How Diet&Lifestyle Impacts the Human Gut Microbiome - a podcast by Bio-Practica Nutraceuticals

1. Examine how a dietary high fat intake and/or protein restriction may actually benefit microbial balance in some patients.

2. Review how plant-based diets that deliver lots of polyphenols and fibre can support the microbiome.

3. Explore the effects of dietary factors such as alcohol and caffeine on our gut microflora, including how moderate intake of these may actually beneficially affect our microbiome.

4. Discuss the inter-relationship between our gut microbiome and our circadian rhythms, sleep, and stress resilience.

5. Look at how physical activity can influence gut microbial balance.

Gemma Martin I s a clinical naturopath, researcher, and technical writer based in the beautiful northern New South Wales region of Australia. Gemma has over 15 years’ experience in natural therapies; she began her naturopathic journey at Southern Cross University in Lismore, where she discovered a passion for the science of natural medicine.

This love of science lead Gemma into a role in research and product development with an industry leading natural product company shortly after graduating from university. Here Gemma analysed scientific research and used this information to develop cutting-edge naturopathic products. Gemma also spent time in Broome, Western Australia, where she worked for several years as a clinical naturopath treating a wide range of conditions from infertility, thyroid dysfunction and food intolerances to tropical infections.

Whilst in WA, Gemma also ran her own health consulting company providing on-site support to mining staff in Western Australia. Currently Gemma runs a practice Murwillumbah, and is a busy Mum with 2 young children.