If you are a vegan or one who is on a plant-based diet or prefer to avoid animal-derived food products, then dairy-based probiotic food like yoghurt may not be very appealing to you. Worry not! While yogurt is one of…

All over the world, about 1.7 billion children suffer from diarrhea (or loose stools) every year. It is supposedly, the second leading cause of death in children under five years of age. Infectious viruses and bacteria (e.g. Rotavirus, E. coli), are…

Having healthy gut bacteria is a key to overall good health. What you eat, can directly affect your gut bacteria, and in turn affect your health. So, what are the best foods you can eat to maintain a healthy gut?…

Digestive problems in children are a major cause for concern for most parents. But what causes it? Most digestive issues in children are a result of stomach and intestinal problems the roots of which lie in the kids’ gut health.…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…