Is IBD Autoimmune or Driven by the Gut Microbiome?
The gut microbiome is one of the most studied areas in IBD research. People with IBD tend to have lower diversity, fewer butyrate producers and more inflammatory species.
Category: Microbiome
Leaky Gut, Autoimmune Disease and The Gut Microbiome Connection
Leaky gut, aka intestinal permeability is a common factor in the biological mechanism that leads to the onset of autoimmune disease. Modulating the gut microbiome can restore gut integrity and improve immune function.
Postbiotics: A new player in gut microbiome health?
While research into postbiotics is still in its early stages, there is growing evidence that they can provide gut health benefits.
How to protect and repair your microbiome alongside antibiotics
When was your last course of antibiotics? Did you suffer symptoms during or after antibiotic treatment? Did you protect your microbiome health while taking antibiotics? And have you done a microbiome test to see if your gut microbiome needs any targeted support to repair? These are questions we often ask during a first consultation where we explore a client’s health history.
How to Manage Reflux Naturally
Reflux, or Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GORD) is a chronic condition where stomach acid frequently flows back into the oesophagus, leading to mucosal damage and symptoms such as heartburn, regurgitation of food or acid, chest pain, chronic cough, difficulty swallowing and dental erosion.
Gut dysbiosis contributes to both reflux and GORD symptoms. Using Microbiome testing to identify the cause, and natural therapies to alleviate symptoms, is the key to managing reflux and protecting the gut microbiome.
My love affair with Cinnamon
Cinnamon has been valued for centuries for its medicinal properties, and research shows it can be effective in reducing high blood pressure, regulating glucose levels, reducing inflammation, and improving cognition.