Good for you! Including keeping your gut healthy and killing germs in your showerhead

Health psychologist Dr Meg Arroll (drmegarroll.com) shares her advice.

‘Early studies have shown that better-quality sleep is linked to greater diversity of species in the gut microbiota.’

‘Consume a range of colourful fruits and vegetables every day – plus kefir, yogurt, miso or sauerkraut, which have been shown to help improve gut health.’

ANTIBIOTICS

‘Antibiotics kill vast arrays of bacteria – they’re can’t just pick off the nasty types. If you have to take them, follow your GP’S advice and take the course properly.’

A bowl of berries and kefir is great for your gut