That the gut plays a central role in our existence has long been known. Over 2,000 years ago Hippocrates said "all disease begins in the gut", and countless phrases and proverbs since have reinforced the gut's position as an arbiter of wisdom and instinct. While our gut instinct probably informed us what to put in our bellies over millennia, from the 20th century onward we've become increasingly detached from food, adding evermore tasty and addictive but nutritionally vacuous and chemically enhanced food into our diets. This has had a damaging effect on gut health, and scientists across the world are beginning to discover just how important the gut microbiome, a universe of bacteria, yeasts,... To continue reading this article Start your free trial of Premium Access all Premium articles Subscriber-only events Cancel any time Free for 30 days then only £2 per week Try Premium Access one Premium article per week Register for … [Read more...] about 17 questions about gut health, answered by an expert
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Danniella Westbrook’s health woes
From battling drug addiction and womb cancer to being warned that her face is collapsing, Danniella Westbrook has been plagued with more than her fair share of health woes. The 45-year-old was diagnosed with uterine cancer last September after doctors thought she was pregnant but discovered a tangerine-sized clot in her womb. Thankfully, she was recently given the all-clear , but the terrifying episode isn't the only battle she's had to endure... Collapsing face Danniella's septum fell out in 2000 after years of cocaine abuse, and a diagnosis of osteoporosis means the bones in her face are slowly weakening . Botched surgery has left recovering addict - who is mum to Kai, 22, and Jody, 17 - with screws instead of teeth which cut her tongue when she speaks. Her Frankenstein-style botched surgery means that some days she wakes up and the left side of her face is completely “sunken”. Other days her cheek swells up in agony as her bones are “decaying” and … [Read more...] about Danniella Westbrook’s health woes
Health trust is a diversity champion
A north east health trust has officially been recognised as a Diversity Champion. Northumberland, Tyne and Wear NHS Foundation Trust (NTW) received the accolade from LGBT charity Stonewall.Senior representatives met with Stonewall Scotland programmes officer Phillippa Scrafton and members of the trust’s LGBT+ network to formally launch the Diversity Champion programme in the organisation.Lynne Shaw, NTW’s acting executive director of workforce and organisational development, said: “One of our trust’s core values is to be caring and compassionate to everyone we serve. This includes making sure all our staff are treated equally and experience a caring and inclusive working environment.“We are thrilled to be joining Stonewall’s Diversity Champion programme and hope that our membership will make NTW an even more attractive place to work.”Phillippa Scrafton said: “We are delighted that Northumberland, Tyne and Wear NHS Foundation Trust has … [Read more...] about Health trust is a diversity champion
New support service for mental health issues at work in Oxfordshire
A new support service specifically designed to help people experiencing low mood, anxiety or depression at work has launched in Oxfordshire. TalkingSpace Plus, the therapies service co-provided by Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust, has started a new initiative for people with common mental health concerns who are more likely to experience difficulties in the workplace. Dr Samantha Sadler from Oxford Health said: “If you are struggling at work, returning to a job after a period of absence or are unemployed and looking to find work, our new employment support service can help.”TalkingSpace Plus is a free and confidential NHS service that helps adults over 18 to cope with life’s ups and downs, feel better about themselves and learn strategies for keeping well via a range of talking treatments like cognitive behaviour therapy.Around one in four people experience a mental health problem each year while one in six people report experiencing a common mental health problem … [Read more...] about New support service for mental health issues at work in Oxfordshire
World Class to open its first health & fitness club in Brasov, rising its presence to 7 metropolitan areas in Romania
World Class announces a strategic expansion to a new major city with World Class Afi Brasov. Starting in 2020, the largest health & fitness network in Romania will cover 7 metropolitan areas: Bucharest, Iasi, Timisoara, Cluj, Brasov, Constanta and Ploiesti, with over 40 health & fitness centers, 85,000 members and a team of more than 700 health and fitness experts. “Our presence in Brasov, voted in 2018 as the best Romanian city to live in, marks an important step in our regional expansion. We will continue to grow, consolidate and develop the World Class network. With every new World Class club that we open we are expanding our #BeHealthy movement to become more accessible to more Romanians. We are expanding our inspiration for better living as well as our opportunities to provide people from all over the country the chance to live healthier lives through sports, health and fitness. We are in discussions with more projects to continue our network expansion in … [Read more...] about World Class to open its first health & fitness club in Brasov, rising its presence to 7 metropolitan areas in Romania