Do you suffer from bloating, constipation, diarrhoea and other gut issues?
Do you often feel tired, depressed & anxious?
Do you struggle to remember things or have a brain fog?
Do you feel run down or get sick a lot?
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Your gut is the epicentre of your physical and mental health.
The gut is not only the place where you absorb important nutrients such as vitamins, minerals & protein which are the basic building blocks needed for our health, but 80% of your immunity also resides in your gut. Your gut also houses approximately 100 trillion micro-organisms (called microbiome, gut flora or microflora) which carry out many important jobs. Some of them are:
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assist in food breakdown and help produce essential nutrients.
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manage your moods by assisting with serotonin production - your happiness hormone.
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help you with managing your weight.
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enhance your immune system.
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balance cholesterol levels.
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And much more!
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Gut health is very important for many diseases (see below) and this is why we want to make sure that your gut is healthy.
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A healthy gut is essential to overall health & wellbeing!
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What affects gut health?
Different factors of the modern lifestyle directly contribute to an unhealthy gut. Some of these include:
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Poor nutrition: Inflammatory foods such as gluten, refined sugars and trans fats kill good bacteria, allowing bad bacteria to thrive and damage the intestinal lining and thus causing leaky gut.
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Medications, especially antibiotics which can affect the balance of your gut microflora for 2 years but also others such as the oral contraceptive pill.
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Chronic infections (i.e candida, parasites, worms)
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Stress
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Bad sleep
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How do you know if you have an unhealthy gut?
Symptoms include:
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Digestive issues such as bloating, constipation etc.
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Food sensitivities
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Digestive problems
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Skin issues like eczema or acne
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Joint pain
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Fatigue
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Headaches, brain fog
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Weight gain
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Thyroid issues
Sometimes, however, you do not have any symptoms at all
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Diseases associated with unhealthy gut functions:
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Continue to Information for a Happy Gut and Happy YOU
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