As we transition into the cooler months of autumn, the urge to snack often increases, playing havoc with our healthy eating, and sometimes our weight management. Maintaining a balanced diet and managing portion control are essential to sustaining a healthy lifestyle. Foods high in fibre are often recommended to help with weight management and to improve […]
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Discussions around ‘gut health’ are growing, with more people beginning to understand the importance of a healthy gut. Documentaries and articles are highlighting this aspect of our health, and knowledge is spreading – but for some it may still seem a bit overwhelming. The quickest result of a healthy gut is a healthy, regular toilet
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Children experiencing constipation may not always have the vocabulary to express their discomfort, making it difficult to communicate their inability to pass stools normally. Dr Suveena Bisetty, a specialist paediatric gastroenterologist practising at Netcare St Augustine’s Hospital, shares how children may display symptoms of constipation and when it is necessary to seek medical attention. “For
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As the winter season approaches, immune systems can be compromised as cold and flu viruses abound. When looking for ways to boost immunity, the first thing that comes to mind for many is upping one’s intake of vitamins and minerals like vitamin C and zinc. However, the link between gut health and immunity is often
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Struggling with gas, bloating or constipation? Feeling tired or anxious? Suffering from inflammatory skin conditions like eczema? All these could be signs of an unhealthy gut. According to Bianca Jonischkeit, FUTURELIFE® dietitian, if the bacterium in your gut is unbalanced, you could experience several symptoms that can disrupt your everyday life. “What we consume in
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Inflammaging refers to chronic, low-grade inflammation that occurs in the body as a result of ageing. It’s a phenomenon where the immune system becomes dysregulated over time, leading to a state of heightened inflammation even in the absence of infection or injury. In the context of the gut, inflammaging can manifest as chronic inflammation within
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