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Hi everyone! Today we will dive into the fascinating realm of gut health, a key player in our overall well-being... it's a particular interest to me as a sufferer of mild IBS for most my adult life. So why is gut health so important and what's it got to do with skin? Well research shows that a healthy gut environment can be an important factor in aiding optimal skinhealth. The gut microbiome, teeming with bacteria, viruses, and fungi, does more than just digest food, it profoundly influences our physical and mental health. With an estimated 200 species of bacteria in our large intestine (Johns Hopkins Medicine), these microscopic inhabitants are essential to our body's functionality.


Recent research highlights the gut's impact on everything from immune defence to mood regulation. In this blog, we'll uncover the signs of an unhealthy gut, explore how diet and lifestyle can promote a healthy microbiome, and dispel common gut health myths.


What is the Gut Microbiome?


Imagine a bustling metropolis teeming with over 100 trillion residents – that's your gut! But these aren't ordinary citizens; they're a diverse community of mostly bacteria, along with fungi and other microbes, collectively known as the gut microbiome. This unique ecosystem, as individual as your fingerprint, plays a vital role in various aspects of your health.


The Importance of a Diverse Gut Microbiome


Think of your gut microbiome as a balanced ecosystem. When different types of bacteria thrive in harmony, it leads to optimal gut health. However, when this balance gets disrupted, it can pave the way for various health issues.


The Impact of Gut Health on Overall Wellness


The gut's influence extends far beyond just digestion. Research suggests a strong connection between gut health and:


  • Physical health: Gut bacteria play a role in nutrient absorption, metabolism, and immune function, impacting everything from weight management to skin health.

  • Mental health: The gut-brain connection is real! The microbiome can influence mood, anxiety, and even neurodegenerative disorders.

  • Chronic diseases: Studies link imbalances in gut bacteria to an increased risk of conditions like inflammatory bowel disease, diabetes, and certain cancers.

Signs and Symptoms of an Unhealthy Gut


Feeling bloated, gassy, or experiencing frequent digestive issues? These could be signs of an unhappy gut. Other red flags include:

  • Skin problems: Eczema, acne, and other skin conditions might be linked to gut imbalances.

  • Mood swings: Feeling anxious, depressed, or foggy-headed? Your gut bacteria might have a say in it.

Common Digestive Issues...Let's get specific and explore some common gut-related issues.

  • Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS): Characterized by abdominal pain, cramping, bloating, and irregular bowel movements.

  • Constipation: Difficulty passing stool, often accompanied by straining and discomfort.

  • Diarrhoea: Frequent loose stools, which can lead to dehydration and electrolyte imbalance.

Diet and Its Effects on Gut Health


What you eat directly impacts the composition of your gut microbiome. Here's how..

  • Processed foods and sugar: These can wreak havoc on gut bacteria, promoting the growth of harmful microbes.

  • High-fiber foods: Fruits, vegetables, and whole grains are like fertilizer for your good gut bacteria, promoting their growth and diversity.

  • Prebiotics and probiotics: These dietary components serve as food for beneficial bacteria and can support gut health.

Dietary Recommendations for a Healthy Gut


Now, let's delve deeper into dietary strategies that can nourish your gut microbiome:


  • High-Fiber Foods and Their Benefits: Embrace a rainbow of fruits, vegetables, and whole grains. These natural sources of fiber provide sustenance for your good gut bacteria, promoting their growth and diversity. Fiber also aids digestion, keeps you feeling full, and may even help manage blood sugar levels.

  • The Power of Prebiotics and Probiotics: Prebiotics are non-digestible fibers that act as food for beneficial bacteria, while probiotics are live bacteria that directly introduce beneficial strains into your gut. Consider incorporating prebiotic-rich foods like onions, garlic, and asparagus, and explore probiotic-rich options like yogurt, kefir, and kimchi. Remember, consult your healthcare professional before starting any new supplements.

  • Polyphenols and Gut Health: These natural compounds found in fruits, vegetables, and certain beverages like green tea may have beneficial effects on gut bacteria. They act as antioxidants and may promote the growth of good bacteria.

  • Fermented Foods and Their Probiotic Content: Embrace the tangy goodness of fermented foods like yogurt, kimchi, sauerkraut, and kombucha. These contain live bacteria strains that can contribute to a healthy gut microbiome.

