The Monthly Roundup: The Best of September 2023
Welcome to the Monthly Roundup for September! As we start a new month I’m sharing a few of the posts you may have missed from this blog. You’ve also got a few thought-provoking, fascinating reads from others that caught my eye this month handpicked for your enjoyment. So grab yourself a cuppa, find a cozy spot, and immerse yourself in the posts below!
From the blog…
How to know if you have a gut microbiome imbalance
Restoring the balance of your gut microbiome can be an ongoing battle. An imbalanced gut, where bad bacteria run the show, can lead to skin issues (e.g. Rosacea, Eczema), autoimmune diseases, allergies, and everyone’s favourite the incurably irritable, IBS. Discover the key culprits of gut microbiome imbalance and restore the balance to your gut naturally.
Good and bad bacteria in the gut: What’s the difference?
Your gut is home to trillions of bacteria, but not all are created equal. Find out who’s who and how to balance the good and bad bacteria in the gut.
The Awkward Intersection of IBS and Social Situations
People with IBS will tell you they take note of where the bathrooms are in any given social situation. Blunt but true. I do this as well but for a different reason. I keep a tally of nice plush bathrooms as if I’m doing a survey upon arrival. Seashell? check. Dispenser that puffs random cloying perfume at you as you’re about to leave? check, in the public ones. Toilet roll dolly with optional doily? check, in the ’70s ones. For it is in such a place I will likely be having the majority of my dinner. And by that I mean the Gluten-Free bread sandwich with an inoffensive (low FODMAP) filling I brought with me in the likely event there will be nothing I can eat…
Don’t want to go back to the office? You’re not alone
Anxiety about going back to the office is real. Hybrid setups are gobbling up more days a week and the thought of returning to ‘normal’ is devastating for many. Going back in means saying goodbye to a newfound work-life balance and readjusting to a more rigid structure. Is it any wonder that most employees don’t want to go back to the office?
The best of the rest from around the web…
- A Psychologist Explains The Benefits Of A ‘Bare Minimum Monday’
- Want to Age Well? Bulletproof Your Brain With These 3 Simple Exercises
- This Daily ‘Breathing Exercise’ Works as Well as Medicine To Reduce High Blood Pressure
- 3 Worst Foods That Cause an Unhealthy Gut, from a Seattle Gastroenterologist
- These Are the 5 Worst Causes of Gut Inflammation, Says New Study
- Want to Buy a Healthier Loaf? Avoid Breads With These 7 Nutrition Red Flags
That’s a wrap!
As always you can get in touch or comment below. Stay tuned and I’ll continue to share content to help you feel inspired, motivated and well. In the meantime, thank you for reading!
Nicole x
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