Your GUT health affects more than just your digestion Experts tell us that it is important to care for your digestive system. You may have assumed, quite naturally, that this is because digestion is a vitally important process in the … Continued
Friendly bacteria Many people are unaware that approximately 2kg of bacteria, sometimes called flora, reside in the gut. When everything is working well, there is a balance of “good” versus “bad” bacteria. The good bacteria are required in sufficient numbers … Continued
ANOTHER BRAIN If you have ever had “a gut feeling” to make a decision, or had “butterflies in your stomach” when nervous, it is likely that you are getting signals from an unexpected source: your second brain. In your digestive … Continued
In this new world that we find ourselves, it goes without saying that it is more important than ever to support our immune systems in any way we can, and to take active steps to stay healthy. While you may, … Continued
Everyone’s had bad breath at some time in their lives, particularly first thing in the morning. But when it becomes a chronic problem, it can cause embarrassment and have a negative impact on your quality of life. For instance, in … Continued
Effects of antibiotic use on the digestive system Antibiotic resistance is perhaps the most well-known side effect of long-term use of antibiotics – a type of drug resistance, where a micro-organism can eventually withstand exposure to the antibiotic as a … Continued
What is bad breath? Bad breath can come in many forms, levels of severity and can even be triggered by many a wide range of factors. Simply speaking, it is an unpleasant odour eminating from the breath of a person. … Continued
Do I have dysbiosis? Dysbiosis refers to a microbial imbalance on or within the body; in other words, an imbalance of good versus bad bacteria. It most often occurs in the digestive tract (leading to unpleasant symptoms, such as bloating, … Continued
What are probiotics? Probiotics are live micro-organisms (often bacteria) that are thought to have a positive effect on the health of the host organism (i.e. our bodies) and, in particular, digestive tract health. They are more commonly referred to as … Continued
What is Candida albicans? Candida (also sometimes referred to as a thrush, yeast or fungal infection) is a single cell, plant-like fungi. It starts life as a yeast, which everybody has in their digestive systems and other mucous membranes from … Continued