Blog — gut health

Festive Feasting The bells have been jingled, the halls have been decked, the ding dongs well and truly merrily ‘on-highed’…  Uncle Barry drank too much port - again… And let’s be real – you probably consumed enough food and booze for the whole family - the rest of the year. If your Christmas went a little like this, then like mine, your body probably feels less like the well-oiled machine that it normally is and more like a dump truck that needs a complete engine replacement. It’s the most wonderful time of year, it’s MAGIC! The kids love it, family...

look elsewhere. Written by Alison Bell These were the simple, gentle words uttered by Dr. Natasha Campbell-McBride during an interview on the Wise Traditions podcast. She reiterated that we should be polite, say “thank you very much” and then walk out the door. Once there, the work begins. It’s time to buckle down and begin investigating on our own. This advice is something that Natasha has lived out. She is now known as the brilliant author of “Gut and Psychology Syndrome”—a book that has helped millions. But what got her there was a tragic turning point. She was thrown for...

STRESS AND ITS IMPACTS ON THE GUT  “I’m so stressed!”There is no denying the pressure that today’s society puts on us. Whether you’re a high-flying corporate, a hospitality guru or a, just as busy, stay at home Mum - somehow the pressures we face ‘these days’ take much more of a toll on us than they did in days of yore. Society is different, we are different, the expectations on us are far greater and therefore so are the stresses. Stress manifests itself in many ways; headaches, neck pain, twitches – the list goes on, but the one that has...

Written by Alison Bell NOT FEELING SO GOODMaybe it’s food poisoning… It’s an elusive beast. One that we can never really know is there until it’s too late… But one that, pretty much, all of us has faced one way or another. Whether it was from a high-end restaurant – or from a 3am post dance floor kebab, we all know it’s gross… And we wouldn’t wish it upon anyone.If you’re suffering from food poisoning – or a foodborne illness, you’re probably suffering from a combination of vomiting, diarrhea, bloody diarrhea, abdominal pain, fever and chills. Depending on the state...