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…
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…
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…
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…
Your digestive health is the main mood stimulator in your body. A bad tummy means a bad mood. And food intolerances and food allergies are the key players in this regard. However, the two terms are often used interchangeably and…
Despite the fact that the human body has the same bodily systems, gender plays a role in what their functionality would be like. For example, if you’re a woman, science suggests that you’re more likely to suffer with digestive system…
Detoxification is the process of cleansing your body from the toxins it has accumulated over time. It is a process that requires the combination of detox-friendly food items and an active lifestyle. When your body is overloaded with toxins due…
A good digestive system indicates that you have regular bowel movements, don’t feel bloated, gassy, nauseous or constipated frequently or fall sick regularly. However, this can vary in men and women. Evidence suggests that women suffer from digestive problems more…
Of all the species in the microflora, probiotics are of most importance to your body’s health. Probiotics affect many aspects of the body including nutrient digestion and absorption, immunity and much more. Probiotics have many mechanisms of action. Here are…
Constipation in children is a common problem. Despite being considered by many a relatively benign condition, childhood constipation has been shown to be associated with a significantly decreased quality of life for the child. The day-to-day struggle caused by constipation…
