STRESS AND DIGESTION: HOW TO HEAL YOUR GUT WITH MINDFULNESS The gut is often referred to as the “second brain,” and for a good reason. It is deeply connected to our emotions and mental well-being, playing a crucial role in how we process stress. If you’ve ever experienced an upset stomach before a…
WHY AM I TIRED? 10 COMMON CAUSES OF FATIGUE (number 5 will surprise you) Fatigue is characterised by a general feeling of low energy and a chronic tiredness that doesn’t go away even if you rest more. Fatigue and tiredness are becoming increasingly common in the general population, a 2021 study (DOI 10.3238/arztebl.m2021.0192)…
TOP 3 REASONS WHY MAGNESIUM CAN HELP YOU SLEEP BETTER Sleep is crucial for overall health and brain function. Specifically, during sleep the body regenerate itself, repairing and growing new cells, storing new information in the brain, reorganising neurons while also getting rid of waste. When we don’t sleep well, we might experience…
UNDERSTANDING PREBIOTICS AND PROBIOTICS Probiotics have been getting so much press over the past years, but what are they? And what about prebiotics? Let’s shed some light and understand what they are, and how they can affect our health. The microbiome The gut is home to a variety of microorganisms, divided into colonies and…
STRESS AND THE IMMUNE SYSTEM During the past year, due to the COVID-19 pandemic, we have all been put under stress for one reason or another. We have seen rising problems like financial stress due to lack of work, loneliness due to limited social interactions, lack of adequate supplies due to supermarket shortages, and…