Ashwagandha, is one the most important herbs in Ayurveda medicine, one of its main properties it’s used for is relieve stress and increase energy levels. 

In Chinese medicine, we have the five-element theory, wood, fire, earth, metal and water. Winter is the water element. Each of the elements are related to a collective of organs. The water element is related to the kidney and bladder.

We are exposed to thousands of toxins daily through the air we breathe in, foods we consume, the water we drink and the products we use, from beauty products to household cleaning products and so forth. This can lead to bad gut health which can be solved through cutting out toxins.

How stress plays havoc with your gut and how to help fix the relationship between everyday life stress and your gut. 

Your journey to better gut health really starts in your kitchen, eating whole nutritious foods can protect your body from disease. Eating seasonally, locally sourced, organic foods, truly is the best way to nourish your body and revolutionise your diet for better health, here is a little guide to help to choose better ingredients.

Building your gut health, doesn’t have to be daunting or complicated. Fermented foods play an important role to building a strong healthy gut.

In the simplest terms the term leaky gut is a condition in which bacteria (not the good kind), toxins and undigested food particles pass through the intestinal walls into your bloodstream.

Some super simple steps you can take in your day-to-day life to improve your gut health.