Probiotics News & Gut Health Tips
7 Ways to Boost your Immune System This Winter!
People seem to come down with a cold or flu when the seasons change. The dramatic temperature change can challenge your immune system but sometimes the temperature shifts permit a different group of viruses to flourish, and it’s the viruses that make people sick.
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10 tips to rid your body of Candida
Have you been struggling with Candida and don’t know what to do about it? Candida is a yeast that we all have living in our bodies, it is completely natural and usually does not cause any issues. However, when there is an imbalance in your gut bacteria this allows the yeast Candida Albicans to thrive and issues can start to appear. This over-population of yeast then presents itself in many different ways (such as thrush).
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Probiotics & Bone Health
There has been some hype recently about the positive effects of probiotics on bone health, and in particular a strain called Lactobacillus Reuteri. This probiotic strain is one of the most studied strains there is, but it is important to note that all probiotics are beneficial for maintaining strong healthy bones.
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10 ways to rid your body of toxins naturally
There is no getting away from it - we are surrounded by toxic chemicals everywhere we go, every day. There are pesticides on the foods we eat, plastics such as water bottles leaching into our drinking water, medicines & pharmaceuticals, toxic workplaces, processed and packaged foods, the latest tech gadgets, beauty and cleaning products... there are chemicals everywhere.
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Microbiome - The Human Ecosystem
The Human Microbiome is a complex internal ecosystem of bacteria located within our bodies, and the vast majority of these bacterial species live in our digestive systems. The billions of beneficial bacteria that make up our microbiome benefit our gut health and the immune system
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Don’t Let "Bali Belly" Ruin Your Trip! How to Travel Smart and Stay Gut-Healthy
Whether you are heading off on holiday over summer or later when the weather here cools down and the tropics start calling, there is always the worry about stomach & gastro bugs that are so easy to pick up while away and can ruin a much needed holiday. Even a few days at the beach can be wrecked by a tummy ache, indigestion or worse. Don’t let it happen!
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Probiotics & Diverticulitis
Diverticulitis is a condition that occurs in the digestive tract when pouches form in the wall of the colon and these get inflamed or infected. This can result in painful symptoms such as stomach pain, bloating, constipation or diarrhoea and even fever, chills, nausea and vomiting
Why are fermented foods so good for us?
What is fermentation?
Fermentation is a natural metabolic process that occurs when bacteria break down foods, turning proteins & carbohydrates into amino acids and creating easily absorbable nutrients, vitamins, amino acids, and digestive enzymes.
The most important health concept...
Did you know your gastrointestinal tract, which begins at your mouth and ends at your anus, is your gateway to health or disease? This system, which is an amazing 8.22m long, is your fuelling station as well as your waste-management system. I'm sure you've heard many stories about the importance of bowel cleansers to detoxify your colon and that fibre is an important preventative to the ravages of colon cancer.
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