Leaky Gut Syndrome, or ‘hyperpermeable intestines’ is a condition in which the intestinal lining becomes more porous.

No, Joburg isn’t just about belly-cramping beef and beer, there are many restaurants that cater to food intolerances and provide delicious healthy options.

Functional medicine pioneer and specialist, Dr. Susan Blum practices the philosophy of holistic health, looking at a person’s whole health to try and identify the root causes of their ailments.

During winter, it feels like you’re constantly fighting off a sniffle or sore throat, eating oranges by the kilo and wearing a thick, carpet like coat in an attempt to keep the germs at bay.

Whether you’re a regular kimchi-out-the-jar eater or not, you’re bound to have heard about these fermented vegetables and the wealth of physical, mental, and emotional benefits they offer.

It’s no wonder that the term ‘probiotic’ translates to “for life” in Greek. Largely used for the beneficial bacteria it adds to our intestinal tracts, many have started adding probiotics to their diet in the form of fermented foods to harness it’s gut-healing properties.