Posts Tagged ‘microbiome’
Probiotics mean 40% less time off school
So they’re off back to school… and now comes the season of snot, sniffles and wheezing. How to stop the snots? Research shows kids who take children’s probiotics through winter have 25% less chance of getting some infections and miss 40% less school. They’re also less likely to go down with ear, nose and throat…
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The wise way to get intimate and prevent thrush
Most women suffer with thrush, cystitis and/or bacterial vaginosis (BV) at some point in their life. But a simple food supplement can prevent all of these – it’s the wise way to get intimate, we reckon… [swpm_protected for=”4″ format_protected_msg=”1”] Rather than reaching for the Canesten to treat your cystitis or thrush, the secret to…
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Have your chocolate and eat it!
Chocolate that’s actually good for you… who would have thought it possible?! Learn all about our Belgian chocolate bars that give you so much more than just the feel good factor [swpm_protected for=”4″ format_protected_msg=”1”] Yes, you can have your chocolate and eat it! Ohso probiotic chocolate bars are oh so good for you. They…
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Is probiotic yogurt enough?
According to the adverts if you down a probiotic yogurt every day your gut will put a smile on your face. But is it true that these yogurts really do contain enough of the good bacteria we need to maintain a healthy microbiome and immune system? It would be lovely, wouldn’t it, that a…
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Say no to antibiotics
Sue Leach, homeopath and founder of The Hub, warns that antibiotics are not all they’re cracked up to be. They’re still prescribed when they’re not needed, they have lasting ill effects on our bodies and for many illnesses (such as ear infections in children) they simply don’t work… Antibiotics save lives, no question. But…
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Vegan for life, not just for January
A record 400,000 people signed up to the Veganuary movement (nearly double the number last year), but few of them have adopted a vegan diet for good. Our naturopathic nutritionist Rhi Hepple outlines why a more plant-focused shouldn’t be just a fad for a few weeks – it’s a great plan for the rest of…
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4 reasons to keep your gut squeaky healthy
The health of your gut is the key to your overall health. The Hub’s naturopathic nutritionist Rhi Hepple gives the lowdown on gut health, including how to spot if your gut’s not working well, what to do about it – and how you could turn get your microbiome (gut flora) squeaky healthy in just two…
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Probiotic myths: all probiotics do the same
In case you hadn’t noticed, we’re passionate about probiotics at The Hub! The health of the bacteria that lives in our guts (our micro biome) is crucial to our overall health. If that’s out of balance or depleted – and for the vast majority of the population that is the case – then you’ll be…
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Reset your microbiome for spring
Rebalancing your microbiome (or gut flora) is, as TV doctor Dr Michael Mosely has widely reported in the press and media, the secret to good health – not only physically but also mentally and emotionally. Spring is the best time of year to give a gift to your microbiome: our 21-day Purify programme is a belt-and-braces…
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