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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
Mindy Duncan (Clinical Naturopath) www.nourishnaturopathy.com.au For bookings click here It's no secret to all of us that the health of our digestive tract can have significant impact over many aspects of health. Therefore I'm sure we all know how important it is that we put into place daily practices that help us maintain the integrity [...]
Probiotics have long been a topic of discussion for numerous reasons, namely the well-researched positive impacts they have on many aspects of human health. However their equally, if not more beneficial counterparts prebiotics, are rarely mentioned. So what exactly are they and why are they so important? Firstly....What exactly is a prebiotic? A prebiotic is [...]
By Lena Moynihan | Naturopath You probably have some understanding of probiotics and their significance to digestive health, but have you heard of prebiotics? Interestingly, prebiotics are increasingly considered of more importance to digestive health and the promotion of a balanced gut microbiome. So what is a prebiotic? Similar to dietary fibres, prebiotics are [...]
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