Good & bad bacteria

The benefits of probiotics by Clare Gale

Boosting the good bacteria in your body

There are many benefits of taking probiotics. They boost the good bacteria in your gut to help digestion as well as boost your immune system. There are many different good bacteria including acidophilus, lactobacillus and Bifidobacterium all sold within different brands. The thing to look for would be to take a coated capsule rather than a sugary drink. Sugar feeds the bad bacteria in the gut and as a liquid, the bodies natural immune system kills off a lot of the good bacteria before it reaches the part of the body it needs to. You should take at least 8 billion live multi strain bacteria per day. The most recommended one contains at least 14 different strains of probiotics and contain at least 8 billion per capsule.

If you’re taking antibiotics, you should be wary of taking probiotics as one may cancel out the other depending on which ones you’re taking. After taking antibiotics it is always a good idea to take some good bacteria to replenish the good flora in your gut a few days after finishing the course.

Probiotics may help reduce wind and bloating as they help the digestion process.

Candida is a yeast infection commonly found in the gut. It can affect the skin and digestion and is treatable with the right diet and supplements.

To discuss your supplements or health concerns, feel free to call Clare, there’s no charge for a chat!

Clare Gale: 07717 281604 / www.uknaturalhealthclinics.com

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Sussex Walks - March 2023

These walks are supported by The Ramblers and are led by an experienced Ramblers Wellbeing Walk leader, along tried-and-tested routes. If the weather is poor the walk may be cancelled. There is no need to book, unless indicated below. Full programme of walks available on www.ramblers.org.uk

Sat 4th 10:00

Hill - Amberley

Kithurst Hill - Wepham Down - The Burgh - Amberley - Amberley Mount - SDW. Pub Lunch

Meet: Kithurst Hill car park. Mick A 07880 813811

Thurs 9th 10:15

Chanctonbury Ring Circular

A Hilly walk with fine views depending on weather conditions. From Steyning walking up steep path to SDW along to the ring and then steep descents down through woods back to Steyning.

Meet: Steyning Centre car park - Fletchers croft BN44 3XZ. John H 07805 384106

Sat 11th 9.20 circular

A brisk 18-mile circular walk in the South Downs National Park along the Serpent Trail. Picnic lunch at Petworth (pub drinks option)

Meet: Pulborough Railway Station, RH20 1AX Sun 12th 10:00

Farm, Cuckfield & Borde Hill

Circular walk with gently undulating with good views. Several short steeper ascents

Meet: Hollies Car Park, TN22 3JA. Anne 07731 660285

Thurs 16th 10:00

Grinstead, Cowfold, Littleworth

Visiting quaint church at Cowfold. Mainly flat, circular walk

Meet: Car park near West Grinstead station, RH13 8LY. John B 07949 413430 Sat 18th 09:45

Washington - Biggenhurst - Chantry Post - Greyfriars Lane - Storrington (L) - Sullington Warren -

Washington Common. Pub Lunch

Meet: RH20 4AL. Frank and Sally 01293 565482

Sun 19th 10:00 Slinfold, Rowhook & Warnham

Enjoy a circular walk

Meet: Car Park next to Warnham Mill Pond, RH12 2RA. Rex 020 86537533

Tues 21st 10:00

Country Park

Coolham D-Day Airfield, Shipley and Knepp Park

Meet: Southwater Country Park visitor centre £1.10 all day. Kingsley 07484 310414

Thurs 23rd 10:00 Circular South of Loxwood

50th anniversary Walk. Please bring a picnic lunch.

Please message the leader 6 days before to book place.

Meet: Car Park behind the Onslow Arms, Loxwood, RH14 0RE. Paul 07711 772853

Sun 26th 10:00 Parham Park

11.5 miles

11.4 miles

10 miles

We take the South Downs Way then to head down to Parham Deer Park before returning via Amberley. You are welcome to a cup of tea at the walk leader's home at the end of the walk

Meet: Amberley, top of High Titten , BN18 9LZ. Lindsay 01798 831391

Tues 28th 10:00 Stane Street from Whiteways

9.4 miles

50th anniversary Walk. Whiteways, Eartham Wood, Stane Street, The Gumber, Bignor Hill CP, The Denture, Houghton Forest, Whiteways. Bring a picnic lunch.

Please message the leader 6 days before to book place

Meet: Whiteways Car Park, BN18 9FD. Anne 07731 660285