29th May is World Digestive Health Day, a global health awareness day, that draws attention to one of the most neglected organs of our body – the digestive system. Celebrated every year, it emphasizes the importance of our digestive system which not only breaks down food into nutrients, used by the body for energy, growth, … Continue reading “World Digestive Health Day”

Our digestive system is remarkably efficient. After the digestion of food and absorption of nutrients, it gets rid of all the waste material from the body through regular bowel movements. Healthy bowel movements empty the intestine of undigested food, harmful bacteria and their toxins so that you are not constipated, bloated or in pain. However, … Continue reading “Probiotics – Good for Constipation, Diarrhoea and Depression”

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 infrared and ultra-violet radiations from the sun which could be dangerous for astronauts, and people who go to space. … 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 two-way communication between the brain and the bacteria and vice versa. … 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”