It’s that time of year again when in Scotland we can start to bemoan the “nights fair drawin’ in”. Are you mindful of the seasonal food and daylight available, and the challenges of exercise at this time of year?

The summer solstice is a time during which plants have been shown to synchronise their reproductive activity.

Ever wondered why you can stare at natural scenes for ever? There’s a reason for that, and we know what it is. We can also mimic nature’s beauty in our daily lives when we want to.

Our gut microbiome is continually in contact with our environment and the consequences can be significant. We can easily create and expose our microbiome to a healthy natural environment. This gives us the best chance of maintaining gut health. Attempts to return a damaged gut microbiome to a healthy state are not always positive. Intrusive interventions should be undertaken with great care.