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Mood & The Microbiome
For many years, mental health was thought to be only a problem of the mind, and not linked to the processes and functioning of the body that houses the mind. …
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IBD & The Microbiome
The range of disorders cumulatively known as IBD affects many people across the UK, and the human microbiome is involved in more ways than one. The question is, what can …
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Exploring the impact of professional hygiene therapy on the oral microbiome
Dr Victoria Sampson BDS MFDS RCS Ed, in partnership with Invivo Healthcare and EMS Dental, is leading an interventional study exploring the impacts of professional hygiene therapy using state of …
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IBS: A Spectrum
IBS is a catch-all diagnosis for someone suffering from bowel discomfort such as cramping, abdominal pains, bloating, diarrhoea, or constipation, or sometimes an alteration between the two. The trouble with …
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GOS – A Targeted Prebiotic in Your Microbiome Toolkit
With so many different types of prebiotics available, ranging from partially hydrolysed guar gum (PHGG) and galacto-oligosaccharide (GOS) to aronia berry and pomegranate, the clinical question of “which prebiotic?” is …
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Hidden Patterns – The Importance of Missing Microbes
In this article Emily Blake, human microbiome specialist and clinical educator at invivo, delves into bacterial syntropy and the importance of analysing missing microbes when compiling test results feedback for …
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The Oral-Reproductive Connection
This article focuses on the intimate relationship between the oral microbiome and fertility and how optimisation of oral health is a tool that we can harness to help us to …
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The Gut-Vagina-Bladder-Axis and UTIs
Here at Invivo Healthcare we are committed to raising awareness of under-discussed health complaints and the evidence-based microbiome solutions which can help individuals to live their lives to the full. …
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Iron Absorption and The Gut Microbiota
Iron deficiency is one of the most common micronutrient deficiencies worldwide, affecting around two billion people globally. For this reason, there has been a growing interest in understanding the interaction …
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Immune Resilience: The Keystone Role of the Mucosal Immune System
In this article, we explore this crucial aspect of immunity, with a particular focus on how secretory immunoglobulin A (SIgA) provides a window into the strength of our mucosal immune …
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Why Should You Care About Your Oral Microbiome?
The mouth harbours over 700 different species of bacteria as well as being home to approximately two billion bacteria. Growing research has shown that oral health not only prevents oral issues …
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Tending to Our ‘Mycobiome’ – Vaginal and Beyond
Intimate health issues are without doubt one of the most prevalent, yet under-discussed health complaints facing our society. This article highlights the latest research showing the potential of probiotic yeast …
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