GET WELL

Today, many of us are seeking respite from overwhelmingly busy lives, looking to combat symptoms that aren’t specifically linked to illness or disease, but that we know ‘aren’t quite right’. Many are turning to alternative and natural health solutions, also known as complementary medicines, to target complaints such as fatigue, lack of energy, digestive issues, anxiety and stress.

The new brand of wellness incorporates a multilayered approach drawn from many sources including western, eastern and plant-based medicine, much of which is supported by new and ongoing studies and findings on the workings of both body and psyche. As more become attuned to the ‘health is wealth’ message and with the wellness industry well and truly booming, our health is no longer purely the domain of traditional medical authorities. The new generation of wellness products have become widely accessible – but even though they’re easier than ever to source, how do we know what’s what, not to mention what’s right for us?

ALL ABOUT THE GUT

The gut has been the focus of many recent findings, with discoveries still being made about the importance of this organ system and just how crucial it is to our overall health. It’s said that some 70% of our immune system is actually located in the gut, so it’s no wonder that many new supplements specifically target this area.

The gut microbiome, a combination of trillions of microbes, has been found to influence everything from immune response to weight and even mood. If the balance of good to bad bacteria is out, or if the gut lining is damaged or ‘’, the effects can be widespread. Studies have