Our immune system is our foremost defence against infection and ailments but for a new-born, the immune system is not as ready as it is in adults and takes time to get fully-developed. But with so many viruses and bacterial…
Month: July 2023
A lifetime of immunity: Here are a few easy hacks for all you parents looking to build immunity in your child!
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Child constipation CAN be a cause of worry for you dear parents; learn what you can do to help your child!
Child constipation is a common digestive health issue. It becomes a major concern when it obstructs bowel movements, so much so that there is limited/no movement for three or more times in a week. What is constipation? Constipation is passing…
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Every parent’s A-Z guide for understanding recurrent diarrhoea in kids
Diarrhoea or an upset stomach is a serious problem in children. In fact, if left untreated, it can be deadly. Lasting up to several days, acute and chronic diarrhoea at night causes the child to lose essential fluids and salt…
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AAD or Antibiotics-associated diarrhoea is for real: Know all about this double-edged sword
Antibiotic-associated diarrhoea, also called antibiotic-induced diarrhoea is a fairly common phenomenon in adults. Research has estimated that between 5 to 25 percent of adults may experience diarrhoea while they are on an antibiotics course. Also known as ‘AAD’, antibiotic-associated diarrhoea can vary…
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Wondering why your bloating and diarrhoea are recurring? Read this article to find out!
Bloating and diarrhoea often occur due to different medical conditions, which may be either temporary or permanent in nature. This leads to an uncomfortable situation resulting in gas, nausea, stomach pains or indigestion to name a few. But it is important…
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Probiotics for diarrhoea: From age-appropriate to best types of probiotics and everything in between!
It is known that probiotics work to a large extent in treating diarrhoea as has been evident from the use of probiotic-rich foods like yoghurt since a long time. Let’s trust science and understand in detail about the why, what…
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Recurrent diarrhoea, bloating and constipation could all be part of a bigger condition like IBS! Can probiotics come to rescue?
IBS or irritable bowel syndrome is a common phenomenon. Even though traditional medicines can be one way of treating it, science suggests probiotics can be another way of tending to your IBS symptoms. Probiotics contain live bacteria or yeast, which…
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A simple & short guide to taking care of adult diarrhoea
There are a number of factors that can lead to adult diarrhoea, from food intolerance to even stress and anxiety. In fact, ‘intestinal flu’ or gastroenteritis is the most common reason, along with a number of lifestyle decisions, comorbidities and…
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Upset stomach? Treat your woes away with the best probiotics
Gastroenteritis occurs when you have diarrhoea coupled with vomiting. This happens due to an inflammation in the intestines due to some viral or bacterial infection. Treating stomach flu/gastroenteritis with non-pathogenic live microorganisms has been found fruitful based on evidence in…
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Probiotics: A key to maintaining good gut health in senior citizens
With age, there is a decline in smooth functioning of a person’s digestive system. This leads to problems such as constipation, diarrhoea, bloating, chronic digestive problems like Inflammatory Bowel Syndrome (IBS) and Diabetic gastroparesis amongst others. To counter this, it’s essential…