As a nutritionist digestion is always a primary focus when I’m looking to help a client. When a client comes to see me for support in mental health, it sometimes surprises them that there is a huge connection between their mood and not only digestive health, but also intestinal health. I recently wrote a blog post about the importance of a symbiotic microbiota for positive mental health, and as a follow up I thought it was necessary to write another post to discuss how exactly you can boost your own microbiota and support your child’s microbiota as they grow up. The development of the microbiota is very interesting, and quite complex. It starts from the moment you are born, and continues throughout your life with…
Find Natural Relief From Constipation In Your Kitchen
May 9, 2016What goes on in the bathroom is usually kept behind closed doors, so when you experience a problem like constipation, it can be hard to ask for advice. However, it’s a surprisingly common problem. According to the National Institute of Health, 42 million Americans experience constipation and according to My Bowel UK, an estimated 2 million people are currently living with chronic constipation. How often you have a bowel movement depends on a lot of factors, and whilst some people have several a day, many others may only have between one to four a week. However, when you suddenly feel the bloating pain of constipation, it’s hard to mistake. Although anyone who has experienced constipation can tell you it certainly makes life more difficult, you…
Overlooked Contributors to Anxiety: The Microbiota, Inflammation, & Leaky Gut
April 22, 2016Hippocrates may have walked this earth over 2000 years ago, however we are just starting to learn that some of his words are more true than ever. “All disease begins in the gut” has begun to take on a new meaning as modern science has began to investigate into the microbiota. What Exactly Is The Microbiota? The human microbiota refers to the collection of 10-100 trillion symbiotic microbial cells which are found in the body, mainly in the intestinal tract. Not to be confused with the microbiome which actually refers to the genome of these microbes. The microbiota is made up of over 1000 different species of bacteria, and can weigh up to 4.5 lbs. It aids in digestion for substances that the stomach or…












