I'm not much of a gambling woman, but in this case, I'm willing to bet that no one ever asked you the following question before. "Do you have a healthy gut?" Well, if you're anything like the average American the honest answer is most likely "No." Our modern lifestyle makes maintaining our ... Read More ›
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UPDATED:July 26, 2018
UPDATED:October 17, 2018
Cure anxiety and depression with gut bacteria in 4 steps
Everyone feels a bit down from time to time. And we all experience some anxiety occasionally. But if your “every once in a while” starts happening more often, your doctor may suggest putting you on an antidepressant. Before you submit to popping those heavy-duty pills, which come with a spotty ... Read More ›
UPDATED:October 17, 2017
Feed your microbiome to supercharge your health
There’s been a lot of buzz lately about microbiomes. It turns out their care and feeding is critical to our good health. But if you’ve heard the word microbiome before and don’t have any clue what it means, don’t worry. You’re in good company. Microbiome may be an intimidating word, but it boils ... Read More ›
UPDATED:September 18, 2017
What you need to know about antibiotic resistance
You know the routine. You feel ill and you make an appointment to see your doctor. He gives you a prescription for antibiotics. You feel better. The problem is that prescription may not being doing you any good. And what’s worse, it could be harmful. According to recent research, between ... Read More ›
UPDATED:September 6, 2017
Diseases triggered by unhealthy gut bacteria
As unlikely as it seems, unhealthy gut bacteria have become a hot topic. But it’s not just everyday complaints such as nausea, cramping or stomachaches that has everyone talking about gut flora these days. It turns out a healthy digestive system is at the center of how we look and feel. And ... Read More ›
UPDATED:August 18, 2017
PREbiotics could be key to less anxiety and better sleep
You hear a lot about probiotics these days. And it’s easy to see why. It seems like hardly a week goes by when we don’t get some exciting news about our gut health. And probiotics contribute to healthy gut flora. Replenishing our good gut bugs in the face of diet mistakes, stress and ... Read More ›
UPDATED:September 29, 2017
6 things to know before you try coconut vinegar
You probably already know we’re huge fans of coconut around here. We’ve often written about the versatility of this tropical seed. For example a fistful of unsweetened coconut flakes makes a delicious snack. You can create your own healthy “trail mix” by combining a few of your favorite nuts with ... Read More ›
UPDATED:August 6, 2019
The belly bug secret to beating depression
It’s safe. It’s affordable. There are no side effects (well, except GOOD ones that is). And it can effectively relieve depression, according to researchers at the Farncombe Family Digestive Health Research Institute. I’m talking about probiotics. As exciting new research confirms gut bugs could ... Read More ›
UPDATED:February 8, 2018
6 ways to supercharge your good gut bugs
It’s incredible how much we’ve learned about the importance of our gut health in the last decade. As unlikely as it may have seemed at first, we now understand that keeping the microflora in our guts healthy is critical to our overall good health. Experts say having balanced belly bugs is linked ... Read More ›
UPDATED:April 18, 2017
Get your probiotics with 5 foods that aren’t yogurt
Most folks know by now that yogurt is rich in probiotics. But while eating plain yogurt with fruit is a great way to naturally boost your good gut bugs, it’s far from the only probiotic food you can put on your menu. Probiotics are living microorganisms that fight off bad bugs to help keep us ... Read More ›
