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5 Toilet Tweaks to Help You Poo Like a Pro
Despite the fact that pooing is a normal bodily function, over a third of us still find it a taboo subject.We haven’t always felt this way. According to Dr. Barbara Penner, historian and author of ...

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15 Things You Need to Know About Immune Health and Your Gut with Dr Jenna Macciochi
Did you know that approximately 70% of your immune system resides within your gut? This includes immune cells, tissues and organs, all located along the long tube known as the digestive tract. This...

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Women’s Health and the Gut Microbiome: Changes Over a Lifetime
In recent years scientists have discovered that hormones play a role in shaping our microbiome, so how does this affect gut health over the female lifecycle? We asked Dietitian Laura Tilt to explai...

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The Ecosystem Inside Your Gut
Your gut is home to a complex ecosystem of microbes that influence your health. So who are they, and where did they come from?
We provide microbes with a place to live, and in turn they help to kee...

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Ella Mills' 5 Daily Non-Negotiables to Start the Day Positively
I love a simple morning routine. I really believe that how we start our day sets the tone for how the remainder of the day will unfold, and each healthy decision you make in the morning prompts a p...

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6 Gut Health Tips from Dr Hazel Wallace
‘Gut’ is another word for the gastrointestinal or digestive tract, which starts at your mouth and ends at your back passage. When we talk about ‘gut health’ we refer to the overall functioning of t...

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5 Weird and Wonderful Things About the Gut
Did you know that we’re more bacteria than human? These weird and wonderful facts from our gastroenterology dietitian Dr Sammie Gill will blow your mind. And should be saved for the next pub quiz.
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What Your Poo Tells You About Your Gut Health
Checking your poo can tell you a lot about what’s going on in your gut. We asked dietitian Laura Tilt for the lowdown on stool gazing.
A lesson in stool gazing
How often do you check your poo? If g...

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5 Things a Gut Health Dietitian Does to Look After her Gut Microbiome
Ever wondered what rules a dietitian lives by when looking after their own gut microbiome? We definitely have. Which is why we asked our very own gut-health dietitian Dr Sammie Gill, to share the f...