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Heart Rate Variability: A Window Into Stress and Health
Heart rate variability (HRV) is a powerful measure of stress resilience and recovery. Learn what HRV is, how it’s measured with tools like FirstBeat, and why it matters for health. Discover how stress impacts gut health, weight loss, and why HRV can be your guide to better wellbeing
Gut Check Made Simple: The Bowel Transit Test
The corn transit test is a simple, free way to measure your bowel transit time and gain insights into your gut health. Learn why tracking when corn first appears—and disappears—in your stool matters, what a healthy transit time looks like, and how this easy at-home check can guide better digestion and overall wellness
How to Do a Heel Drop
Discover how the simple heel drop exercise can help relieve symptoms of a hiatal hernia by gently encouraging the stomach back into place. Learn when and how to do it, why it works, and who should avoid it. A natural, gravity-based technique to support gut health and reduce reflux.
10 Surprising Facts About Your Microbiome
Discover 10 fascinating and research-backed facts about the human gut microbiome—how it influences digestion, immunity, mood, metabolism, and more.
Could H. pylori Be the Hidden Cause of Your Gut Symptoms?
Discover the signs, best testing methods, and treatment options for H. pylori—a common gut infection linked to bloating, reflux, and ulcers.
Are Therapeutic Diets Helpful for Gut Health?
Therapeutic diets like paleo, keto and carnivore can offer gut relief by removing common irritants and providing structure. But they’re often generic and overly restrictive. The best approach is personalised—designed around your unique needs, flexible enough to evolve, and supportive of long-term gut health without unnecessary rules.
Biofilms in the Gut: Hidden Communities Affecting Your Digestive Health
Biofilms are structured microbial communities in the gut that can either support or harm digestive health. A 2024 Gastroenterology review links pathogenic biofilms to IBS, IBD, and colorectal cancer. New detection tools and treatments—like probiotics and FMT—offer hope in restoring balance and targeting these resilient, hidden disruptors.
Why Good Habits Are So Hard to Build (and How to Make Them Stick)
Struggling to make healthy habits stick? This blog unpacks a 2024 BMJ Open study revealing key barriers to habit formation—like stress, forgetfulness, and lack of routine—and the proven strategies that help, including habit stacking, reminders, and support. Start building lasting habits with science-backed tools that actually work.
It’s Not Just What You Eat—It’s How You Eat
Modern eating habits—rushed meals, screen time, and constant snacking—can work against healthy digestion. Simple habits like slowing down, chewing well, and eating regular meals help activate the “rest and digest” response, easing bloating and supporting gut function. Learn six simple habits to improve how you eat for better digestion.
Bitter Foods and Herbs: Why They Matter for Healthy Digestion
Bitter foods and herbs have long been used to support healthy digestion. They help stimulate stomach acid, bile, and enzymes—key players in breaking down food and reducing bloating or reflux. Bitters may also support appetite regulation and blood sugar balance. Learn which foods and herbs to try, and how to use them for better digestive health.
Borborygmi: What Your Gurgling Stomach Is Telling You
What is borborygmi? Borborygmi refers to stomach gurgling and rumbling sounds, a normal part of digestion. Often harmless, it occurs due to hunger, digestion, or gas movement. However, persistent gut noises with bloating, pain, or diarrhoea may indicate digestive issues. Learn when to seek help and how to support gut health.
Ashwagandha: A Powerful Herb for Stress but is it right for you?
Ashwagandha is a powerful adaptogenic herb known for reducing stress, boosting energy, and supporting brain and hormone health. But not all supplements are equal—avoid leaf extracts, watch for medication interactions, and remember it enhances (not replaces) stress management. Learn the benefits, risks, and how to use it safely.