What exactly are ‘gut bacteria’ – and what makes them so important?
What does ‘gut health’ mean to you? The importance of digestive health is growing rapidly around the world, but when learning more about how the gut influences the body and supports health, it can be difficult to picture how the jigsaw fits together. What is crucial in understanding gut health is getting to know the […]
6 ways to ease painful trapped wind
How to manage trapped wind If you suffer from trapped wind, you could try some of our tips to manage the symptoms and reduce the discomfort. Take a look at our suggestions below. 1. Exercise Physically moving around causes the intestines to also move around, meaning that the little bubbles of gas caused by eating […]
Bimuno featured in BBC documentary ‘Truth about sleep’
An exciting discovery caught the attention of health and wellbeing author and presenter, Dr Michael Mosley while doing research for his documentary The Truth About: Sleep. Scientists at the University of Colorado Boulder conducted a study to find out if sleep can be improved by prebiotics – dietary fibres which feed good bacteria inside the gut. […]
Pickles: are they the superfood your gut bacteria have been waiting for?
Fermented foods contain high amounts of beneficial bacteria – the same kinds of bacteria that live and thrive in the human gut. Kimchi, sauerkraut, miso, tempeh and the humble pickle are all packed full of these good gut microbes. Pickles as a probiotic: Are they the best gut food for your digestive system? Probiotics are […]