Probiotics News & Gut Health Tips
Why do we get sick in Winter?
It is winter again and the time when people seem to get sick. But why is this – is it really from being out in the freezing wind and rain, getting wet and cold?
Experts say that even though you are more likely to get sick during the winter months, it may not actually be because of getting cold and wet...
Ensure Your Child Has A Healthy Gut In 3 Simple Steps
In this day and age, it is very easy for children to not get everything they need in their diets, despite our best efforts. Using probiotics for gut health is one way to promote a healthy digestive system.
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Healthy pregnancy, healthy birth, healthy baby
It has become more and more apparent that one of the most important components vital for a healthy pregnancy and baby is "Good" Bacteria along with proper nutrient absorption. Bacteria are the key to living in health or illness as they are the foundation of a healthy immune system. Bacteria are responsible for breaking down our food in order to absorb nutrients, minerals and vitamins.
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Understanding Inflammation and How to Manage It
Inflammation is caused by the body's immune response to an irritant. It is how your body reacts when it's trying to protect itself from something harmful, like germs or injuries. Inflammation is an important part of your immune system's defence and when inflammation happens, more blood flows to the area, making it look red and feel warm.
Six Great Reasons Why You Should Take Probiotics for Gut Health
It's not uncommon to find ourselves facing moments of discomfort, subtle disturbances in our gut health or other indications of “not feeling 100%”.
This is often when you know it's time to start improving your gut health, and incorporating a gut health supplement such as probiotics into your daily routine is a great way to do this.
Beating hayfever Naturally
The change of season can often mean the onset of symptoms for seasonal hay fever or allergic rhinitis sufferers.
However, before you reach for anti-histamine medications, there are a number of foods, nutrients and herbs that are extremely beneficial for alleviating hay fever symptoms.
Spring Clean with a Detox
As summer looms closer, many turn to a detox or cleanse to farewell winter.
Whether it is to support the body after a winter of comfort foods, a general cleanse of the digestive system or support the body’s immune system, we all benefit from a regular annual detox.
Probiotics and Mental Health: Nourish your Gut for a Happy Life
Emotions—both positive and negative—enrich our lives each and every day. Our gut is sensitive to emotions like anger, anxiety, sadness, and joy – and our brain reacts to signals from our stomach. Surprisingly, 75% to 95% of serotonin, the 'happy hormone' that makes you feel good, is produced in the gut. This fascinating connection between our gut and mental health is what we'll explore in this blog.
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Gut Health Foods: Nurturing your Gut for Optimal Wellbeing
When we think about eating healthily, we often tend to forget that it’s not just about eating healthy to improve our overall physical and mental wellbeing, but we should also think about the health of our gut. In fact, if you truly want to digest all that healthy food properly, then your gut health is even more important. So, what are some of the best gut health foods that you can add to your diet today?