According to a study published in Gastroenterology in September 2023, almost 18 % of the global population suffers from bloating a minimum of once a week. Over 50,000 individuals in 26 countries took part in the research. The results showed that women appear to be more affected by bloating. Interestingly, the highest prevalence of bloating was reported by the youngest age group (18-34 years) whereas the oldest age group (65 years and above) reported the lowest occurrences [1]

What does serenity mean to you? Dictionary definitions generally refer to being in a peaceful, untroubled and/or relaxed state. Personally, when I think about serenity, I see myself waking up refreshed from a restful night's sleep, feeling refreshed, knowing that whatever happens I am able to deal with it in a calm and confident manner. Not easy in this rapidly evolving, sometimes chaotic world! However, certain plants can help us along the way. One such plant is Valerian ( V