I write a good bit about the importance of the gastrointestinal (GI) microbiome, the environment in your gut where billions of healthy probiotic bacteria thrive. It has a big role in regulating [...]
Category: gut bacteria
Following this delicious diet boosts “anti-aging” bacteria in your gut
Your microbiome—the environment in your gastrointestinal (GI) tract where billions of healthy probiotic bacteria thrive—is “ground zero” for your health. For example, a healthy microbiome with [...]
Six simple steps to boost gut health as you age
Research into the human microbiome has really started to take off in recent years. In fact, we now know that your microbiome—the environment in your gut and mouth and on your skin where billions [...]
Quicker diagnoses for fibromyalgia may be hiding in your gut
More and more research suggests that the gastrointestinal (GI) microbiome—the environment in your gut where billions of healthy bacteria thrive—is really ground zero for your health. And [...]
Four ways to protect yourself from food poisoning
It’s prime time for barbeques, picnics, and family reunions. Which means it’s also high time to be diligent about your food prep and consumption. Because microbes that cause food poisoning [...]
Cognitive problems linked to popular “probiotic” health supplements
A brand-new study found that taking probiotic supplements can cause serious, cognitive side effects. But I’m not all that surprised. I’ve never recommended taking probiotic supplements, which [...]
A healthy gut equals a healthy brain
Today, I’m continuing my series about inflammation. More and more experts link it to the development of major chronic diseases — now including Alzheimer’s disease. And a new study published in [...]
This tiny food packs big benefits for your microbiome
A recent study found that blueberries significantly improve gut health, reduce systemic inflammation, and improve insulin response. They even decrease cellular factors linked to cancer. This [...]
Skip the probiotics — instead, try these five simple steps for improved gut health
Bioavailability is a big buzz word in natural medicine these days. Basically, it describes how well your body absorbs an ingredient — whether a supplement or drug — from your GI tract into your [...]
Colonoscopies present grave danger to those with Irritable Bowel Disease
I often write about the many dangers of colonoscopy as a screening technique for colon cancer. It’s portrayed as a benign, safe procedure and commonly accepted as a necessary preventative [...]