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Many of us have experienced the feeling of our ‘stomachs turning’ when we are nervous, scared or anxious, and there is good reason as to why this happens. The gut, often referred to as our second brain, plays an important role, not just in digestion, but also in regulating the activity of our nervous system.

Read more on the benefits of probiotics on mental health.

The dreaded ‘winter vomiting bug’ threatens to wreak havoc on the start of our festivities.

There is currently no conventional treatment, ^[i] so read on to learn how nutrition and lifestyle may help you avoid infection, and support you during and after infection if it comes to that.

This year’s festivities may be a little different to usual, however, we still might not be able to avoid overindulging in mince pies and mulled wine, which may become the cause of significant digestive discomfort, if we are not careful.

Our digestive health is also linked to our immune system, and overall health and wellbeing, so now more than ever we need to look after our guts, so we can enjoy the holiday season in a happy and healthy way.

We have put together our top five digestive products that can be used to support gut health.

Although Christmas may be slightly different this year, we all still have the temptation to overindulge, with its lavish roast dinners, decadent desserts, and often excessive alcohol. With the build up to Christmas starting earlier and earlier, the temptations can become plentiful, which can lead to an increase in the frequency of these indulgencies.

This can put a lot of stress on our digestive system, with excess carbohydrates, fats, sugars and proteins to break down appropriately. You may even experience symptoms such as diarrhoea, constipation, bloating and flatulence.

But don’t despair, we have come up with some easy and practical Christmas health tips to help you and your gut stay on the right track.