Feminine flora is a profoundly protective influence when it comes to reproductive health. In fact, evidence shows that an abundance of beneficial bacteria can support healthy conception,1 protect against bacterial vaginosis,2 vulvovaginal candidiasis (i.e., thrush),2 sexually acquired infections,3 and even cancers of the reproductive tract.4 To support vaginal health, we’ve shared three steps to helpRead more
As far as break-ups go, dealing with a clingy infection can be nothing short of a nightmare! Whether it’s a slow-healing skin infection that always re-emerges; persistent and painful sinus infections; or just having the worst luck attracting every germ going around – it’s time to audit immune function. Why? Because it’s possibly not aboutRead more
Do you see patients with atopic diseases such as allergic rhinitis, eczema, food allergies and asthma? Chances are the answer is a resounding yes, as the incidence of allergies has increased exponentially over the last decade, with around 50% of the population worldwide affected. Significant risk factors for allergy development include genetic predisposition, early useRead more
As you read this, approximately 38 trillion microbes are working around the clock within your gut – foraging for food, jostling with each other for survival and reproducing. This is your microbiome, the vibrant ecosystem of bacteria, yeasts and fungi that work synergistically to boost your immune health. As a health Practitioner, chances are youRead more
Before antibiotics were discovered in the 1900s, bacterial infections were a feared enemy of modern society. Antibiotics changed everything – saving millions of lives and offering an effective tool to battle deadly infections. Fast forward to now, and antibiotics, while still incredibly useful, are sadly claiming the lives of our beneficial gut bacteria (discussed furtherRead more
What do a cold, depression, and hayfever have in common? If you said “they’re all health conditions”, or even “they’re all inflammatory health conditions”, you would be right. However, there is something more unusual that connects the three. Give up? All three are influenced by your gut microbiome, the microorganisms that call your digestive tractRead more
Coming back from a holiday with a sore gut as your souvenir is never fun. From Bali to Delhi, infections that cause traveller’s diarrhoea can lead to chronic digestive issues if you don’t repair the damage done. Let me explain. Traveller’s diarrhoea is simply a form of gastroenteritis (un-affectionately known as ‘gastro’), an intestinal infectionRead more
If uncomfortable bloating, constipation and smelly gas are a part of your daily life, chances are you’ve been looking for relief… Did you know symptoms such as these often reflect a deeper issue related to your gut bacteria? For this reason, getting to the core of the problem requires an understanding of the complex relationshipRead more
Your gut is one of the hardest working systems in your body. Meal after meal, it hustles to digest your food and extract the nutrients required to sustain you. Despite it’s solid work ethic, your gut can experience occasional performance hiccups, leading to digestive symptoms. While many of these are normal, others may indicate somethingRead more
In Resisting Colds and Flu Part One, we learned about the immune system and how seeing a Practitioner can help you strengthen it in time for illness. In order to prevent illness, your immune cells are constantly on the lookout for infectious bacteria and viruses, ready to mount defensive attacks against them. However, to helpRead more
