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Getting enough fiber is important for your health. We all know fibre improves gut health, contributing to better digestion. But did you know that fibre can benefit your skin as well? Your skin is one of the many parts of your body that are linked to your gut, so a happy gut leads to happy-looking skin. Here, we explain everything you need to know about how dietary fibre can improve your skin. What is fibre? Dietary fibre is a carbohydrate-based nutrient found in plant foods. During digestion, it can’t be broken down by your body’s enzymes, and instead supports the...

One specific issue I'm hearing from a lot of my patients lately is the frustrating, uncomfortable bloat. Here are 4 tips to beat the bloat. 

  It's the most common scenario - you're face flares up with acne or other skin complaints and you rush to your favourite beauty store to stock up on the latest skin care. Or maybe you've been bamboozled by what you've seen pop up in your Instagram feed. But, healthy glowing skin, must be managed form the inside out. Skin conditions, such as acne, are a symptom, not a diagnosis.  Trying to heal acne by focussing on the skin is not going to yield permanent, glowing results.  Yes, absolutely, some treatments may reduce acne in the short term or reduce that...

It’s not exactly dinner conversation, but constipation is something that you and I should really talk about. Constipation isn’t merely a painful inconvenience. It can impact many areas of your health and wellbeing, sometimes in very surprising ways.  Skin conditions such as puffiness, acne, dark circles under the eyes and even rashes can all stem from internal gut issues. When your bowel movements are regular, chances are that your insides are working well. Regularity, Constipation, and Women Before I delve into solutions for constipation, I'll chat about some quick basics. There is a wide variation in what is considered to be ‘normal’ in terms...