Why test your gut microbiome? We live in an information era. As more and more knowledge comes to light about our gut and microbiome and how it impacts our health, many of us want to know more, and understand more. A gut microbiome test identifies what type of microbes reside in your gut, and whether they may improve health or contribute to poorer health outcomes. Your gut is home to many trillions of microbes, and many million genes - all of it unique to you. Even identical

If you are new here and wondering who is behind The Foodie Nutritionist, this one is for you. I am Karen Ball - a clinical nutritionist with a particular passion for gut health, the microbiome, and helping women feel at home in their bodies again. How it started My interest in natural health goes back further than most people expect. My Year 10 work experience was with a local naturopath in Hobart, Tasmania. I remember being fascinated by her apothecary of liquid herbs, and t