The key to keeping your gut in good health is giving it the balance it needs. Learn ways to support a healthy digestive system.
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The benefits of probiotics for gut health are something many of us are familiar with, but did you know that research shows they can also affect our moods and brain health? Read on to find out more about the gut-brain axis, probiotics, and their effect on mood and brain health.
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Probiotics help rebalance your gut microbiome and reduce dysbiosis. That, in turn, may improve your health in various ways. Studies on probiotics show benefits for lots of different health problems. One big place they can help is with digestive conditions such as IBS.
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Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS), is a functional bowel disorder which causes chronic or recurrent abdominal pain and symptoms such as gas, bloating, diarrhea, and constipation at least one day a week.
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The health of our gut is central to our overall good health. A healthy gut is able to digest the foods you eat, absorb the nutrients and then use those nutrients to fuel all the other cells in your body.1 If your gut isn’t healthy or working optimally, it can have wide-ranging effects on your health.
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Many people are familiar with gut flora and microbiome - but the gut isn’t the only place that houses bacteria and other microbes in a delicate balance. The vagina also plays home to its own delicately balanced flora.
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The term ‘gut-brain axis’ is popping up everywhere at the moment - but what is it? And why should you care? In this article, we explore what the gut-brain axis is, its relation to the vagus nerve and the link between your gut flora and mood.
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If it seems like probiotics are having a moment – you’re absolutely right. Over the past few decades, researchers have learned a great deal about the microbiome; that’s the colony of friendly bacteria and microbes that lives in everyone’s gut. It turns out these good bugs play an essential role in maintaining our health. Probiotics are an effective way to support your microbiome, and a healthier microbiome might be a key to maintaining better health.
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Many of us are familiar with the benefits of taking probiotics for gut health, but researchers are continuing to find other areas where they are proving to be helpful for supporting our health – including the immune system.
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Did you know stress can affect your immune system? Read on to discover some simple ways you can support your immune system and reduce your stress levels.
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Scientists believe the gut’s microbiome can either maintain good health or contribute to the management of various diseases. For example, scientists know healthy people have a different mix of bacteria and other microbes compared to people with digestive problems such as irritable bowel sydrome (IBS).
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There are hundreds of different probiotic supplements out there. Some contain billions of bacteria in each capsule. So why are there so many? And how many probiotic bacteria do you actually need?
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Think you should be taking a probiotic supplement but are confused about where to start?
Fair enough – there's a lot to consider when searching for the right probiotic. What are CFUs? What is the best time to take them? And what is your microbiome?
Uncover all the answers here.
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Complementary medicine describes a wide range of medicines and therapies – including the use of probiotic supplements. Many Australians use complementary medicines for specific health conditions or health benefits.
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Constipation can be uncomfortable and annoying. But there's a simple remedy that can help banish that blocked up feeling. Try adding fibre!
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