Lifestyle Modifications for Gut Health


It's not just about what you eat. Your lifestyle choices also play a role in nurturing your gut:


  • Stress Management Techniques: Chronic stress can disrupt the gut microbiome. Practice relaxation techniques like deep breathing, meditation, or yoga to manage stress and support gut health.

  • Importance of Quality Sleep: When you sleep well, your body has a chance to rest and repair, including your gut. Aim for 7-8 hours of quality sleep each night to promote optimal gut health.

  • Regular Physical Activity: Exercise is not just good for your physical fitness; it also benefits your gut. Engaging in regular physical activity, even moderate-intensity exercise for 30 minutes most days of the week, can promote gut health by reducing inflammation and improving gut motility.

  • The Role of Hydration in Digestive Health: Staying hydrated is crucial for overall health, including gut health. Drinking plenty of water throughout the day helps ensure smooth digestion, prevents constipation, and supports the growth of beneficial bacteria.


Evidence-Based Approaches to Gut Health: Exploring Additional Support


Beyond dietary and lifestyle modifications, some evidence-based approaches can further support gut health:

  • Probiotics, Prebiotics, and Supplements: While not a magic cure, probiotics (live bacteria) and prebiotics (non-digestible fibers that feed good bacteria) do offer additional benefits

  • The Role of Prebiotics in Gut Health: Prebiotics, found naturally in foods like fruits, vegetables, and legumes, can be a great way to support the growth of beneficial gut bacteria. Consider incorporating prebiotic-rich options into your diet and there’s some amazing new supplementation being developed, reach out to me if you’d like to discuss this.


Our Partnership with W-Wellness





We are excited to partner with W-Wellness, the UK's first expert-led well-being platform. This collaboration allows us to offer our clients bespoke wellness solutions, tailored to individual needs, at any stage of their wellness journey.


W-Wellness provides a comprehensive resource for wellness advice and information, including access to results-driven supplements and vitamins. All products are backed by quality research and curated by a team of leading nutritional experts.


Together with W-Wellness, we can guide you through the often overwhelming world of wellness to find solutions that truly deliver results. Enjoy a gold standard service and an elevated one-stop-shop experience for all your wellness needs, saving you time and hassle.


Below shows one of the products - Gut Love - that I've enjoyed using over the last few weeks which is available via our W-Wellness digital platform.






Conclusion


In conclusion, the journey through the complex landscape of gut health reveals its critical role in shaping our overall wellness. We've discovered that a rich and diverse gut microbiome, populated by a multitude of bacteria species, is not just beneficial but essential for our physical and mental health. The signs of an unhealthy gut—ranging from digestive discomfort to mood disturbances—serve as a call to action to reassess our dietary choices and lifestyle habits.


By embracing a diet abundant in fiber, prebiotics, and probiotics, and by incorporating fermented foods, we feed the beneficial bacteria that call our gut home. Coupled with lifestyle changes like regular exercise, stress management, and adequate sleep, we can foster a thriving gut environment.


Improving your gut health is a transformative journey that benefits not just your digestive system but your entire body, mind and skin health. By adopting a mindful approach to diet and lifestyle, and with the added support of our partnership with W-Wellness, you can foster a thriving gut microbiome and enhance your overall health and well-being.


Important to note: this is just a guide and if your needs are more than just from a wellbeing perspective it's important to consult your doctor.


With Love,


Dil x


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Hi everyone! I wanted to share some good news after our 7th year being a save face accredited practice... Did you know we are PLATINUM STATUS! Save face enables members of the public to gain a good overall insight into our clinic when they visit our profile and read our huge number of reviews. THANKYOU to every single patients that chooses The Medished - we are very grateful for your support!


WHY CHOOSE AN ACCREDITED PRACTITIONER?


Save Face is the register of choice for safe, ethical and qualified medical aesthetic practitioners. Through rigorous assessment and an unwavering commitment to upholding the highest standards, Save-face connects the public with safe practitioners who use safe accredited products purchased from licensed pharmacies and practice in safe clinics. We have been through a rigorous 116 point assessment process. Public safety is at the heart of everything they do and they are committed to doing the right thing by raising standards and awareness especially in the current climate of malpractice by non-medical practitioners.


