Many of us in the health world have been with Holistic since we were young, it feels like. We have sat around the campfire – literally – at the raw food festival "back inte days" and listened to Bertil Wosk talk about gut health and how he built Holistic with the product philosophy best in class.
Best in class
Behind every successful company beats a passionate heart at its core. That’s how it is here at Glimja. And that’s how it is at Holistic.
When talking to Bertil Wosk, he has consistently said, year after year, that Holistic should be the best in class.
– We want to be the best in class. We can’t stop other suppliers from making something equally good, especially when it comes to simpler products, but no one should be able to make something better, says Bertil Wosk, founder and owner of Holistic.
This simple product philosophy has made Holistic one of the most established and reputable brands in the industry. Or, as our customers often say: Holistic is a safe choice!
A company with gut feeling
Another thing we like about Holistic is that they hold many courses, both for therapists and the general public. One of the topics they often discuss is the vital stomach and gut health.
So much of the immune system resides in the intestines and gut flora. In fact, your entire health status is controlled by what you eat and how your body manages to absorb the nutrients. What we put in our stomach affects both our physical and mental health.
As research advances and our knowledge deepens, our understanding of the stomach and digestive system’s role in our health increases. And as a leading company in supplements, Holistic has developed a range of products specifically for the stomach.
Good friends with gut feeling
Here is an overview of some supplements we gladly recommend.
Lactovitalis pro & Lactovitalis kids
Delivers plenty of good gut bacteria where they do the most good.
Good bacteria for children.
– In your intestines, there are good bacteria competing for space with unwanted bacteria. The goal is to have as much as 90 percent good bacteria in the gut. And a maximum of 10 percent unwanted bacteria.
Prebivitalis pro & Prebivitalis organic
Provides fiber to the gut bacteria so they can produce butyric acid.
– Prebivitalis pro is a potent product. The dosage should be increased slowly. It is suitable for children or those with IBS.
– Prebivitalis organic is a gentle product suitable for the whole family, even those with sensitive guts.
Lactovitalis IB butyric acid
Gives you extra butyric acid that soothes the stomach.
– Everyone knows that good gut bacteria are beneficial, but why? One reason is that they produce butyric acid, which is good. We want butyric acid in our guts. Lots of butyric acid.
Stomach acid balance
Has a high amount of chloride ions that contribute to normal digestion through the production of hydrochloric acid in the stomach.
– The body's own production of hydrochloric acid is easily reduced by chronic illness, food allergies, infections, old age, and nutrient deficiencies. Replenishing the reserves can make a big difference.
Glutazym
For those who want extra help with gluten.
– Besides those suffering from celiac disease, there is a large group of people with increased sensitivity to gluten. That group is growing. Perhaps because we have never in our history been exposed to as much gluten as now. Here they get enzymes that break down gluten.
Laktozym
For those who want extra help with dairy products.
– Here you will find enzymes that break down lactose (milk sugar) and proteins in dairy products.
For those who want to deepen their knowledge of gut health
Holistic started as an educational company, and for several years they only sold products to therapists.
Bertil has always said (in confidence) that his goal is to make supplements unnecessary by teaching about health.
However, we believe it may take some time before this vision becomes reality. Supplements are nutritious food in concentrated form, perfect for today's hectic society.
Here are some valuable tips for those who want to deepen their knowledge of gut health.
1 week 50 ingredients
Feel free to download Holistic's template "1 week 50 ingredients" for better diversity in the gut.
Handy guide for happier guts
Don't miss this short but handy guide for happier guts. https://www.holistic.se/Kursmaterial/lathund-20-20-f-c-3-b-6-r-20-gladare-20-magar.pdf
Gut theme in Holistic's podcast
In Holistic's podcast "Health Comes from Within" you will find more interesting episodes about the gut and how to best take care of your health. Listen on Poddtoppen or Spotify or Acast or at Holistic.se/podd
Episode 53. IBS panic? Relax, we have the tips
We never get tired of talking about the stomach and gut. In this episode, we shine the spotlight on IBS. We also cover SIBO and FODMAP. Maja Stål and Inger Erland Tångring share plenty of tips.
Episode 47: How your gut flora becomes your best defense
The gut flora is the foundation of good health. Ellinor Ladenberg explains how everything is connected and clarifies terms like microbiome, prebiotics, and probiotics. All so you can take care of your gut flora, so it takes care of you.
Episode 44: How to make your stomach happy
Digestion starts in the brain. Digestive enzymes are released as soon as you think about a meal. Why is a well-functioning digestion important? How is it affected by stress? And why should we think like a horse? Leif Östberg talks about this in this episode.
Episode 23. Become your own food detective
"We eat lots of things our bodies haven’t really adapted to through evolution. We can gain great health benefits by cutting out some things," says functional medicine doctor Peter Martin.
Episode 20. SIBO – a hidden cause of stomach problems.
Maybe you’ve heard of SIBO? It stands for "Small Intestinal Bacterial Overgrowth." That means an overgrowth of bacteria in the small intestine. How can you test for SIBO and what can you do yourself? Ylva Jansson has the answers.
Episode 7. Strong stomach.
Diversity on the plate leads to diversity in the gut. The gut is the focus of this episode. It has enormous importance for our physical and mental health. Here, biologist Anna Widell explains why and what helps good bacteria thrive. You’ll also learn how stool donors keep their gut flora in shape.
Episode 5. The path to a calmer stomach
"Digestion is the shit." What exactly is digestion and why is it so important? And did you know that acid reflux is actually caused by too little stomach acid? Here, Ellinor Ladenberg shares her best tips.
Listen on Poddtoppen or Spotify or at Holistic.se/podd
https://poddtoppen.se/podcast/1463395736/halsa-kommer-inifran
https://open.spotify.com/show/6po01lPxrub8AtMRwecfSb
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