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Alethea Mills Nutrition- Gold Coast Nutritionist

BHSc Nutritional and Dietetic Medicine

11 Ways to Decrease Stress & Support Immune Health

April 1, 2020 by aletheam Leave a Comment

I’ve mentioned a few times on posts and you have probably heard it thrown around a bit lately, the association of stress and the impact on the immune system and why in the current environment these are both so important. How does stress impact the immune system? When demands on the body exceed the ability of our body to cope and deal with the current demands is when we experience stress. Stress is not always bad for the body to experience, acute stress, such as exercise is positive for our body. This is the type of stress that we might experience over an hour training session or at a time the body senses and emergency, then the body has time to relax, be calm and reset. It is our “fight or flight” mode, our in-built survival ...

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Essential Tips for COVID-19

March 26, 2020 by aletheam Leave a Comment

We are currently in unprecedented times and terms such as “social distancing” and “self-isolation” have become part of a standard conversation. For most of us, we are used to living in a fast-paced world, where everything is available at the click of a mouse, tap on a phone and an abundance of whatever the hell you want in all of our stores. This change can be tricky for us and slowing down can be difficult. I have found it helpful to focus on what I can do to make the most of this time and focus on how I can remain in good health, mentally and physically. That’s the organised Cancerian coming out in me! Keeping Sane in Home Isolation! Daily routine -  implement work time, family time and exercise. Get showered and dressed ...

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Antibiotics are sometimes necessary (I’ve just b Antibiotics are sometimes necessary (I’ve just been on a course after emergency dental surgery 😩), but they don’t act in isolation.
They reduce microbial diversity, disrupt beneficial species, and can impact things like short-chain fatty acid production which plays a big role in gut barrier/lining, immune function and inflammation regulation.

This is why some common symptoms like diarrhoea, bloating, or changes in digestion occur while taking them and can still happen when they are finished. Even without symptoms there can be changes in the microbiome.

I always say it is an absolutely necessity, do not take antibiotics if not 100% necessary and always finish the course when you do have them. 

What I recommend to support you gut:

💊 Saccharomyces boulardii to reduce antibiotic-associated diarrhoea + ensure probiotics are taken at least 2hrs away from antibiotics.
🦠 Feed the beneficial microbes with a fibre like PHGG + polyphenol-rich foods
🫐Use targeted multi-strain probiotics during/after antibiotic use + increasing plant diversity
🥑Include nutrients to support the gut lining (glutamine, zinc carnosine, vitamins A + D, anti-inflammatory support)

It doesn’t need to be excessive but offering your gut no support while using antibiotics will lead to longer term gut issues.The microbiome is resilient, but it does need support.

If your gut tends to struggle after antibiotics, or symptoms linger longer than they should, that’s usually a sign you need a more personalised approach.

Feel free to reach out if you want support with that 💚
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