Simple ways to manage digestive problems
Posted 12-07-2015 at 06:35 AM by DavidRaonic
According to a new national survey conducted by Bio-K+, 71 per cent of Canadians have experienced gastrointestinal problems in the past year. While just over three quarters believe that our intestinal flora helps improve digestion, only 35 per cent of Canadians take action (such as taking probiotics) to prevent and correct the problem.
Unknown to most of us, we have a network of neurons lining our gut that is so extensive that scientists have nicknamed it our "second brain." What is even more remarkable is that the bacteria living in our gut are constantly in communication with our nervous and immune systems.
When the intestinal flora, the intestine's naturally-occurring bacteria, is unbalanced, the so-called “bad” bacteria take over, potentially leading to illness, infection, digestive issues, fatigue or depression. Every day, our intestinal flora is disrupted by our diet, stress, medications (especially antibiotics) and lifestyle.
Probiotics are the good bacteria that are beneficial to our bodies, specifically for the digestive and immune systems. Research has shown that certain probiotics have a significant positive impact on various areas of your health including inflammatory diseases, allergies and skin conditions. By interacting with the intestinal flora, probiotics help support and strengthen the immune system and intestinal lining − thus training, strengthening and protecting your second brain.
Available in a pill or drinkable format, Bio-K+ is one example of a probiotic that is clinically proven, doctor-recommended and approved by Health Canada. It can help you take as good of care of your second brain as you would any other part of your body.
Unknown to most of us, we have a network of neurons lining our gut that is so extensive that scientists have nicknamed it our "second brain." What is even more remarkable is that the bacteria living in our gut are constantly in communication with our nervous and immune systems.
When the intestinal flora, the intestine's naturally-occurring bacteria, is unbalanced, the so-called “bad” bacteria take over, potentially leading to illness, infection, digestive issues, fatigue or depression. Every day, our intestinal flora is disrupted by our diet, stress, medications (especially antibiotics) and lifestyle.
Probiotics are the good bacteria that are beneficial to our bodies, specifically for the digestive and immune systems. Research has shown that certain probiotics have a significant positive impact on various areas of your health including inflammatory diseases, allergies and skin conditions. By interacting with the intestinal flora, probiotics help support and strengthen the immune system and intestinal lining − thus training, strengthening and protecting your second brain.
Available in a pill or drinkable format, Bio-K+ is one example of a probiotic that is clinically proven, doctor-recommended and approved by Health Canada. It can help you take as good of care of your second brain as you would any other part of your body.
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