Gut Health Gurus Blog

Gut Microbiome - Brain Connection and Mental Health

gut brain connection

Have you ever wondered why we go to the doctor AFTER we are sick instead of preventing the sickness to begin with? What if we could better predict how our health would be years from now? I had the pleasure of speaking with Dr. Marvin Singh about these topics and more. Read on to learn about how stress can be a bigger factor in gut health than what you think, how your mental health and gut health are closely connected, why “23 and me” isn’t the best test on the market, and why we are so drawn to “comfort food”.

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Metagenomic Stool Analysis for Optimal Gut Health

metagenomic stool testing for gut health

Did you realise that having a stool analysis can predict more than just your current gut health? I had the pleasure of speaking with Professor Philip Hugenholtz. He has been a microbiologist for 30 years. He is the co founder of a company called “Microba.” Read on to learn about how this test can help predict future illnesses, why personalised health profiles are the wave of the future, and why everyone should get a stool analysis (Hint: Gut Health is not a one size fits all approach, your body may benefit more from chocolate than a banana!)

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How to Optimise Your Gut Microbiome Using Stool Testing, Diet, Prebiotics, And Probiotics

How to Optimise Your Gut Microbiome Using Stool Testing, Diet, Prebiotics, And Probiotics

Dr Jason Hawrelak

A dysfunctional Gut Microbiome has the ability to help or hurt us in many areas of life. Approximately 10 million Australians suffer from some type of digestive discomfort. That is almost half of the population! What could be the cause of it? I have recently had the pleasure of talking with Dr Jason Hawrelak to understand more about the gut microbiome. He is a leader in gut health research and has over 17-years of clinical experience. He will be sharing his knowledge about probiotics, stool testing, prebiotics, digestive enzymes, diet, and steps you can take to improve your gut health.

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