Scientists at ZOE looked at what happens when people increase their intake of fermented foods — like yogurt, kimchi, sauerkraut, kefir and miso — by around three servings a day. Early results point to some exciting effects on wellbeing: Fermented foods are rich in live microbes and the compounds they produce, which can [...]
Microbiome testing has become increasingly popular, but not all gut tests are created equal. If you’ve ever wondered why results can look very different depending on the test used — or why one practitioner recommends one type over another — the answer lies in how the microbiome is analysed. Broadly speaking, there are [...]
What Exactly Is a DNA Test? What It Does — and Doesn’t — Tell You About Your Health If you’ve ever wondered whether a DNA test can help you understand your health, your gut, your hormones or your energy levels, you’re not alone. Genetic testing has become incredibly popular — but also incredibly misunderstood. [...]
The Genes You Need to Know Before You Start HRT Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT) can be genuinely life-changing — helping with sleep, mood, hot flushes, energy, libido, and that sense of “I finally feel like myself again.” But here’s what most women are never told: Your genes can directly influence how well you tolerate [...]
Why some digestive issues aren’t “just in your diet” — they might be in your DNA By Kate Troup — Naturopath | Gut, Genes & Energy Specialist Most people are told gut issues are caused by stress, food or hormones — and while that’s true for some, many people have a genetically sensitive [...]
Microplastics: the invisible toxins now inside us — what you need to know Microplastics — once thought to be an environmental issue only — are now being found inside the human body: in blood, lungs, digestive organs, and even the brain. Although research is still evolving, early signs suggest they may impact gut health, [...]
We’re all exposed to microplastics — in food, water, cosmetics, even the air we breathe. These tiny plastic particles don’t just pass harmlessly through the body. They can trigger inflammation, disrupt hormones, interfere with cell function, and place a major burden on our detoxification systems. Why do some people feel fatigued, inflamed, puffy or [...]
