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There is direct, two-way communication between the gut and the brain. Both mental and physical health can be affected by the health of the gut.

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What is gut health?

Gut health refers to the balance of ‘good’ and ‘bad’ bacteria in our gut. Most of the bacteria, fungi and viruses that live in our bodies are found in our gut. They produce many of the chemicals that affect our mood, and imbalances in gut bacteria are associated with various diseases. That’s why maintaining a healthy gut is important for physical and mental health. Find out how CBHS can help you improve your gut health.


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Statistics

100 trillion

Our bodies contain 100 trillion microbes

1 in 5

As many as one in five Australians will develop irritable bowel syndrome in their lifetime

3.5 million

Irritable bowel disease affects more than 3.5 million people worldwide

5%

Only 5% of Australians eat the daily recommended amount of fruit and vegetables

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Health through science-based nutrition

As a CBHS member you receive a discount of 20% off the scientifically formulated CSIRO Total Wellbeing 12-week program designed to help you lose weight and improve your gut health. The program includes meal plans, recipe ideas, practical exercises and tracking tools. Find out more about the program and how it can help your gut health.

Can diet help your chronic disease?

CBHS Better Living programs can help you improve your health if you’re living with a chronic disease. As well as support from exercise physiologists, mental health nurses and physiotherapists, the programs include one on one support from dieticians who can provide expert nutrition and dietary advice. You need to hold an appropriate level of Hospital cover or packaged product. Read more about our Better Living Program.

Having a colonoscopy or colorectal surgery?

If you’re facing any type of colonoscopy (bowel exploration) or colorectal surgery, make sure you’re well prepared before you go into hospital. Choose a surgeon who participates in our Access Gap scheme to reduce your out-of-pocket expenses and ask for a written estimate of fees (Informed Financial Consent) before you go into hospital. Find a CBHS agreement hospital and Access Gap doctor.

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Sources

https://www.crohnsandcolitis.com.au/about-crohns-colitis/
https://www.healthdirect.gov.au/diarrhoea

https://www.health.harvard.edu/diseases-and-conditions/the-gut-brain-connection

https://abcnews.go.com/Health/bacteria-gut-affect-mind-body/story?id=60908589

https://www.betterhealth.vic.gov.au/health/HealthyLiving/fibre-in-food

https://www.monash.edu/medicine/ccs/gastroenterology/prebiotic/faq

https://blog.csiro.au/maintaining-a-healthy-gut-during-weight-loss/

https://patient.info/news-and-features/how-your-stomach-affects-your-overall-health

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