Posts tagged 'probiotics'

It’s that time of the year again when allergic conditions start to flare-up, just as the weather starts to improve, which is frustrating for many individuals.

In this blog, we focus on eczema. We delve into the journey that can lead to the emergence and progression of eczema, and then summarise our top nutrition and lifestyle recommendations which hold great promise for supporting the natural management of this otherwise life-affecting condition.

Weight loss is not an easy thing to get right, and whilst diet and physical exercise play a big role, health professionals and researchers agree that it’s much more complex than that, with inflammation, hormone imbalance, genetics, and other factors contributing to individuals’ struggles with weight. But have you ever considered that your gut could be playing a part on your weight loss journey? Research shows that reduced bacterial diversity is strongly associated with weight gain and obesity,[i] and that supporting a healthy gut, and using probiotics could promote weight loss through a variety of mechanisms.

Bugs; bacteria and viruses, are all around us and all of us fall prey to them from time to time, coming down with coughs, colds, flu, tonsillitis, or worse… We all know how disruptive and uncomfortable it can be to daily life, so how can we make sure that we are able to defend ourselves against these nasty bugs and viruses?

Thankfully, there is a lot that we can do to help ourselves, such as stress reduction and ensuring we get enough vitamin C, D, zinc, and sleep. But did you know that one of the most effective supplements you can take to support your immunity is actually a probiotic? It makes perfect sense when we consider that our immune system is largely based in the gut, and that the good bugs in it are absolutely critical to protecting us against the bad guys.

Read our blog to learn more.

Many of us have experienced the feeling of our ‘stomachs turning’ when we are nervous, scared or anxious, and there is good reason as to why this happens. The gut, often referred to as our second brain, plays an important role, not just in digestion, but also in regulating the activity of our nervous system.

Read more on the benefits of probiotics on mental health.