Not all health conditions are visible.
Throughout her teens, Sophie lived with pain that often left her confined to bed, with no clear answers about what was causing it.
When she was finally diagnosed with endometriosis, she still had to explain her condition to people who didnāt understand. With support, Sophie learned how to speak up for her own health.
Now sheās sharing her story. Because the more we talk about it, the harder it is to ignore.
#LetsTalkHealth
Creativity, such as engaging in visual art, is powerful in ways that weāre only just starting to fully understand in neuroscience ā and you donāt need to be an artist to experience the potential benefits. Cognitive scientist @katherinetemplarlewis explains šØ
The World Health Organization (WHO) recommends that adults do at least 150 minutes of moderate activity a week to help reduce the risk of major diseases, support mental health and improve physical function. Thatās a lot of health benefits for just 22 minutes a day.
Small changes really do add up š¶āāļø
Thereās still so much weāre not taught about womenās health.
From hormones and mental health to recognising early signs of changes to our health, knowledge matters. Because understanding your body shouldnāt come later in life.
#WomensHealth #LetsTalkHealth
Gut health isnāt about cutting everything out or adding one supplement and hoping it fixes things. Itās more about what you do consistently.
Things like getting enough fibre and managing stress tend to have more impact than quick fixes. Itās the everyday patterns that shape how your gut feels, not one-off changes.
That can look simple: oats at breakfast, chickpeas or lentils in a salad, swapping white bread for whole grain. Small shifts, not a full reset.
Small habits, over time, make a real difference. And if something doesnāt feel right, itās always worth speaking to a healthcare professional.
#GutHealth
Ćlvaro Asha SĆ”nchez felt healthy and had no reason to think anything was wrong.
Through the My Genomic Health programme, he discovered a hidden cardiovascular risk ā something he couldnāt feel, but that could affect his future health.
With specialist guidance, Ćlvaro made meaningful lifestyle changes. He improved his diet, started running, and lost weight ā reducing abdominal fat and improving his cholesterol and triglyceride levels.
What started as information became action and now heās sharing his story to show that not all health risks are obvious.
Because understanding your health earlier can change everything.
#LetsTalkHealth
šØ Truth time: probiotic pills are not a universal fix for gut health šØ
Probiotic supplements are everywhere, but for most healthy people there's limited evidence they make a real difference.
Your gut already contains trillions of bacteria, and simply adding more ā especially generic strains ā doesn't guarantee any impact. In many cases, they don't stick around long enough to do much at all.
Gut health isn't about more bacteria, it's about the right balance, which is highly individual.
Probiotics can genuinely help in specific situations (like after antibiotics), but if you're considering them, it's worth speaking to your GP first ā they can advise whether any particular strains would actually benefit you.
And if you do want to support your gut - food sources like kefir, yoghurt, kimchi, and sauerkraut are a great place to start ā no capsule required.
Try the viral guilt-free burger bowl šš„ ā revamped to be IBS-friendly.
Made with low FODMAP ingredients ā foods that are easier to digest and less likely to trigger bloating ā so you still get the flavour without the flare-up.
Ingredients:
2 lean beef patties (5ā10% fat) or mince turkey
1ā2 cups roasted potatoes (olive oil, salt) or brown rice
Ā¼ cup lactose-free cheese (optional)
Lettuce
Tomato
Cucumber
Pickles (optional, if tolerated)
Green tops of spring onion (optional)
Dressing:
2 tbsp lactose-free yogurt or olive oil
1 tsp mustard
Squeeze of lemon
Salt + pepper
#GutHealth
Just 30 minutes of creativity, can make a difference.
Research shows short bursts can help reduce stress, lift mood and support overall wellbeing.
Activities like writing, music, gardening or DIY can also help you feel more in control of your thoughts ā giving your mind space to process, rather than hold everything in.
Source: Blua & Kinda
šØCoffee is not inherently bad for your gut šØ
Large observational studies have found that coffee drinkers tend to have greater gut microbiome diversity (Nutrients, 2024), which is generally linked to better gut health.
Coffeeās polyphenols fuel beneficial bacteria, with studies showing they can increase good gut bacteria such as Bifidobacteria after regular consumption.
Most coffee drinkers are familiar with the regular bowel movements associated with coffee. It does this by stimulating gut motility, which for lots of people, is a positive effect rather than a harmful one.
Coffee can trigger symptoms in some individuals (e.g. reflux or IBS), but that can be about personal sensitivity, not inherent harm. In otherwise healthy people, moderate coffee intake isnāt associated with damage to the gut, and may even be beneficial.
If you experience discomfort as a result of drinking coffee however, itās always best to avoid it. Or go for decaf coffee as an alternative with fewer negative side effects.
Sometimes, itās the small things that help bring us back to calm.
What works for you?
Sharing simple strategies could help someone else too š
#Anxiety #LetsTalkHealth
The Strawberry Glaze Smoothie ā reimagined for coeliacs š:
Strawberry glaze
1 cup strawberries
1 tbsp maple syrup
Blend or heat until slightly thick/jammy
Smoothie
1 cup frozen strawberries
Ā½ cup lactose-free yogurt (or small amount coconut yogurt)
Ā½ cup almond milk
1 tbsp maple syrup
1 tbsp chia seeds
Ice
Ā¼ unripe banana (optional, if tolerated)
1 scoop certified GF collagen (optional, if tolerated)
Blend until smooth
Assemble
(Optional) Light smear of yogurt inside glass
Add strawberry glaze
Pour in smoothie
Swirl and top with more glaze
#GutHealth
