Intestinal Permeability: “Leaky Gut” What It Means and Why It Matters

2025-06-03T22:39:52+00:00

While the phrase “leaky gut” can mean different things to different people, the underlying concept it refers to—increased intestinal permeability—is well recognised and increasingly studied. The gut lining plays a critical role in how we absorb nutrients, interact with microbes and defend against potential threats—so when this barrier becomes compromised, it can have ripple effects [...]

Intestinal Permeability: “Leaky Gut” What It Means and Why It Matters2025-06-03T22:39:52+00:00

Are we losing our microbial allies? Understanding the microbial extinction hypothesis

2025-06-03T22:20:24+00:00

There’s growing concern among microbiome researchers that some of our most beneficial microbes are quietly disappearing—lost to modern lifestyles, medications and dietary shifts. This emerging concept, sometimes called the microbial extinction hypothesis, suggests we may be witnessing a long-term erosion of microbial diversity with far-reaching consequences for human health. From coexistence to collapse For most of [...]

Are we losing our microbial allies? Understanding the microbial extinction hypothesis2025-06-03T22:20:24+00:00

Prebiotics, probiotics and personalised gut health

2025-05-07T00:42:47+00:00

Requests for a “good daily probiotic supplement” come up frequently—often from people without specific symptoms, but with a general interest in supporting their microbiome. We’ve all heard how beneficial probiotics can be, so it’s a reasonable question—and one that opens the door to a more thoughtful and nuanced conversation about what truly supports long-term gut [...]

Prebiotics, probiotics and personalised gut health2025-05-07T00:42:47+00:00

New Year Detox Programs by Clinical Nutritionist Megan Crockart

2023-01-07T22:47:11+00:00

Clinical Nutritionist Megan Crockart is reviving her much loved 4 Week Detox Program! You can choose to do this in person or online. This is a 1:1 program not a group program.     What to expect: In Person Package – Valued at $360 Discounted price $280: Full initial consultation with detailed health history – [...]

New Year Detox Programs by Clinical Nutritionist Megan Crockart2023-01-07T22:47:11+00:00

KFibre | A Clinical Review

2022-04-29T23:58:49+00:00

At Vive we are quickly becoming impressed by the results achieved with Kfibre. In this blog we will discuss how this Australian grown and made source of dietary fiber is producing such incredible results with a number of common health concerns including constipation, bloating, acid reflux, weight management and blood sugar control. This prebiotic fibre [...]

KFibre | A Clinical Review2022-04-29T23:58:49+00:00

Digestive Enzymes….Why Do We Need Them?

2022-05-27T01:28:32+00:00

What are digestive enzymes? As part of our digestive process our stomach cells and pancreatic cells produce enzymes which break down food particles. There are certain digestive enzymes specific to different food groups ie there are different enzymes to specifically break down fats, carbohydrates, proteins etc. Digestive enzymes in supplement form are these different enzymes [...]

Digestive Enzymes….Why Do We Need Them?2022-05-27T01:28:32+00:00

Digestive Disturbances Troubling You?

2020-10-29T08:21:46+00:00

It is rare these days that I come across people who are not experiencing some sort of digestive disturbance such as bloating, flatulence, burping, constipation, diarrhoea, IBS etc on a regular, if not daily basis. It is great to get symptomatic relief and many natural supplements can help achieve that short-term relief from feeling uncomfortable.  [...]

Digestive Disturbances Troubling You?2020-10-29T08:21:46+00:00

Why Partially Hydrolysed Guar Gum Is a Superhero for Digestive Function

2019-08-06T05:36:27+00:00

Dietary fibre & prebiotics are cementing themselves as essential components to long term health & well-being. Science is beginning to confirm that without these dietary inclusions, there may be a considerable detriment to our health & subsequent increases in chronic disease risk. It's a very interesting time in the field of clinical research, especially in [...]

Why Partially Hydrolysed Guar Gum Is a Superhero for Digestive Function2019-08-06T05:36:27+00:00

Slippery Elm | Why It's One Of Our Most Recommended Products!

2019-05-15T03:13:18+00:00

I’m sure many of us have heard or even tried Slippery Elm before? As a Naturopath it’s one of our secret weapons. It’s a true chameleon in the gut. With the capacity to address a number of common digestive complaints including constipation, loose bowels & reflux. It’s gentle, very easy to incorporate into the daily [...]

Slippery Elm | Why It's One Of Our Most Recommended Products!2019-05-15T03:13:18+00:00

How to Make Your Own Gut Loving Kombucha

2018-11-16T08:08:03+00:00

At Vive we absolutely adore Kombucha! Not only is it super refreshing (especially this time of year) & delicious but its contains a wide variety of gut loving bacteria & enzymes which assist in the maintenance of a healthy digestive tract. Ingredients 1 cup Organic Raw Sugar** 5-8 Organic Black Tea Bags (green tea or [...]

How to Make Your Own Gut Loving Kombucha2018-11-16T08:08:03+00:00
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