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Prebiotics could help you cope with stress

If you are under stress, getting more prebiotics in your daily diet could result in a happier tummy and more restful sleep.

Treating Parkinson’s through the gut – instead of the brain

The most promising way to treat Parkinson’s – and other related neurodegenerative diseases – may be with the balance of bacteria in the gut, say scientists

Lasting stress relief? Supplements may help

In a recent study, a blend of magnesium, probiotics, vitamins and minerals was found to relieve stress and fatigue levels – a benefit maintained even after supplementation stopped.

Alternative therapies can provide relief for bowel disorders

Several natural therapies can be effective for the treatment of bowel disorders like irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), functional constipation, and ulcerative colitis.

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Eco-saviour or Just another bandwagon to jump on?

Probiotic fermented milk helps alleviate exam stress

A new study has shown that a daily probiotic drink given to medical students in the run up to exams helped to reduce stress-induced stomach upsets.

Q&A – Antioxidant health claims

Whether you are eating them or putting them on your skin antioxidants have verifiable benefits for both health and beauty.

Beneficial bacteria could protect against breast cancer

Research showing that healthy breast tissue has higher levels of benign bacteria suggests that probiotics could one day have a role in preventing breast cancer.

High fibre diet, vitamin A could prevent allergies

New research suggests that the fibre and beta-carotene in bowl of bran and a handful dried apricots could be all that’s needed to keep allergies at bay.

How sauerkraut is leading a food revolution

Shoppers have had it with supermarket science and instead are embracing more holistic styles of eating. Enter the fabulous fermented foods!

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