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Melody Mackeown
Jul 184 min read
How to Nourish the Garden Inside You: The Science behind Plant Diversity and Gut Health
Inspired by visiting the RHS Chelsea flower show last month, I wanted to explore the benefits of eating at least 30 different plant-based...
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Melanie Kulkarni
Jun 203 min read
Can our microbiome influence cholesterol?
Before I answer that question, let’s remember that each body compound has its purpose and cholesterol is no exception. It is essential...
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Vicky Ellenport
May 282 min read
How to Manage Reflux Naturally
Reflux, or Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GORD) occurs when stomach acid frequently flows back into the oesophagus, leading to mucosal...
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May 102 min read
The Hidden Link Between Recurrent UTIs and Your Gut Health
Did you know that a possible source of urinary tract infections (UTIs) is from your gut? The Gut Microbiome: Your Internal Ecosystem As...
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Melody Mackeown
Apr 42 min read
Sweet Dreams: Exploring the Impact of Sleep on your Gut Microbiome
As National Sleep Awareness Week came to an end, I thought it would be timely to discuss the effect of sleep on your gut microbiome. It...
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Viola Sampson
Mar 74 min read
Microbiome analysis for Chelsea Flower Show gardeners
The Microbiome Garden draws on the designers' passion for ecological health and its relationship with human health — a passion that's shared
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Melanie Kulkarni
Mar 13 min read
How to get the most out of your herbal tea
I am passionate about using herbs as medicine and one simple way is through drinking herbal teas. Here are some things to consider when...
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Viola Sampson
Dec 5, 20237 min read
7 steps to assess scientific evidence
Microbiome Analysis is a cutting-edge discipline that requires us to stay abreast of the latest research, so we can incorporate the...
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Vicky Ellenport
Oct 17, 20232 min read
Do we have to live with constipation?
Constipation is a common problem for many people but instead of resorting to laxatives, it is more important to identify the underlying...
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Vicky Ellenport
Jul 23, 20232 min read
My love affair with Cinnamon…
A teaspoon of cinnamon powder and cinnamon sticks on a chopping board
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Viola Sampson
Jul 11, 20233 min read
Why we don’t prescribe berberine
A popular supplement has now been shown to damage the gut microbiome, and yet it is still being widely used. Growing in parks and...
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Vicky Ellenport
Mar 20, 20232 min read
How urban gardening can support your health
If you are lucky enough to have access to a garden or allotment, growing your own fruit, vegetables or herbs is really rewarding and...
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Melanie Kulkarni
Feb 11, 20232 min read
Nature’s gifts
I’ve just returned from a lovely long walk in nature and feel inspired to start my very first blog with the Microbiome Group! Eleven...
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Viola Sampson
Feb 10, 20233 min read
ME/CFS is linked to microbiome changes
Exciting, robust research published this week links gut microbiome changes with ME/CFS, and suggests new avenues for diagnosis and...
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Viola Sampson
Oct 10, 20224 min read
Six easy steps for microbiome stool testing
At the Microbiome Group, we use cutting-edge microbiome stool testing. These tests identify genetic material from the bacteria, so they give
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Viola Sampson
Apr 29, 20227 min read
Probiotics for Long Covid
A probiotic product has recently received some media attention for treatment of symptoms following COVID. Several clients have now asked...
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Viola Sampson
Feb 1, 20223 min read
Long Covid microbiome research backs up my clinic work
Exciting new research helps confirm gut microbiome changes are associated with Long Covid, backing up my findings and treatment rationale...
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Viola Sampson
Jul 14, 20212 min read
Why potato salad is a microbiome-boosting summer food!
Do you know why potato salad is great for your beneficial gut bacteria? And cold potatoes can be better for your blood sugar than hot...
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Viola Sampson
Jul 8, 20211 min read
Long Covid: microbiome and gut health
Interviewing leading health practitioners on Long Covid and treatment of chronic fatigue conditions, Gez Medinger has been compiling incredi
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Viola Sampson
Jun 4, 20214 min read
Parkinson's Disease and the gut microbiome
Microbiome science changes rapidly, making this an exciting, emerging field to be part of. It also means that a significant part of my...
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