A Parent’s Guide to Protecting Children’s Gut Health
As a parent, nothing is more important to you than the health and wellbeing of your child. We move heaven and earth to protect them and keep them safe, but this is not always an easy task. Whilst you might be able to reduce the risk of them falling and grazing a knee or do your best to shield them from nasty bugs, keeping their gut healthy is not always as straight forward. In this article we explore why it is so important and what steps you can take to support your child’s gut health.
What Causes Irritable Bowel Syndrome in Children
IBS can be an unpleasant condition that is hard enough to manage at any age but it can be especially difficult to manage in children. It is therefore important to understand what IBS is and the best ways to support a child who has it. This can involve understanding the triggers for it, the best ways to manage it, and how to create a healthy gut to help ease the symptoms of IBS. Here, we take a look at what IBS can mean for a child, and what you can do as their parent or care giver.
Are Gut Health Supplements Safe for Children
Discover how to nurture your child’s gut health in a number of ways, and why it is important.
Everything you need to know about Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)
Do you ever feel like your stomach is in knots with cramps, bloating and toilet troubles to the point where you don’t want to leave the house? If this is something you experience often, you’re probably one of the millions of people around the world who struggle with Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS).
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