What is the Gut microbiome? Our digestive system (or Gut) is a very complex system of tissues and organs all playing a unique role in the digestion of our food and the absorption of nutrients from our food. Found in the Gut is something known as the microbiome, this is essentially an ecosystem of microbes. there are about 500 known species and are largely made up of bacteria. Each person carries around 100 trillion microbes within their body with most of this being in the digestive tract. There is emerging research that seems to suggest that your microbiome may be just as influential to...
As you will have noticed our shipping prices have increased over the last 12 months. We would like to make it clear that this is due to Royal mail increasing prices 5 times this year. we have had the price of some services more than trebled and some have had more than one price increase. This is on top of the increase in fuel duty that they brought in (despite the fact that fuel has become cheaper) and the plummeting service levels.
Many of you may well be aware that the Pineal Gland needs sunlight and darkness to help maintain your body& Circadian Rhythm and, crucially, to produce the sleep hormone, Melatonin. However, recent research 1 has confirmed that the gut is, by far, the largest producer of Melatonin, meaning there is even more reason to care for your gut health. The gut monitors your immune system for much of the day, so vital is your gut health to overall health and wellbeing. Gut health also affects our mental health so getting the gut flora right now is a priority as we go into the flu season and potentially, a resurgence of Covid-19. If you have a healthy gut and, in turn, immune system, you will be able fend off most illness more effectively.
The first thing I would say about kefir is, EVERYONE will tell you something different. Brewing kefir is just like making any other dish. There are hundreds of variations and recipes out there, each one somebody’s favorite. Everyone will swear doing this or that particular thing will make the beverage more healthful for you — and often the advice is contradictory. My point of view? Relax. Just do it. Enjoy it. Experiment and see what works for you, what you like and don't like. If it doesn't work, chalk it down to experience and try again.
This is a question we get asked all the time when we state that we do not use harsh chemicals to clean (we do not believe they are good for the cultures and prefer to do things as naturally as possible and certain chemicals are banned by the Organic regulations anyway) so this week we have put a handy guide for you.
There are so many different areas around your home that need regular cleaning, many of us look for natural alternatives to commercial cleaners. Here we’ll share top tips for how to clean a mirror, kitchen surfaces and so much more without needing to use harsh chemicals..............
