Gut Science
Gut basics
Why bloating can feel different in perimenopause
Feeling more bloated in the perimenopause? Learn how hormones, bowel habits, stress, sleep and gut sensitivity may play a role.
Gut basics
How do sleep, alcohol and exercise affect your gut and bowel habits?
Your bowel habits can shift due to exercise, sleep and alcohol intake. Learn how lifestyle patterns influence digestion and stool consistency.
Gut basics
How can you support your gut health at work, and what are the benefits?
You can support your gut health at work by packing a lunch and taking breaks from your workspace, for example. Here, you’ll learn why these and other strategies can help.
Gut basics
Understanding dysbiosis: Symptoms, causes and what to do
Dysbiosis is an imbalance in the population of microbes that live in and on your body. Here, learn about the effects on your gut health and what you can do.
Gut basics
Are your probiotics working? How to tell
Probiotics are linked to a wide range of health benefits – but what are the signs that they’re working? We describe what to look out for.
Gut basics
10 self-care tips to support your gut and overall health
Many acts of self-care, like reducing stress and improving sleep, can benefit your gut and support your overall well-being. Learn more here.
Gut basics
How to treat stomach cramps and diarrhoea
Find out what’s causing your diarrhoea and stomach cramps – and learn about the treatments, medications and lifestyle changes that can help.
Gut basics
Yellow poo: Why it happens and what to do
Here, we cover the many possible causes of yellow poo or diarrhoea, from the harmless to the more serious. Plus, home treatments and when to see a doctor.
Gut basics
How often should you poo?
Here, we answer an important question: How often should you poo? We explain what factors influence your bowel movements and when to speak with a doctor.
