Drawing on my early career in medical research, I am passionate about sharing the latest insights from microbiome research in a way that is accessible to everyone, including those who don’t have a scientific or medical background. While the microbiome can change significantly within just 3–6 weeks of certain dietary changes, shifting the overall balance of your microbiome is not a quick fix, so this is not an unrealistic “microbiome reset” programme. Instead, this webinar series gives you empowering information and tools for you to take action to improve your microbiome balance that can support your health – right now and for many years to come.

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These webinars are for anyone wanting to take proactive steps to support their health and immune system, especially those who are concerned that their age, ethnicity, underlying health conditions or extra tummy fat places them at increased risk for the more severe COVID symptoms. The series is also suitable for those who want to make an investment in healthy ageing and the prevention of inflammation-related conditions – where the effectiveness of microbiome diet interventions are already well evidenced. 

 

Each webinar will include clear steps you can take that week as well as detailed information on which foods can be chosen for microbiome health, so you can make your own meal plans and recipes to suit you. All steps are suitable for vegetarians and vegans, and can be followed by those requiring low-sugar, low-salt and gluten-free diets.

 

Webinar 1

• Introduction to the gut microbiome and its role in health and disease

• Current evidence indicating the likely role of the gut microbiome in preventing the most severe symptoms of COVID-19

• Microbiome profiles of some people identified as more at risk of severe COVID-19

• Polyphenol-rich foods and steps to nourishing a healthy microbiome

 

Webinar 2

• The gut microbiome’s role in immunity and inflammation

• Causes of microbiome imbalances

• Metabolic syndrome, type 2 diabetes and the role of inflammation in the most dangerous COVID-19 symptoms

• Studies that show how prebiotic foods change the balance of the gut microbiome

• The changes in the gut microbiome associated with older age and food-based clinical trials on supporting microbiome health from middle age.

• Steps to nourish a healthy microbiome that protects against inflammation

 

Webinar 3

• Studies linking the gut microbiome and lung health

• Coronavirus, ACE2 receptors and gut health

• The role of the microbiome and inflammation in obesity

• Potential roles of probiotics in protecting us from severe COVID-19

• Lifestyle choices and microbiome health

• Social jet lag, our daily sleep/wake cycle and gut health

• Lockdown tips for microbiome-friendly foods

• Health benefits of live, fermented foods

• Further steps to nourishing a healthy microbiome

 

Each webinar lasts 1 hour and includes around 45mins of presentation, followed by time for questions. Webinar places are limited to allow for questions. Recordings will be available for registered participants only, for one month after the webinar. Registrants will receive a copy of all slides, fully referenced with the medical literature cited, as well as optional worksheets and information sheets.The webinars will take place on Zoom and questions will be taken using the written chat function.

 

While I will state specific considerations for certain conditions where possible, I will not be able to answer questions related to any participant’s particular health conditions,* this is both to respect your privacy, but also because I need a full case history and use microbiome testing to tailor my advice to your unique gut bacterial profile. One to one guidance is available through wellbeing coaching or microbiome analysis sessions. (Microbiome analysis sessions have a 10% discount for participants in this webinar series.)