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The majority of oral microbial species exist within a complex multi-species structure known as oral biofilm (dental plaque). The development of oral biofilms is initiated by the attachment of pioneer species to salivary proteins and glycoproteins that bind to tooth enamel.

We have already dealt with the topic of building up intestinal flora in adults on several occasions. But what do you do with children? Or even with babies? Three-month colic, cradle cap, neurodermatitis and so on.

We've probably all caught it at some point. Especially in the wet season, the flu seems to be around every corner and every second one of us regularly says "hello" to it. But why do some people catch it so often - often even several times a year?

Our gut and its health is one of the most important topics when it comes to our health in general.

If you have ever suffered from digestive problemssuch as diarrhea, then you know how much they can affect your mood.

The digestive system of babies after birth and in the first year of life is not yet fully developed. Digestive problems therefore often occur in the first few months, but this is no cause for concern.

How many different opinions or even contradictory studies are there on milk alone? And how are you supposed to find your way through this jungle of contradictory information?

Stress means nervousness, lack of concentration, tiredness, mood swings - or even no longer being able to "function" at all. Do you know this feeling? The effects of stress on our well-being and health are manifold.

An aspiring professional ice hockey player once said to us: "It doesn't matter what I eat and drink, because I won't put on weight anyway." But he had trouble sleeping and was constantly injured.

We are deeply convinced that our gut has an influence on our brain (and vice versa). That our food has a direct influence on our well-being. And that an analysis beyond the normal, conventional blood count is extremely helpful and worthwhile for people who are not feeling well.

Vegan and vegetarian diets are in vogue. The proportion of vegetarians worldwide has been growing for decades. Most vegetarians decide to stop eating animals for ethical reasons: Factory farming, animal transportation, cruelty to animals and the slaughter process are - justifiably - off-putting.

Did you know that there are many adults who say they can't cookor don't like cooking? For many people, this is the main reason why they avoid the topic of healthy eating.

In the broadest sense, the guest articles on this blog are always about sticking with it. Changing your diet in the short term and losing a few kilos with willpower and discipline is not a problem for most of us. But discipline usually disappears after two to three weeks. And then?