HealthMasters Blog — Digestive Health

Dispelling Myths: Do Fermented Foods Replace the Need for a Probiotic? 0

Dispelling Myths: Do Fermented Foods Replace the Need for a Probiotic?

Fermented foods and beverages, such as sauerkraut, kimchi and kombucha, were a regular part of our ancestors’ diets for thousands of years. Originally a method of preserving produce from harvest time through the cold days of winter;[¹] fermentation involves adding a bacterial or yeast starter to a food. These organisms convert starches and sugars to

What to do when you can’t poo 0

What to do when you can’t poo

The Purpose of Poo As you read this, your body is working hard to: Clear waste produced during its normal, healthy activities Remove compounds (e.g. hormones) from circulation that have completed their tasks. Neutralise toxins that can harm your body, and Fight off pathogens (infectious organisms) that could otherwise make you sick Once it’s completed these

Childhood microbiome health: the secret to resisting illness. 0

Childhood microbiome health: the secret to resisting illness.

Sharing is caring – a delightful virtue when it comes to little humans; but when it is a plaguing cold or a nasty tummy bug, it can be nothing short of a family catastrophe! Whilst these kinds of experiences can help children build a robust immune system,