About 100km above the Earth is Space, which appears as a black blanket dotted with stars. While it is believed that space is empty, it is not true. It is filled with gas and dust and infra – red and ultra -violet radiations from the sun which could be dangerous for astronauts, people who go … Continue reading “Yakult Goes to Space”

The intestine lives in harmony with its 1.5 kg bacteria known as the intestinal microbiota. These bacteria play an important role in every aspect of health. More recently, scientists have discovered that this group of bacteria are closely linked to the brain. There is a two – way communication between the brain and the bacteria … Continue reading “Probiotics Help to Reduce Stress Related Symptoms”

Living in a country like India which is home to one fifth of the world’s population, we cannot help but worry about the state of health and nutrition in the country. The recent National Nutrition survey conducted by the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare was an eye opener. It showed that despite economic growth … Continue reading “CAN PROBIOTICS HELP IN IMPROVING NUTRIENT ABSORPTION FOR MALNOURISHED PEOPLE?”

We all have one thing in common when we think of food – to get the best nutrition from all that we eat. I was surprised during my recent jaunt to the supermarket to find that wheat had bran, bread had oats, biscuits were multigrain and I understood completely that India has changed. It is … Continue reading “Get the best from the food you eat-include probiotics as a part of your diet”

With the changing season and the fear of harmful bacteria and viruses lurking in every nook and corner of our surroundings, we are all taking extra care of our immune system. Immunity is the body’s natural ability to fight viral and bacterial infections and keep us protected. When we are strong and healthy, we don’t … Continue reading “The Next New Way to Build Immunity- Keep the Intestine Healthy”

With the changing scenario in India where lifestyle diseases are on the rise, almost every other person is becoming health conscious and looking for the best food choices. It is not surprising that the shelves in the supermarket are flooded with health foods and most people including my friends are constantly talking about good nutrition. … Continue reading “Get the Best from the Food you Eat- Include a probiotic as a part of your Diet”

As the year draws to an end, we begin to feel the excitement in the air. It is festive time yet again – a time for hustle bustle, late nights, laughter, fun and indulgence. Holiday season also means “FOOD” and for most of us the evening ends with heavy oily snacks and sweets. It is … Continue reading “Gift yourself good gut health this festive season”

Whatever be the season, we always take precautions to stay protected from infections, falling sick and having to go to the doctor. Summer, Winter and Rains – they all bring with them some joy and some despair. Soon monsoons will be in full swing and along with the fun and excitement there will be a … Continue reading “BE MONSOON READY WITH PROBIOTICS”

It’s hot, it’s humid, it’s cold, it’s raining!! Whatever the season, there is one thing that we will continue to have every-day – that tall glass of milk!! It is because of the protein, calcium, vitamins and minerals that milk gives us. So be it a glass of cold coffee on a hot summer day … Continue reading “Make probiotics a part of your Daily Diet”

Why should one worry about age? The phenomenon of ageing is a natural process and doing it gracefully is the best gift we can give ourselves. Of course, with age we cannot be as active as we once were or cannot play the sports that we played in our younger days. However, we are wiser … Continue reading “Maintain a Healthy Intestine as you age”

Your immune system is remarkable and protects you against disease causing organisms.  But what happens when it fails – a germ successfully invades you and makes you sick. Then whether it is a recurrent cold and flu, sniffles during the winter months, allergies, asthma or infections, we get them all and blame it on our … Continue reading “How Probiotics can Help in Building Immunity”

You have likely heard the saying that, “we are what we eat”. Good nutrition is important in all stages of life and even more during pregnancy because it affects both the mother and the child. Studies have shown that food that the mother consumes during pregnancy can influence the baby’s growth and development throughout life. … Continue reading “Good Bacteria and Pregnancy”

Battling another cough or cold? Feeling tired all the time? You may feel better if you take a daily walk or follow a simple exercise routine a few times a week. We all know that regular exercise is very important. It not only improves blood circulation but also helps to maintain weight and build our … Continue reading “Exercise and Immunity – Balance is Important”

With changing seasons and the onset of winter, our greatest concern is to stay protected and avoid the common cold or flu which is not only disturbing but can take away the happiness and fun of the holiday season. Most people turn to vitamin C after they’ve caught a cold. That’s because it helps build … Continue reading “About 70% Of The Immunity In The Intestine– The Need For Probiotics”

Did you know that there are over 1000 different types bacteria in the body living inside? Bacteria have a bad reputation of causing disease but not all of them are bad, infact most of them do not cause any harm and are absolutely essential for life. It may be hard to believe but we actually … Continue reading “We Exist Because of our Bacteria”

Ever since probiotics were launched in India, people have confused them with our regular curd and lassi. Many feel that both contain lactic acid bacteria so what’s the difference. Others say that probiotic is just another ingredient and a fancy name that has been given to some select dairy foods so why the fuss. It … Continue reading “What makes Probiotic foods different from Traditional Fermented Foods?”

What is common between the Roots of a tree and the Intestine. Yes, they both provide the nutrients that are needed for LIFE !!!! It is no wonder that Hippocrates, the Father of Modern Medicine stated more than 2,500 years ago that ‘Death sits in the Bowels’ and ‘Bad Digestion is the Root of all … Continue reading “Good Health Begins in the Intestine”