KEEPING IT LOCAL FOR YOUR GUT Influencer
Angharad Evans Penarth-based Nutritional Therapist
Being diagnosed with Mixed Connective Tissue Disorder led me to discover the Hilary Newman Clinic, where I embraced the power of natural remedies. Within months, I no longer needed medication to manage my illness. I was inspired by this treatment and retrained as an Allergy and Nutritional Therapist. I now have a clinic in the heart of Penarth where I offer bespoke treatment to patients for a variety of illnesses.
Spending more time at home, gardening and cooking, supporting local businesses, and rediscovering local walks and beauty spots has been refreshing. However, are you aware that keeping things local is also beneficial for your gut? Hippocrates famously said “all disease begins in the gut”. The importance of our intestinal health has received more and more attention over the last couple of years. You possibly have been taking your morning probiotic, for example. With digestion and immunity being important functions of the gut, there’s no wonder that what we eat has a huge impact on our entire being. You may have heard of microbiome? The gut wall is covered with micro-biome. What is it? Bacteria. Good bacteria. It’s estimated that
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