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8 Positive Affirmations Michelle Griffith Robinson Uses to Shape her Mornings

Former Olympic athlete and life coach, Michelle Griffith Robinson shares the eight affirmations she swears by and why she believes they set her up for success every morning. As a life coach and adm...
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Mind Your Gut: The Link Between Gut Health and Mental Health

We asked Owen O’Kane, Psychotherapist, Sunday Times Best Selling Author, and former NHS mental health lead to explore the link between your gut and brain. I’ve always been curious about the links b...
5 Ways to Better Sleep
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5 Ways to Better Sleep

Did you know that your gut microbiome has its own sleep-wake cycle (i.e. circadian rhythm?). It’s then no surprise that if we’re not getting the right quantity and quality of sleep (aiming for 7-9 ...
9 Simple Ways to Beat the Boredom and Boost Your ‘Biome
Stress and the gut

9 Simple Ways to Beat the Boredom and Boost Your ‘Biome

Looking after your microbiome doesn’t have to be hard work. Sometimes it can be as simple as making one tiny change to feel the benefits. Like getting outside and getting dirty (because soil is ful...
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Stress and the gut

5 Easy Ways to Ease Anxiety This Autumn

As the relaxed routine of summer draws to a close, it's common for anxiety to rise as we move towards the Christmas chaos. I’m Anna Mathur, a Psychotherapist who is passionate about working with an...
Gut-Brain Axis: How They Communicate and How to Keep Them Happy
Gut brain axis

The Gut-Brain Axis: How They Communicate and How to Keep Them Happy

For a long time, the gut and the brain were thought of as separate entities – the gut was responsible for digestion and the brain was responsible for emotions. Fast forward to the present day, we k...
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Gut brain axis

How to Create Good Habits That (Actually) Last with Anna Mathur

We’ve all done it. We’ve all picked a date in the diary, be it the first of Jan, the first of a month, or a Monday, as the day we will begin a new thing. Maybe you’re pledging to start a new exerci...
In the news: The key to a healthy brain may lie in your gut
Gut brain axis

In the news: The key to a healthy brain may lie in your gut

An interview with Dr Lynne Barker published in The Telegraph today poses the thinking that the key to a healthy brain may lie in your gut. We’ve taken a look at how the gut and brain communicate an...
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Stress and the gut

Post-holiday Angst? Here’s How to Ease Yourself Back Into Work With Less Stress

The end of the summer holidays can bring anxieties about returning to work, which in turn can aggravate gut issues. We asked dietitian and health writer Laura Tilt for some advice on how best to ea...