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Gut Health

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The Gut Microbiome

 
What is the gut microbiome? 

We have 10 times more bacteria in our gut than we have cells in our body. There are trillions of bacteria that live naturally in our gut (mouth and intestines), but how they affect human health has been largely ignored.

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Recent studies have shown a direct connection between the disruption of these gut bacteria and the development of many human diseases. Research in this area is rapidly gaining momentum. Dr Robert King has been committed to keeping updated with the latest findings. This new knowledge which is at the cutting edge of medicine has been integrating it into the practice since 2009.

What are some of the conditions/diseases where the gut can play an important role?

Gut problems

  • Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS)

  • Constipation or diarrhoea 

  • Discomfort in the abdomen

  • Bloating and/or flatulence

 

Autoimmune diseases of the gut

  • Coeliac disease

  • Crohn’s disease

 

Chronic fatigue

  • Patients will often have had many tests and then told there is nothing wrong with them.

 

Being overweight

  • These men typically find it difficult to lose weight despite an appropriate weight-loss diet and exercise programme.

 

Cardiovascular disease

  • Atherosclerosis (build-up of ‘plaque’ in the arteries, driven by oxidative stress).

 

Insulin resistance and type 2 diabetes

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Allergies

  • Eczema

  • Hay fever

  • Asthma

 

Skin diseases

  • Psoriasis

  • Acne

  • Rosacea

 

Sleep disorders

  • Poor quality sleep (when other conditions have been excluded, such as obstructive sleep apnoea).

 

Mental health problems

  • Anxiety

  • Depression (when low mood appears to have no specific trigger).

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