For a long time, a diet low in fat has been proposed as the key to losing weight, managing cholesterol levels and even preventing various health conditions. However, the types of fat we eat matter more than the amount of fat. In other words: not all fats are bad. In...
What is the gut-brain axis, exactly? Don’t worry, no graphing paper or calculator is needed for this one. However, the answer is possibly no less complex or mind-blowing than high-level mathematical theory, either. In the scientific community, some have taken to...
Our immune systems do an incredible job of defending us against unwanted pathogens but sometimes a germ invades and can make us incredibly sick. What if it was possible to prevent these germs from invading? What if we could decrease the chance of germs invading just...
With Winter in full swing, it is important to ensure we are nourishing our bodies correctly in order to strengthen immunity and prevent illness. Factors such as the change in season, stress, poor diet, lack of sleep and a poorly functioning digestive system can all...
Beingwell welcomes Integrative General Practitioner, Dr Cheng-Jie Gu, to practice. Dr Gu has an interest in integrative medicine, disease prevention, health screening, and the treatment of medical conditions with a holistic approach. Other interests include skin...
If uncomfortable bloating, constipation and smelly gas are a part of your daily life, chances are you’ve been looking for relief… Did you know symptoms such as these often reflect a deeper issue related to your gut bacteria? For this reason, getting to the core of the...
