Health Insight has requested Bioflora, the manufacturers of Intestiflora (widely used by our clients) to shed some light on the claim that this strain of probiotic bacteria is from human origin. We received the following response from Dr Ela Johannsen: “Why should
Poisoning usually occurs suddenly and unexpectedly from a wide variety of sources. For the average person poisoning usually results from substances such as medicine and drugs; chemicals; pesticides; household products; plants; and animals (including insects and reptiles). What would be the best
In a recent interview with the well-known South African trail runner, Ryan Sandes, (winner of numerous local and international competitions, amongst these the 4 Deserts in 2010), he indicated that he loves being outdoors, as he experiences a direct bond with nature,
A highly stressful situation, such as public speaking for the novice, or going for an important job interview, can lead to so much anxiety, that it impedes your performance – leaving you stuttering and stammering and unable to think clearly. However, instead
During the winter months, often once in bed at night, one is overcome with bouts of coughing! That persistent cough may be very irritating, but in actual fact it plays a vital role in the body’s defense against infection and inflammation in
Recently published findings of scientifically proven studies have indicated that sitting for long periods of time, coupled with physical inactivity, is as important a risk factor as chronic disease for early mortality. This risk is reduced in correlation with the amount of
Recent reports in the local and international press indicated that there is no scientific evidence that flossing your teeth prevents the forming of plaque or prevents tooth decay. The underlying message is one of why bother flossing it there are no proven
The proposed taxation of sugar sweetened beverages, recently announced by the National Treasury and widely reported in the press, forms part of the national strategy for the prevention and control of obesity by the Department of Health. This is an effort to
Regulations relating to the reduction of sodium in certain foodstuffs came into effect on 30 June 2016. Further reductions in the sodium content of these same foodstuffs will come into effect on 30 June 2019. (The Department of Health published these regulations
A lesser known type of starch, referred to as resistant starch, is far more beneficial to our health than “normal” starch. (Resistant starch = resistant to digestion.) Starch is digested and absorbed in the small intestines. It is broken down quickly during
