Gentle detoxification support that doesn’t mean saying no to life
When we hear the word detox, many people picture restriction – green juices, long lists of foods you “can’t” have, or a kind of temporary penance for living. But supporting...
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What is stress actually costing you?
Think back to the last time you felt truly relaxed. Can you remember how it felt? Now, contrast that with a moment of high stress – your heart racing, mind...
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Key strategies to enhance gut health for a happy belly
When it comes to optimal health, energy and even your mood, there is an often overlooked part of the body that plays a critical role – the gut. Although it...
5 reasons your sinuses might be perpetually blocked
If you’re dealing with the constant annoyance of a blocked nose, you’re probably familiar with its many downsides. A congested nose doesn’t just impact your ability to breathe freely –...
The essential neurotransmitters that are made in your gut
It’s often said that the gut is our second brain, and this isn’t just a metaphor. The enteric nervous system, located in our gastrointestinal tract, is a complex system of...
Constipated? Why bile is your best friend
Constipation is a common yet often overlooked issue that affects millions of people worldwide. While many focus on fibre intake and hydration to combat this uncomfortable condition, there’s another crucial...
How stress sabotages your digestive health
When it comes to poor digestion, irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), or simply a bloated tummy, stress can be a major contributing factor. Understanding this connection is crucial for managing and...
The Opioid Effect: How food fragments in the bloodstream can influence cravings
Imagine your food is made up of a string of circles, like pearls on a string. Part of the role of digestion is to pull the pearls off the string,...
5 ways to calm inflammation in the body
While not all inflammation is a concern (it’s actually essential for keeping us alive), when it is persistent and/or chronic, it becomes highly problematic. You will often hear about it...
Food and mood: some ways gut health affect calm and contentment
When we think of our mood, we tend to think of it as being related to our brain. Yet many neurotransmitters are actually made in the gut. Serotonin is a...
Ask Dr Libby: Why does my stomach make such loud gurgling noises?
Many people feel concerned or embarrassed about any sounds coming from their gut, however some sounds—such as a little bit of gurgling—can be completely normal and nothing to be concerned...
What is a leaky gut?
A concept within digestive health that is not only fascinating but has wide-ranging effects on how we feel and function—including gut transit time (how quickly food moves through the digestive...
The link between stress and poor digestion
When it comes to poor digestion, irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), or simply a bloated tummy, stress can be a major contributing factor. Your body always has your best interests at...
Why does flying make you bloated?
It’s common to experience changes in your digestion and gut symptoms during and after a long flight, particularly so for those who experience irritable bowel syndrome (IBS). But have you...
Is FODMAP the only way to manage IBS symptoms?
Given how common irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is – around one in five women in Australia and New Zealand experience IBS symptoms – and the impact that it can have...
Ways to Avoid Constipation
The health of the gut is central to every aspect of health. It is through our digestive system that we absorb all of the goodness from our food, a process...
The low-down on probiotics, prebiotics and synbiotics
The impact that gut health has on overall health never ceases to amaze me, and the bacteria living in the gut is an important part of this. We have anywhere...