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 GI tract
Irritable bowel syndrome, candidiasis, bloating. Chances are that you know these conditions only too well.

These all form part of a range of gastrointestinal disturbances that plague modern man (and especially modern woman!).

Find out how to eat your way to a healthy colon, how to use fibre and probiotics to improve the health of your gastrointestinal tract and how to feel less bloated.

Most of the articles in this section have been written or checked by dieticians.

01. Eating your way to a healthy colon
The colon is an important part of the human body, and at present, the focus of intense interest. Learn more about this previously neglected part of the digestive tract.
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02. Sensible colon practices
People often harm their gastrointestinal tracts in an attempt to induce daily bowel movements or to 'cleanse' their systems. Find out why this could be dangerous.
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03. Fibre prevents constipation
Certain dietary precautions can promote normal, regular bowel movements and prevent constipation. Here's what to do.
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04. Irritated by IBS?
Irritable bowel syndrome is characterised by alternating bouts of diarrhoea and constipation, which are probably related to over-reaction of the intestine to nervous stimulation.
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05. What are probiotics?
Have you heard talk about "probiotics"? Here are some basic info on these exciting foods/substances that can have a positive effect on your well-being.
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06. The benefits of probiotics
In recent years, the term "probiotics" have become a health buzzword as several research studies pointed to its benefits. We take a look at how it can boost your health.
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07. Fibre equals protection
Stay healthy on the inside by kick-starting the day with a cereal that provides a multibiotic effect - it’s that simple, says Suna Kassier, leading South African nutritionist.
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08. Probiotic claims investigated
Local probiotic product labels do not contain false information, contrary to research findings and media reports. In this article we bring you the full story.
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09. Always bloated? Watch what you eat
Do you suffer from flatulence and constant bloating? Maybe it's time to take a closer look at what you eat - your diet may be to blame, DietDoc says.
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10. You and your digestive system
Learn more about the organs in the digestive system and what could go wrong.
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11. Probiotics: food for thought?
The probiotics trade is the blue-eyed boy of the $500 billion-dollar functional food industry. But beneath the calm surface of the yoghurt tub, something is stirring. Or is it?
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12. Quick facts about probiotics
Researchers are starting to realise that probiotics can have a major impact on our health. What should you know about the micro-organisms that live in your intestinal tract?
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13. GORD
Do you suffer from heartburn or have you been diagnosed with gastro-oesophageal reflux disease? The right diet may help to ease your discomfort.
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14. Too little fibre hurts
The modern, westernised diet of chips, crisps and Big Macs provides a lot less fibre than the diet of the 1950s. A condition called diverticulitis is one of the "side effects".
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