It annoys me when people talk about depression by giving simply answers, “oh, you just need to exercise more/you just need to eat better”…it just shows how little they understand: I don’t have the energy to do anything. I can’t force mysel…

Your colon is one of the most important organs in the body. It’s also one that we tend not to think about much. There’s a lot of information available about maintaining a healthy heart, healthy liver, healthy brain, and healthy skin, but t…

It can be difficult enough to maintain a healthy digestive system as adults, but even more so in children and babies. As expected, the immune system of a small child is still very much developing and so it can be weaker and more susceptibl…

Everyone seems to get ten times busier at this time of year, so to be feeling and looking your best, it is imperative that you maintain good overall health and fitness; so that you can be the best you can be from the inside out. There real…

In order to survive, we have to have fuel. Our fuel is in the form of food and drink. However not all of the food is easily digested and can remain in the body, gradually building up over years. Waste can also build up in the lower gut, th…

That could be a heading about a funny person that won’t leave the party but unfortunately it’s about a far more irritating fungi known as candida albicans. Of all the various yeasts that are all part of the fungi family this particular one…

We call some people acid tongued but acidophilus is neither a Greek god nor an angry Philip but rather a type of bacteria of the lactobacillus group. This is one of the many important bacteria that invade our bodies the second we are born …

There’s always a huge selection of probioticsupplements in the health aisles at the local supermarket. But, what’s all the fuss? Is it just hype, or is there some real science behind them. You walk down the yoghurt aisle, and every other o…

Ah, the colon needs more exposure in the general public (not literally, but figuratively). It is one of the most important organs in the human body, and yet, it is one that we talk about least. A healthy colon is vital to good health. It i…

There’s many hype surrounding probiotics. Many people swear by them. However, as with most ‘alternative’ health remedies, many people doubt their validity. Well, you can rest assured that they do exist and that do help our bodies to perfor…

There are a host of different supplements in the Biocare products range. They manufacture vitamins, probiotics and women’s health products too. They produce high quality health supplements and the company was set up by expert natural healt…

Many types of yeast live in the human body. They have their highest concentration in the gut and mouth. Some of these yeasts are helpful and some are not. Some are helpful in small numbers, but unhelpful in larger numbers. Regardless, if t…

The colon is an important part of the body’s digestive system. It’s responsible for the absorption of electrolytes, nutrients, and water from food products that have been missed by the large intestine.

Give or take a few million there are around seven billion people living on planet Earth but in your gut are several trillion other creatures known collectively as bacteria. These microorganisms invade our bodies the moment we are born and …

Ah, acne and spots, the bane of my existence…or, at least it was. Along the years, I've found a number of different ways to help reduce my spots.

Oxygen equals life on planet earth and without it this would just be another barren star in space. Although it is only 21% of the air we breathe with most of the rest made from nitrogen it is far more abundant than that overall.

Probiotics have become increasingly popular in recent years. Given this, many of may be thinking of taking a probiotic formula, but aren’t quite sure what to expect.

There’s no way to reverse the aging process…yet, but in a decade or two, we’ll be seeing huge breakthroughs. However, in the meantime, you can help to slow the aging process.

A lot is preached about probiotics but no matter you think the fact is that in all of the hotter countries of the Middle and Far East there is an ancient and shared belief in these drinks.

The internet is awash with conflicting views about health supplements and their importance or not whatever your view.

It’s a sad fact that modern living conditions mean polluted air and unhealthy food. We may now understand the importance of vitamins and minerals and exactly what they are good for but that doesn’t mean we act accordingly.

If you’ve ever suffered from recurrent bouts of constipation, then you have truly experienced frustration. It’s such a horrible thing to suffer with. It makes you feel uncomfortable; it makes your clothes fit badly; and, it makes you feel …

Candida is a type of yeast and when found in the human body can lead to overgrowth and such conditions as thrush and fungus infections. Getting rid of candida can be difficult and opinions are still out as to which treatment is more effect…

Would you top up your body with bacteria on a daily basis? This may sound strange but it may be ideal for you to do this in order to help your digestive system. Many people eat yogurt and others enjoy miso and sauerkraut. Why these type of…

Macais root vegetable that is native to Peru in South America. It grows high in the Andes. Typically, the environment would not be suitable for a food plant due to its harsh winds and oxygen poor climate. However, the root vegetable thrive…

Fit, strong and healthy, these are the sort of words that are thrown around during January. Many people promise that the New Year will be about healthy fitness levels with a surge of signups to a gym, maintaining a healthy and balanced die…