Dr Michelle: Long Covid and Gut Health
What is Long COVID? Generally, when an individual has a positive test for COVID-19 they start to feel better within a few days or weeks and most people will make a full recovery within 12 weeks. However, for some people, these symptoms can last longer, even with a negative test. This is known as long COVID. Wh...
Dr Michelle: Mood and Food
A well-balanced diet isn’t just beneficial for physical health, it is also important for mental health with poor nutrition often being a contributing factor to low mood.How food can affect our mood? When we lack nutrient-rich foods, our body is more likely to lack vital vitamins and minerals. This can affect o...
Dr Michelle: Friendly bacteria and UTIs
Urinary Tract Infections (UTIs) are bacterial infections of any part of the urinary tract causing inflammation. Bacterial infections of the bladder or ureters are commonly known as cystitis. Other specific UTIs include urethritis (inflammation of the urethra) and pyelonephritis (inflammation of the pelvis and ...