We have all heard this statement countless times, but how much water are you really supposed to drink? Why should we drink water, and how can you make drinking enough water easier, especially in the colder weather?

I love fermented foods for feeding the microbiome, but sometimes they can be a little too advanced for the damaged gut to handle - bloating anyone? New research into the microbiome emphasises the need for diversity in gut bacteria. The best way to encourage this is to eat a variety of fruits vegetables and animal products, reduce toxin exposure and get out into green spaces.