The Gut-Brain Axis
how our gut health affects our brain Dr Jess says: When I graduated medical school in 2006 to become a doctor, I had little knowledge about the emerging research on…
Inflammation
repair your immune system, the natural way Dr Jess says: Worldwide, three in five of us will die of chronic diseases related to inflammation. Despite people having heard of inflammation,…
Hypothyroidism
what is hypothyroidism? Our thyroid glands are located in our neck. Its main job is to produce hormones that regulate our metabolism. When our thyroid is out of sync, it…
Leaky Gut
understanding intestinal permeability what is leaky gut? ‘Leaky’ gut, or increased intestinal permeability (the medical name for leaky gut), is a condition that occurs when the lining of the gut…