How to help yourselfDogged determination led physiotherapist Louise Blanchfield to create a diet to help improve her husband Richard’s health. He had ­developed the painful bowel disease ulcerative colitis and was forced to use a walking stick due to arthritis. The gut microflora (trillions of organisms, mainly bacteria) profoundly influences the immune system and can be damaged by antibiotics, infection, stress, diet and lifestyle. Deal with stressThis is an important trigger because of its effect on our immune system, says Paul. Get vitamin DThis plays an important role in the immune system, says Paul.

Source: Daily Mirror May 10, 2021 18:19 UTC