If you have time please leave a review on my Saveface page http://www.saveface.co.uk/rate-clinic/id/11786 I’d really appreciate it:)


A point to note... If a treatment is not in your best interest I will say. If something if not in my capabilities I will refer. I am personally committed to lifelong learning in the field of medical aesthetics as it’s such a vast speciality from skin, injectables, anatomy, medical devices and much more!! This is so I can offer my patients some of the best and safest treatments, and I will continue to invest in the best technology. Unfortunately the aesthetics industry is unregulated in this country - so patients can end up suffering. Some people call them themselves experts after a training course of two.. I feel far from an ‘expert’ and feel like after over 10 years I’ve still got so much to learn - and the more I learn the more risk averse I become.


I strive for a truly holistic and consultative approach – I take the time to do a full hour consultation to truly understand your skin and ageing concerns, and build a bespoke regime based on my years of industry expertise. Positive Ageing with SAFETY in mind is the way forward!


Much training is needed to become a good and SAFE injector. Save Face are seeing a dramatic increase in problem cases so it’s really important to do your research. It's important to choose your injector wisely with good medical knowledge, reversal drug on site and the ability to use and deal with complications if needed.


And as for ‘winning in life - tongue in cheek - like most of us the struggle to juggle is real! Running a small business is a 7 day job... luckily I love my work:) Effort rewarded!


With Love,


Dil x



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Hi everyone! Today we are going to take a deep dive into a new product launch coming to the Medished. Hansbiomed has launched Klardie in the UK which is a Korean cosmeteutical and skinbooster range inspired by the fundamentals of Korean science and aesthetic medicine. We know how amazing Korean skincare is as it's taken the UK by storm in the last few years due to the amazing R&D - we all want that glass skin look don't we! So lets talk about the two skin boosters we can use in clinic after any RF microneedling treatment with Morpheus8 or regular microneedling using the Skinpen.





The Cellup solutions are mesotherapy based cocktails which can be applied or micro needled into the skin. There are two types of premixed sterile cocktails - the Cellup Dia (black) and the Cellup Ruby (red) - both which offer different indications for the patient.


A point to note: The Klardie skin boosters can be used as stand alone treatment without any Morpheus8/Skinpen treatments if you wish. The products can just be applied into your skin over 3 sessions at 2 week intervals! "Awaken your skins radiance with a biosolution"


THE SCIENCE!


The technology of both solutions that sets them apart from other products is the Hyalusome technology. So what does that actually mean… well it’s multilayered encapsulated hyaluronic acid making it a DVS( divinyl sulphone) cross-linked superficial skin booster. This means increased longevity of the product ( patients have reported glowing skin for longer) and also less product needed as a result - its important to note though that DVS is a non residual cross linking agent so you won’t get any over correction of the skin... just a beautiful glow post treatment, faster healing time and increased collagen production.


Cellup Dia - (black) a 3ml vial - great for general rejuvenation, its anti-inflammatory and offers intense moisturisation of the skin, so a great all rounder We advise 3 sessions to have tangible improvements of the skin. Key ingredients include Hyalusome - contains 27mg HA, low dose polynucleotides, amino acids, vitamins and peptides.




Cellup Ruby - (red) a 3 ml vial great for anti pigmentation and skin brightening so perfect for anyone with any photo damage. It contains the Hyalusome - contains 6mg HA, Glutathione, Niacinamide and Tranexamic acid and Ascorbic Glucoside so great for dull, dry skin, pigmentation and redness and blemishes. Due to its different powerhouse ingredients it has a much more targeted action on the melanocytes to reduce pigmentation.




HOW ARE THEY USED IN CLINIC?


When you are coming into clinic for a Morpheus8 RF microneedling or a Skinpen treatment you have the option of adding either of the Cellup solutions into your treatment plan to maximise your skin glow, increase collagen/elastin production and improve healing potential. The solutions can be placed on top of the skin once your RF is completed or needled in during your Skinpen treatment. When incorporating skin boosters this way, the recommended number is 3 sessions.


So in conclusion, the Klardie skin boosters are a highly innovative Korean skin rejuvenating technology backed by excellent clinical studies and R&D - which makes us very excited to have them at The Medished!


With love,


Dil x





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