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Wednesday, December 28, 2022
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The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recently cleared the first faecal microbiota product to prevent recurrent Clostridioides difficile infection (CDI). The move is significant as it could open the door for a flurry of gut microbiome-linked treatments.
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This new ‘drug’ is a faecal microbiota pill, which fixes one of the biggest issues associated with earlier treatments – the messiness. In today’s newsletter, we’ll tell you all about these poop pills and how they can revolutionise treatments for CDI and IBD, to even liver cirrhosis.
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Then we move to future gut-linked treatments that could use modified gut bacteria that counter the ill effects of antibiotics on microbes in our guts, and engineered algae – because they can swim - to deliver drugs where they need to be inside the gut.
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Finally, our growing understanding of the gut microbiome is also leading to advances in understanding how diet can play a role in keeping away disease. A recent study from Japan shows how using probiotics helped improve composite and visual memory of a study group of comprised of seniors showing early signs of Alzheimer’s.
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Faecal transplants could become a part of life-saving treatments, prompting researchers to develop cleaner, simpler, and safer delivery methods.
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Researchers at MIT used synthetic biology approaches to modify bacteria to break down antibiotics that reach the gut.
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Using algal biomotors can solve many of the problems associated with conventional drug delivery systems.
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A study from Japan has shown improvement in memory of individuals at risk of developing Alzheimer’s when supplemented with a probiotic.
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Sleep essentials for new mothers
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- Post-delivery, it is advised that women practise breathing exercises such as ujjayi pranayama, anulom vilom pranayama and bhramari pranayama to reduce stress
- Gentle stretches can help in blood circulation and will help you sleep better
- Avoid caffeine and alcohol post-delivery
- Have a diet rich in serotonin
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The power of self-talk: quietening the inner critic
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Our inner critic may be doing much more harm than we think. Experts say being kinder to oneself can improve one’s life
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Self-care rulebook for all age groups
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Simplifying self-care and providing insights that can be easily incorporated into everyday life
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experiences and observations.
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