The Science Blog

What Is SIBO?

Slowly making its way into household conversations, SIBO stands for Small Intestinal Bacteria Overgrowth. SIBO can be clinically defined as the presence of surplus colonic bacteria in the small intestine. Naturally, the small intestine will have lower levels of resident bacteria in comparison to the colon or large intestine. When these levels are out of whack, as seen in SIBO patients, this creates chaos!

Sleep & Your Gut

It’s no secret that a good night’s sleep can be the answer to a lot of problems. Sleep is a key player in keeping our psycho-physical health in check through the gut-brain axis, influencing our hormones, frame of mind and even weight. Over the last few years, the gut microbiome, a large complicated system of bacteria found within the gastrointestinal tract, has received a lot of attention from researchers. Specifically, the link between sleep disorders and an unbalanced gut microbiome.

Dairy Free Calcium Alternatives + Boosting Absorption

It seems that over the last decade being plant-based, dairy free or vegan have become almost the norm in dietary preference. Although, it is safe to say that if you are not paying particular attention to what you are eating or, rather, not prioritising getting enough essential nutrients this can be detrimental to your health. For women in particular, getting enough calcium is crucial for bone health and knowing what plant-based sources are high in calcium, especially if you follow a dairy free diet, is beneficial.

The Power of Adaptogens

Adaptogens are a group of herbs, plants and fungi that work to keep the body in a balanced stress reduced state or homeostasis. Adaptogen herbs are becoming more popular than ever for navigating everyday stressors like the to-do lists that just keep getting longer and certain types of stress that require a bit more TLC – anxiety, fatigue, burnout.

Oestrogen Dominance

It is no doubt women have to go through their fair share of hormonal changes - puberty, pregnancy, menopause. And with these changes comes fluctuations in hormones and their stubborn symptoms.

Stress & Your Cycle

If comparison is the thief of joy then stress is the thief of regular menstrual cycles. From overexercising, work deadlines, undereating and too much screen time our stress response is at an all time high. Raised stress levels are correlated with menstrual irregularities namely changes in cycle length, menstrual phase duration and PMS.

How Does Collagen Support Gut Health?

Collagen has received a fair amount of time in the beauty spotlight for the major role it plays in supporting healthy hair, skin and nails. But its health effects don’t just stop there – did you know that collagen proteins also have a positive impact on our gut health?

Xenoestrogens & How to Avoid Them

Xenoestrogens are a type of endocrine disrupting chemical (EDC); they mimic or block our bodies natural estrogen. And unfortunately, we have all been exposed to them. Naturally produced estrogen is a female steroid hormone that is responsible for more than just our period health. It is vital for protecting our bones, cardiovascular tissue health, optimizing fertility and has anti-cancer effects. So, listen in!

Vitamin C & Collagen Production

There are many boxes to check when it comes to finding a kick-ass collagen supplement and having added vitamin C is one of them. Vitamin C is often regarded as an immune boosting vitamin, especially as of late, however did you know that vitamin C boosts collagen production?

Simple Swaps For Your Period

Ahhh yes, the dreaded monthlies. They vary tremendously from woman to woman, however, are commonly despised due to all the mental and physical symptoms that occur. Cramps, nausea, anxiety, fatigue, diarrhea, the list goes on!

Mindful Digestion

Poor digestion is a far too common issue that is often only put down to what you are eating. But it’s safe to say that it’s not just about what you’re eating but how. Eating on the go, overeating and eating whilst distracted or stressed can wreak havoc on our digestion causing the physical symptoms many of us are all too familiar with such as bloating, heartburn, gas, constipation and low energy.

Support Healthy Hair Growth

Healthy hair is a sign of a healthy body. Keeping a healthy head of hair goes far beyond what types of products you’re using. It also comes down to the state an individual is in nutritionally. The abundance and condition of hair are all impacted by macronutrient intake, vitamin and mineral levels and getting enough calories. These all promote the growth of healthy hair, as well as our skin and nails.