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Written by Melbourne Naturopath Bree Jenner Our microbiome is a powerhouse of activity and plays so many roles in so many functions of our bodies (you can read more here).  Whilst our body is pretty savvy at keeping the balance of bacteria in check through homeostasis, there are many dietary and lifestyle factors that can directly...
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Written by Melbourne Naturopath Bree Jenner Have you ever been prescribed antibiotics for an infection, and whilst the infection itself has cleared up, you’re left with a case of thrush, maybe bloating, diarrhoea or constipation, or just a feeling of “never-been-quite-right-since”?  Antibiotics are an important course of action to treat serious bacterial infection and in some...
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What is the gut microbiome?
Written by Melbourne Naturopath Bree Jenner “There are 10 times more bacteria in the digestive system than there are cells in the body”  The microbiome describes the environment within a particular area or system of the body.  The most talked about microbiome is that of the gut environment, however research has been building around the oral,...
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