Parkinson’s Disease: Is the Gut the Missing Piece of the Puzzle? Did you know that gastrointestinal symptoms often appear years before tremors and other key features of Parkinson’s disease? That’s why scientists now think the gut may be where the disease actually begins. As our gut and brain are closely connected through the gut-brain axis, […]
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The Hidden Link Between PCOS and Gut Health Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is a common hormonal imbalance disorder which affects around 6-13% of reproductive-age women around the world (1) It is thought to be caused by a combination of genetic and environmental factors. However, there’s another key player that’s often overlooked—the gut microbiome. Emerging evidence […]
How Your Gut Microbiome Could Impact MS Symptoms | Enbiosis Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a chronic and unpredictable neurological condition which affects the central nervous system. It occurs when the immune system mistakenly attacks the protective cover surrounding nerve fibres, known as the myelin sheath. This disrupts vital nerve signals and can lead to long-term […]
Anxiety and Depression May Begin in the Gut: Discover the Microbiome-Mind Connection For years, mental health research has focused primarily on the brain, but emerging evidence suggests that depression and anxiety may have roots in an unexpected place—the gut. These common mental health conditions affect between 4-5% of the global population (1,2) and the gut […]
Unlocking the Gut–Pain Connection: Could Your Microbiome Be Driving Fibromyalgia? Fibromyalgia is a chronic health condition which is characterized by widespread pain and tenderness in the muscles and bones, as well as fatigue, sleep disturbances, and cognitive issues often referred to as “fibro fog”. It is a complex disorder that can have a massive […]
How Does the Gut Microbiome Influence Alzheimer’s Disease? Alzheimer’s disease is a form of dementia, a condition that affects more than 55 million individuals worldwide, with cases expected to rise to 139 million by 2050 (1) As the leading cause of dementia, Alzheimer’s disease accounts for between 60 and 70% of these cases (2) Like […]
Understanding the Link Between Atopic Dermatitis and the Gut Microbiome Atopic dermatitis, more commonly known as eczema, is an inflammatory skin condition which causes red, inflamed and itchy skin. The symptoms of the condition can be very debilitating, with the constant itching and skin discomfort leading to sleep disturbances, and even anxiety and depression […]
Understanding the Link Between Vitiligo and the Gut Microbiome Vitiligo is a chronic autoimmune skin disorder, characterized by a loss of skin pigmentation, resulting in patches of skin which are lighter in color than the surrounding areas. These patches tend to develop on the hands, feet and face at first, usually affecting both sides of […]
