Thanks to much focus on probiotics over recent years you may be familiar with the concept that having a good balance of friendly bacteria in your gut is related to healthy digestion. One of these factors is of course bowel regularity. Constipation (bowel movements that are infrequent or hard to pass) can indeed be caused [...]
During winter, the common cold strikes 930,000 Britons on average. We probably catch more colds during this season because we spend much more time indoors, in close proximity. New Year’s Eve parties, January sales and family gatherings mean that we’re coming into physical contact with more people, leaving us susceptible to catching and spreading [...]
It is generally accepted nowadays that probiotic microorganisms are helpful for digestion, but people are just beginning to understand that these ‘friendly microorganisms’ can support the immune system as well. For example, one great way to maintain your children’s health in the back to school period is by supporting their gut with a high [...]
As we roll into the holiday season, many of us will be looking for natural ways to keep our bodies in tip top condition whilst in a new environment. Whether you are looking for ways to enhance your immune system, avoid the dreaded holiday tummy, protect yourself from bacteria or look after your [...]
Hippocrates, wrote "let your food be your medicine and your medicine be your food”.
Even back in ancient Greece, it was known that the gut played an important role in our health. Hippocrates, known as the “Father of Modern Medicine” wrote “All diseases begin in the gut”. He also said, “Let your [...]
This blog post looks at some of the key nutritional supplements for supporting and maintaining healthy skin. Follow our top five tips and your skin will be looking healthy and radiant all through natural choices and healthy diet without the need for beauty products that contain harmful chemicals.
Support your skin care through [...]
A recent study offers women with urinary tract infections (UTIs) a natural way to tackle chronic symptoms for good (1).
The study, conducted by researchers at the University of Washington, investigated the effect of a probiotic pessary on recurrent UTIs. Adding healthy bacteria to the vagina and surrounding areas appears to keep more harmful [...]
With the peak holiday season now in full flow and the exciting prospect of travel abroad for much needed relaxation, adventure or indulgence, your thoughts may be naturally turning towards protecting your health while you are away. This may be through sun protection such as astaxanthin or natural sun creams or maybe you are [...]
Probiotics are a valuable part of a healthy diet (1)
Probiotics are a valuable part of a healthy diet, and may play an important role in sustaining overall intestinal health. Many people suffer from the effects of intestinal imbalances which makes a focus on probiotics essential. Prevention of imbalance before it occurs is [...]
Hay fever, or seasonal allergic rhinitis, is thought to affect around 25% of the UK population. Symptoms of hay can include sneezing, watering and itchy eyes, a runny nose, headaches and skin rashes. These symptoms occur when membranes lining the nose and eyes become aggravated and inflamed by airborne pollen. The pollen triggers a [...]
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