covid routine

As we prepare ourselves for the Winter cold and flu season, we are now faced with the daily news of the resurgence of Covid-19 which can affect the elderly, vulnerable and those who suffer with underlying health conditions.

Now, as the UK prepares for lockdown 2.0, Gut microbiologist, Dr Kate Stephens reveals the surprising ways our bodies reacted to a life in lockdown and how getting your gut health in good order can help us adjust and prepare for the second instalment.

Although many of us are taking a break from the early morning commute and enjoying an extra hour in bed, in reality working from home can bring up a whole new set of stressors that affect our mood and productivity.

Working from home conjures up all sorts of imagery—cosy afternoons on the couch with Netflix in the background and your laptop dutifully perched on a cushion. That is, until you start to feel more sluggish than usual, sleep badly at night, answer emails at all hours and aimlessly stare into…