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Microorganism: Bacteria Produce Their Own Nutrients Body, Digestion, General
The bacteria in our bodies – on the skin, in the gut, in the throat – constitute a microorganism of their own called the microbiome. Just like the rest of our organism, the latter has to be fed. We call the bacteria’s nutrition probiotics: i.e. what exists before the bacteria’s life (“bio”). But what do
Lactobacillus, Microbe of Year 2018, Also Important On the Skin General, Skin
The German Association for General and Applied Microbiology (Vereinigung für Allgemeine und Angewandte Mikrobiologie, VAAM) has selected the bacterial species lactobacillus as Microbe of the Year 2018. Every day, these bacteria are ingested by billions of people, for instance in sourdough bread, with cheese, yoghurt, or as sauerkraut, red beets, or pickled gherkins. In our
Bacteria Are the Right Remedy Against Colds General, Well-being
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
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
Biological Skincare: Probiotics Rarely Are Real Probiotics Skin
Gut or skin, digestion, slimming, or general well-being: modern probiotics are available for numerous areas in human health and health support. Demand is increasing, not least because society has become more aware of natural remedies and biological skincare. Technically speaking, however, many probiotic products aren’t probiotics. “Probiotic” means “fit for life, lively”. The World Health
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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
Giulia Enders: Gut – The Inside Story of Our Body’s Most Underrated Organ Body, Digestion, Stomach
Several years ago, Giulia Enders, then a medical student, provided us with an insight into our innermost places, in particular the digestive organ, in her bestselling book “Gut – The Inside Story of Our Body’s Most Underrated Organ”. The book is not only an entertaining and well-informed read, it also has an exiting previous history,
Good Bacteria Against Atopic Dermatitis Skin
In one of its recent editions, the Pharmazeutische Zeitung reported on a study by US scientists which looked at the treatment of atopic dermatitis. The researchers used bacteria to formulate skin creams which they then applied to the patients’ skin. Their aim was to boost the number of natural good bacteria to achieve a reduction
Our Immune System Won’t Function Without Good Bacteria Body
How can we boost our immune system? Users on Twitter have lately debated this issue. This also touched upon the question of whether the bacteria colonising our bodies, e.g. the gut, should be considered part of our immune system. Posted Real Scientists DE: Maybe not an immediate part of the system, but in a symbiosis