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5 surprisingly easy lifestyle changes to instantly improve your gut flora and health

Gut Health is the buzzword of our times. While the science is still in its infancy, we're increasingly becoming aware of just how important our gut microbiome, the community of microorganisms – bacteria, fungi, yeasts, protozoa – that live within the digestive tracts, is. From IBS to allergies and obesity to heart disease, the gut plays a role in all manner of conditions. 

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Diarrhoea

Diarrhoea can be of sudden onset and lasting for less than four weeks (acute) or persistent (chronic). This leaflet deals with acute diarrhoea, which is common. In most cases, diarrhoea eases and goes within several days but sometimes takes longer. The main risk is lack of fluid in the body (dehydration). The main treatment is to have lots to drink, which aims to avoid dehydration. You should also eat as normally as possible.

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How can I tell if my Baby is Constipated?

If you’re concerned that your baby may be constipated, just look at her poop. “The most important factor in determining constipation in an infant is the consistency of her poop,”

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6 Simple Steps to Manage Stress

Stress can manifest in many different ways - from emotional suffering to physical symptoms like back or stomach pain. The body is designed to withstand small amounts of stress. When faced with a stressful event, your body releases specific hormones like cortisol that activate a range of physiological symptoms. You’ve likely experienced this rush of adrenaline after a near-miss in the car. The key is that after the stressful event passes, the body calms down and relaxes. With chronic stress, there is no downtime. Assuming you can’t simply walk away from whatever is impacting you, these natural options can help you find simple yet effective solutions to keep you healthy and able to adapt to difficult challenges in your life. 

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Antacids – Storing Up Trouble?

Recent research suggests that antacids, which are the world’s most popular drugs, can double the risk of pneumonia.

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Diversity – good or bad?

Diversity is much in the news these days in  a political sense, and today I would like to explore wider senses of the word that impact on all of us every day.

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Effects of Probiotics on the Intestinal Microflora

Probiotics modulate the composition of the intestinal microflora. The survival of ingested probiotics in different parts of the gastrointestinal tract differs between strains.

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