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Smartgut test – the exact dietary guidance you need to get well

October 18, 2017 By Barb Leave a Comment

Recent studies link the microbiome to mood and behaviour via the gut-brain axis. Earlier this year I (or rather my poo) participated in a unique pilot study aiming to better understand the gut and its relationship with the brain. The study was designed to help those living with Autism and / or Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) or other chronic gut concerns.   

The test was a collaboration between smartGUT and The Australian Centre for Genomic Analysis (TACGA).  Half of the study (300 participants) were on the Autism spectrum with IBS. The second half were a control population (300 participants) with gut issues without Autism. My gut-health history qualified me to participate…. 

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Filed Under: Good Gut Guide Tagged With: DNA test, gut test, microbiome

The Microbiome: Am I only part human?

February 17, 2016 By Barb Leave a Comment

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THE MICROBIOME: AM I HUMAN OR BACTERIA?

It totally spins me out and blows my mind every single time I read facts about the microbiome. I can’t help but wonder, “am I only part human?” In terms of cell numbers I am (and you are) only about 10% human, the rest is bacteria! 

Bacteria — along with viruses and fungi — are microbes, and we’re filled with them.  Until now you may have thought your body was home to only one organism: you.

Well, this is the amazing true story about you and a trillion of your closest (microbial) friends; the microbiome.… 

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Filed Under: Recipes Tagged With: digestive health, gut flora, gut health, microbiome

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As my blog name suggests, I (finally) started to listen to my gut and that listening resulted in some big changes! After putting up with a stomach ache for 20 years I thought it high time something changed. In less than six months I put an end to my daily stomach pain.
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