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Settling in our gut are several hundred different bacterial species (our gut flora). They make sure that our indigestion processes run as smoothly as possible. Should we lack specific bacterial strains, should there be not enough of them, or should others be too numerous, the natural balance is upset, disturbing the gut flora. Evidence of
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Estimates say that up to 400,000 people in Germany suffer from Crohn’s disease, a chronic inflammatory bowel disease. Diagnosing the disease remains difficult as symptoms are far-ranging and vague: vomiting, gastrointestinal spasms, abdominal pain, and diarrhoea may be caused by a number of diseases. In this context, Swedish and British scientists have made the important
Atopic Dermatitis: Natural Skin Flora Provides Protection Skin
Skin bacteria protect us from inflammation. As early as 2009, scientists publishing in the highly respected journal “Nature Medicine” demonstrated that bacteria present in our normal skin flora – in this case, the bacterium Staphylococcus epidermidis – produce a substance which inhibits inflammation of the skin. Other bacteria, e.g. the pyogenic bacterium Staphylococcus aureus, cause
Natural Diversity Benefits Healthy Skin Skin
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Faeces for Slimness? Overweight, Well-being
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Cheese Lowers Blood Pressure Body, Cardio-vascular system
Italian hard cheese is not only tasty, but also healthy: During a study researchers found that daily intake of Grana Padano cheese reduces high blood pressure. When taken regularly, the subjects’ blood pressure dropped by an average 7 mmHg of systolic and 8 mmHg in diastolic pressure (source: www.aerztezeitung.de/medizin/krankheiten/herzkreislauf/bluthochdruck/?sid=813051). Normal resting blood pressure is about
Periodontitis Puts Heart and Teeth at Risk Body, Mouth
Oral bacteria may cause periodontitis and inflammation of the gum tissue (gingivitis). Dentists advocate treating periodontitis as soon as possible in order to preserve the tooth and avoid loss of bone. What many remain unaware of: Accretion of bacteria, for example on tooth and gum surfaces, may also affect the heart or other organs and
Lactobacilli against Helicobacter pylori Body, Stomach
An estimated one half of the global population harbours Helicobacter pylori, a bacterium linked to the development of gastric ulcers, gastritis, and other diseases of the stomach. Symptoms for acute Helicobacter infections are vomiting, belching, bloating, or nausea as well as frequently recurring stomach pain or abdominal pain. What should you do if you have
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