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25 DAYS to a NEW YOU • A 25-day gut-repair regimen revolutionised this writer’s life. You can do it too.

10 (science-backed) WAYS TO HEAL YOUR GUT • A good diet is the best way to ensure gut health – but there are 10 other interesting ways to do it that might surprise you!

Your guide to GUT HEALTH • The gut is a bustling ecosystem teeming with bacteria, fungi and other microorganisms. What happens when this delicate balance goes awry? Dr Kate Klaasen answers our most pressing questions.

MAXIMISE YOUR FAST BY working with YOUR CYCLE • Fasting can be a powerful weight-loss tool, but it’s important to know the correct way to do it – especially if you’re a woman.

Gut feeling • You know that uneasy feeling you get in the pit of your stomach when you’re anxious? It’s all down to cortisol, the hormone that’s released in response to stress.

Coming CLEAN • Nicole Sherwin had a major health scare in 2010. She talks us through what it taught her, how she healed herself, and how it led to her founding the skincare brand Eco Diva.

Nicole’s GO-TO RECIPE

MICROBIAL MIND GAMES IS YOUR GUT MAKING YOU moody? • The microbes in your gut have a much bigger influence on your emotions than you may realise. We asked an expert to tell us how to nurture a happier microbial ecosystem.

Well, well, well! • Dive deep into the world of whole-body wellbeing with our pick of books, podcasts and apps to live by.

RED-FLAG SYMPTOMS • If any of the following symptoms sound (horribly) familiar, it’s time to talk to your healthcare provider about your gut.

MAKE GOOD HABITS and make them stick • The bad news is, it’s almost impossible to break bad habits. The good news is, it is possible to transform them into good ones that become just as sticky.

3-WEEK FAT-BUSTING, BIOME-BOOSTING MEAL PLAN • Help to heal, restore and support your gut microbiome with tasty, nutritious recipes that are easy to prepare and won’t break the bank.

WHAT BEING ‘METABOLICALLY HEALTHY’ REALLY MEANS • It’s all about taking personal responsibility for the smooth running of the complex system that is your body. Here’s why it’s so important, and how to get it right.

THE fibre FACTOR • In the hustle of everyday life, it’s easy to overlook how much fibre you’re eating. But it’s essential for the wellbeing of your gut microbiome.

5 great ways TO BUILD RESILIENCE, STRENGTH and MINDFULNESS • You don’t need to be the fittest person in the world, but you do need to exercise: it’s key to your mental and physical health and wellbeing.

The beginner’s guide TO FODMAPs • Say what? Yes, it’s confusing, but understanding the impact of FODMAPs on your health is an important part of starting to heal. We’ll talk you through it.

DON’T EAT THAT Eat this! • Seven of the worst foods you can eat for your gut, and delicious alternatives.

EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT postbiotics • As our understanding of the gut continues to grow, postbiotics are having a moment. Here’s what you need to know about them.

Managing INFLAMMAGEING • As we age, an increase in inflammation raises our risk of developing diseases such as arthritis, diabetes and cancer. But simple lifestyle changes can counter inflammation and help keep illnesses at bay.

What’s the fuss about SEED OILS? • Over the past century, our consumption of industrial seed oils has skyrocketed and, along with it, some health concerns. How harmful are they...