The cold season is also high season for doctors and pharmacists as, troubled by coughing and sore throats, sufferers seek the right drug against their cold. Here – frequently at the patients’ urging – antibiotics are still prescribed too often and in excessive quantities. These, however, remain in many cases unable to provide relief as
Category Archives: Well-being
Bacteria Strengthen Our Immune System Body, General, Well-being
When, from November to February, people sniffle, cough, and complain about influenzal infections or the common cold, we are repeatedly reminded to boost our immune system. A strong immune system helps our body to defeat diseases and infections. A crucial factor for our immune system is amongst others a well-performing and well-balanced gut flora (gut
Rise in Antibiotic Resistance Caused by Triclosan in Household and Cosmetic Products Well-being
Growing resistance to antibiotics has become one of the greatest global health issues. With grave consequences. Resistance to antibiotics leaves patients with life-threatening bacterial infections without help, at least initially. In their search for the causes behind the rise in antibiotic resistance scientists have repeatedly criticised doctors for overprescribing antibiotics, while patients do not always use them
Healthy Bacteria in Breast Milk Important for Newborns Body, Digestion, General, Well-being
When we speak of mother’s milk, it is usually in the context of breastfeeding – which is literally that: by nursing, a mother feeds its baby’s first hunger. Yet breast milk is able to achieve so much more: It also provides infant guts with healthy bacteria. Scientists at the University of Zurich have shown that
Bacteria: A Remedy for Migraine? Well-being
That the composition of the gut flora or gut microbiota impacts our whole body has already been demonstrated repeatedly. According to a publication from 2015, marinating a healthy bacterial balance in the gut could also be a remedy for migraine. While the exact causes of migraine have yet to be conclusively determined, some scientists believe
Our Immune System is in the Gut Body, Digestion, General, Well-being
Some 80 percent of our immune system is in the gut – says paediatric neurologist Maya Shetreat-Klein in her book “The Dirt Cure”. Heal the gut, heal the brain, heal the body: The book emphasises what healthy bacteria are able to achieve. A healthy gut will have a positive impact on the entire body. Good
Faecal Transplantation: One Way to a Healthy Gut Body, Digestion, General, Well-being
In a recent headline, the German news website SPIEGEL ONLINE called it “the gross cure”, and transferring gut bacteria does indeed not sound too appetising. Yet there is increasing scientific proof that faecal transplants – or transfers – offer a highly effective and simple way of treating gut diseases. After a first controlled transfer of
The Gut-Brain Axis: The Influence of Bacteria on Human Thinking and Behaviour General, Well-being
Inside and out, our bodies are teeming with billions of bacteria, in particular in our gut. We know that they are important for our wellbeing. There is a growing scientific effort to see how precisely they impact our lives. This includes the question which influence intestinal microbiota have on our psyche, on how we think
Shedding Pounds, But How? – Bacteria Determine the Right Diet Digestion, Overweight, Well-being
When the year draws to a close, if not sooner, millions of people make resolutions. And way up high on their list of priorities will be to lose or reduce weight: fewer pounds on their bathroom scales even before it’s warm enough to hit the beach. But what’s the right diet? Paleo diettm, fasting diets,
Fermentation: Bacteria Preserve Foods and Nutrients Digestion, Stomach, Well-being
“Fermentos only serve mouldy food” – thus the rather striking headline used by the German daily “Die Welt” for a report on a group of predominately young people in US who consciously opt for healthy bacteria: for fermented food. “Fermentation”, the article says, “is the countertrend to sterile industrial food.” Fermentation involves natural microorganisms such