In our last post we talked about the effect stress has on our gut and our overall health, and we touched on the Vagus Nerve. In this post, we get a little deeper into the science of the Vagus Nerve. So what is the Vagus Nerve? The Vagus Nerve is the longest cranial nerve. It contains motor and sensory […]
What is stress? And what on earth does it have to do with your gut? Some definitions of stress In the words of Dr Heidi Hanna, “stress is what happens when demand exceeds capacity.” According to Hans Selye (1907-1982) in his 1956 book “The Stress of Life”: “Stress is essentially reflected by the rate of […]
You know how much we love bone broth, and it’s one of the best things ever for healing the gut. However, as SIBO can involve many food intolerances, there are a few SIBO-friendly tips for making your own bone broth. Beef broth better for SIBO Firstly start with a beef broth. It’s best to use […]
SIBO friendly Chai tea is so nourishing and healing with beautiful good fats to keep you focused throughout the day. Spice it up Chai-tea latte uses gut-friendly and aromatic spices like cinnamon, cardamom, ginger, and cloves which soothe the gut and help reduce inflammation. With collagen and prebiotics We add collagen to help repair […]
Remove bacterial overgrowth to restore health It is vital to get rid of the bacterial overgrowth as soon as possible, to avoid any further continuation of nutritional deficiencies. Dietary changes to treat SIBO SIBO is difficult to treat and can reoccur, so it is important to be strict with yourself, particularly with your diet. Foods […]
SIBO breath test Functional testing for SIBO is as easy as a simple and accurate breath test, which you do in the comfort of your own home. Watch this video of someone doing the SIBO breath test. Hydrogen and methane The bacteria in the small intestines consumes food and nutrients causing a fermentation process which […]
Are you already on a gut healing program and not getting better? Do you know that more than 80% of people with irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) have Small Intestinal Bacterial Overgrowth (SIBO)? What is SIBO? Last month we talked a lot about the gut, so by now you understand that bacteria naturally occurs throughout the […]
Have you ever thought about supporting your gut function with yoga? Our guest blogger and Yoga guru—Glenis Wilkinson—shows us an easy technique to support our gut health. Give it a try! Healing benefits of Yoga Yoga has many healing benefits. Support and healing for the gut is one. A regular, mindful yoga practice supports, strengthens, […]
The Ultimate Health Elixir Known for its health benefits and healing powers, Apple Cider Vinegar is worth its weight in gold, but only when it contains the “mother” (meaning it has gone through a fermentation process). Fermented ACV has natural sediment with pectin (amino acids), trace minerals, beneficial bacteria, enzymes, and antioxidants. Gut Happy’s own […]
Have you considered using essential oils when it comes to maintaining a healthy gut? Our guest blogger and essential-oils devotee—Kate Backhouse—discusses how essential oils can be used to keep your gut happy. Why is gut health important? Do you suffer from reflux, bloating, nausea, indigestion, gas, or irritable bowel syndrome? Gut health is such an […]