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
Dysbiosis (also called “dysbacteriosis”) is the term used to describe a microbial imbalance on or in the human body (an imbalance of “good” versus “bad” bacteria). Although it is most common in the digestive tract and on the skin, it … 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
Which foods are good for digestion? We all know how important it is to eat well if we want to have a healthy digestive system (particularly as we get older and enzyme levels decrease), but it’s not always clear what … 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
Do I have Irritable Bowel Syndrome? Irritable Bowel Syndrome (or IBS) is a chronic gastrointestinal problem, which leads to unusual sensitivity and muscle activity. It is very common, afflicts mainly women and tends to develop before the age of 35. … Continued