Gut flora and chronic diseases

Gut flora and chronic diseases

Gut flora has become a major focus of scientific and medical research in recent decades. Books and numerous articles are devoted to it. It is now considered an organ in itself, and the intestinal flora is more than ever at the centre of our health concerns. It has the...
Bowel diseases: some tips to feel better (part 2)

Bowel diseases: some tips to feel better (part 2)

Following the overview of the main bowel disorders in the first part of this article, let’s see what can be done to prevent these diseases and feel better. Very often, in the case of bowel disorders, symptomatic treatments are proposed to modulate the immune system...
Bowel diseases: some tips to feel better (part 2)

Bowel diseases: some tips to feel better (part 1)

The intestine is an organ with various vital functions that are necessary for the functioning of our body. Various diseases can affect it and have consequences both for our daily well-being and for our immune system. A persistent inflammatory state can even lead to...
Role of the endocannabinoid system in hunger and obesity

Role of the endocannabinoid system in hunger and obesity

You’ve probably heard of the nervous system: it controls our body through voluntary or involuntary actions. The same goes for the immune system: you know it helps us fight infections. What about the endocannabinoid system ? You will no doubt have a hard time knowing...
Joint pains: osteoarthritis or arthritis

Joint pains: osteoarthritis or arthritis

In France, almost one in two people suffer from joint pain, 9-10 million of whom are thought to be affected by osteoarthritis. Perhaps you are one of them? But do you have osteoarthritis or arthritis, or maybe both? Confusion between arthritis and arthritis is common....