The benefits of probiotics depend on what you expect them to do. Most people think that probiotics will help them improve their beneficial bacteria in their gut and get rid of the bad bacteria. But there is no research showing that probiotics permanently change the gut microbiome (resident bacteria in […]

Are you tired all the time? Do you feel like you’re running on empty? Perhaps you’re pulled in too many directions and are emotionally drained and physically exhausted. Once upon a time, deadlines may have motivated you to get things done but now, as you keep saying yes to others’ […]

It is a common misconception that gluten issues are primarily gut-related, such as coeliac disease. Research has shown that not all gluten issue’s manifest in the gut, in fact many people suffer with neurological manifestations from ingesting gluten that affects their brain.  Conditions that are caused by gluten that are […]

It might come as a surprise to readers that doctors are legally obliged to keep up their knowledge and skills every year by spending many hours in training outside of work. The Irish Medical Committee carefully polices this education and woe betide the doctor who falls short with his monitored […]

On the basis that Active Communities are well communities, ‘WellComm Active’, an important new health and wellbeing initiative running across Cork, has announced its autumn activities schedule.     The idea is to promote healthier lifestyles by supporting and empowering people in their communities to manage their own health and […]

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