27 Apr The Microbiota-Gut-Brain Axis
The gut and brain are in constant communication with each other. It’s a bidirectional signalling highway composed of neurons, hormones, and immune cells, and is commonly known as the microbiome-gut-brain...
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The gut and brain are in constant communication with each other. It’s a bidirectional signalling highway composed of neurons, hormones, and immune cells, and is commonly known as the microbiome-gut-brain...
PMS, poor sleep, weight gain, heavy periods, irregular menstrual cycles...
It is important to understand the hormonal changes of the menstrual cycle, in order to see the effects of how the pill changes this. Understanding the menstrual cycle The normal cycle consists...
Like oxygen, water is essential for life. Water helps regulate your body temperature, moistens tissues in the eyes, nose, and mouth, carries nutrients and oxygen to cells, lubricates joints, helps...
The Gut Microbiota & COVID-19 Regular readers will by now appreciate the importance of gut microbiota and the role it plays in shaping the health and function of our bodies. There is...
You have probably heard of omega-3 fatty acids or fish oils. They have received a lot of attention for their anti-inflammatory action, and are commonly recommended for inflammatory conditions such...
Are you planning or thinking of conceiving in the near future The preconception period presents a unique window in time for diagnosis, treatment and prevention (Simon et al 2019, Fertility and...
A urine analysis is one of the many in-house screening tests offered to clients at NatMed. It is routinely utilised during testing consultation and as a screening tool to track...
Weight loss is not a simple equation of energy in less energy out = weight. It is a complex matrix of factors including stress, nutritional status, liver function, digestive efficiency,...
Specific foods or commonly eaten foods could be causing a whole host of health conditions, including digestive problems, headaches, low energy, depression, mood swings, eczema, joint aches, asthma, weight gain,...