by Ian Simmonds | Dec 5, 2018 | Prevention
In 2004 a study was done involving two groups of mice, which lead to thinking around the Gut Brain Axis. One group of mice had the germs in their stomach artificially removed, while the other had theirs left intact. Both groups were wired up and exposed to a stressful...
by Ian Simmonds | Dec 5, 2018 | Prevention
Governments and Public Health Bodies internationally are always discussing air pollution and the risk to our environment. The reality is that many people suffer with poor air quality in in their own home, but few of us seek to address this. These could be...
by Ian Simmonds | Oct 4, 2018 | Prevention
Bacteria and other microbes play an essential role in keeping you healthy, with the most dense population being in your gut. Here they play a critical role in digestion, immune function, weight regulation while even affecting your mood, so keeping your gut balanced is...
by Ian Simmonds | Oct 2, 2018 | Prevention
The gut is incredibly complex and important to our overall health. Our immune system, mental health, skin, food intolerance, autoimmune diseases and even cancer have been linked to our gut health. Stress levels, lack of sleep, processed food and even antibiotics can...
by Ian Simmonds | Sep 27, 2018 | Prevention
It’s that time of year when the morning become colder and leaves on trees begin to turn dazzling golden red hues. Dark mornings are drawing ever closer and we may have already considered turning on the central heating. Autumn and Winter are synonymous with colds...
by Ian Simmonds | Sep 27, 2018 | Prevention
We all want our bodies to run like well oiled machines and the Vitamin B complex helps with this. The eight B vitamins B1, B2, B3, B5, B6, B7, B9, and B12 help keep us energised, helping convert food into fuel. And while they work together to keep us healthy,...