Food

My Experience on the Gut-Brain Axis

ByRita Mangan

Seven years ago, I went to hospital with a severe stomach cramp. As is turned out, my intestines had twisted, which then lost blood supply, and two metres of it had to be removed. This operation had a huge effect on my gut microbiome. Here are some tips on how to have a healthy gut and why it’s so important.

Fasting | Food | Well-being

Intermittent Fasting – Easier Than You Think?

ByRita Mangan

Having just arrived in my home country Malaysia, a predominantly Muslim country, I’m rather pleased that the month of Ramadan is coming to an end — I find fasting quite a challenge. During the month of Ramadan, food is not consumed during the hours of daylight, usually around 14 hours, (in Malaysia) for 30 days….