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According to a recent survey by probiotic experts Yakult, the majority of Irish people are not listening to their heads or their hearts but are going with their gut. Yakult, maker of the easy to take, daily probiotic, found that of those surveyed, 80 per cent said they trusted their gut instinct over information and facts when it came to making key decisions in their life. Yakult conducted the survey to raise awareness of the importance of gut health and to discover just how much Irish men and women were in tune with their gut instincts in all areas of their lives.

Christmas is a time when our digestive and immune systems come under attack from rich foods, excess alcohol and, in the run up to the big day — stress.

Christmas is a time when our digestive and immune systems come under attack from rich foods, excess alcohol and, in the run up to the big day — stress.

This time of year, with the cold snap in full swing and little sign of a let up in the arctic conditions, it’s more important than ever to look after your health. And with time constraints and our ever hectic lifestyles, we all want something simple that is both effective and efficient.

With the first signs of spring in the air, April is the perfect time to get motivated and get moving again. The advice from probiotic experts, Yakult, is that exercise and good gut health are directly linked. One of the main effects of winter laziness is that our metabolisms and digestive systems become sluggish and slow down along with the rest of the body.

With the first signs of spring in the air, April is the perfect time to get motivated and get moving again. The advice from probiotic experts, Yakult, is that exercise and good gut health are directly linked.

A shocking 20 per cent of Irish people say that they would wait until a gut health problem became too painful to bear before seeking medical attention, according to research conducted by probiotic expert Yakult. The research also revealed that a worrying 74 per cent of Irish people are unlikely to talk to their doctor about a gut related problem. In response to this, Yakult has launched a nationwide New-Year campaign to raise awareness of the importance of good gut health.

An estimated 600 million people suffer from hay fever and with peak pollen season looming a season when grasses, plants, and seeds release pollen into the air, the outdoor enjoyment of hay fever sufferers can be ruined.

It has been revealed that 20 per cent of Irish people would only discuss a gut related problem after it had become too painful to bear. The findings are part of research commissioned by probiotic experts Yakult, to mark Gut Week 2009. The research also revealed some surprising statistics in relation to the embarrassment felt by people when discussing digestive health problems. It showed that nearly 20 per cent of Irish people would turn to the internet for information and advice before they would discuss a bowel problem with their doctor, partner, or friend.

Keeping your children well when they go back to school is not always easy. Regardless of their age, they are going back into packed classrooms full of germs, and our changing Irish climate means immunity is often compromised. For parents, that means niggly colds, sore throats, tummy bugs, ear infections, and lots of other fun stuff!