When it comes to bowel movements, fibre is the gold standard for ensuring a smooth ride, so to speak. Known for its poop bulking and regulating properties, fibre is also a vital source of nourishment for the microbes residing in the gut. Thanks to ardent research...
Unfortunately for many people, migraine (a neurological condition causing head pain) and IBS (a gastrointestinal disorder affecting the functioning of the bowel) go hand in hand. Fortunately, research has shown that a diet low in short-chain carbohydrates collectively...
From butterflies in the tummy to gut-wrenching pain, most of us at some point in our lives have experienced feelings associated with the gut. Sometimes we even have the ability to immediately understand a situation without having to think it over, of just knowing; a...
The last two years have been like no other. A dystopian novel brought to life, the recent pandemic has wreaked havoc across the world, changing not only the way we live and work, but perhaps the human microbiome too. Coronavirus, also known as COVID-19, is a...
From anti-wrinkle concoctions to fad diets and detoxes, humans throughout history have gone to great lengths to ward off the most inescapable of afflictions; old age. The secret to longevity has eluded scientists since time immemorial. However, current research into...
As an avid chocolate lover, my eyes widened when I stumbled upon research suggesting why chocolate may be good for our health. I mean, what's not to get excited about, a food that tastes amazing and is good for you: drop the mike! And while part of me would love to...
The microbiome is made up of trillions of microbes with some 500-1000 bacterial species residing in each person's gut, not to mention all the viruses, fungi and other microbes dwelling there also. New advances in DNA sequencing technology has enabled scientists to...
Interest in the microbiome and its impact on health and disease has grown significantly over the last decade. While research is still in its infancy, much has been discovered about this mysterious microbial world. The following of which gives a little insight into...
In the midst of an attack, migraine sufferers may find themselves asking: why them? What about their bodies makes them more susceptible to this painful condition than others? According to research, the microbiome may be a point of distinction, an insight which could...