How to Improve Your Digestive Health
We rely on our digestive systems to break down the food we eat and to absorb the nutrients we need for healthy functioning. If you do not take care of your digestive system, it cannot Read More
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How to Banish Digestive Bloating
Digestive bloating is caused by air, fluid or gas in the digestive tract. It makes your belly look and feel swollen or tight. While bloating is normal, it can also be uncomfortable. Seven tips to Read More
Calming Your Gut
In an effort to improve their digestive health, Americans have become obsessed with friendly bacteria, otherwise known as probiotics. In addition, Americans spend over $2 billion each year on probiotic supplements, while sales of fermented Read More
Harvesting the Microbiome of Athletes
Elite athletes work hard to excel in sports, but they may also get a natural edge from the bacteria that inhabit their digestive tracts. Scientists have now tapped into the microbiome of exceptional runners and Read More
Treating Autism by Targeting the Gut
Experts have called for large-scale studies into altering the make-up of bacteria in the gut, after a review showed that this might reduce the symptoms of Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). Until now, caregivers have relied Read More
What Everyone Should Know Before Taking Probiotics
Americans are expected to spend $2.5 billion annually on probiotic supplements by 2018. Which makes sense because probiotics have numerous health benefits, from digestive and immune support to weight management. But some experts, including leading Read More
The Role of Gut Bacteria Alzheimer?s disease
New research from Lund University in Sweden has shown that intestinal bacteria can accelerate the development of Alzheimer’s disease. According to the researchers behind the study, the results open up the door to new opportunities Read More
Surprising Ways to Get Your Probiotics
(Family Features) Chances are you?ve heard the term probiotics and know that these good bacteria that live in your gut promote healthy digestion. Did you know that probiotics are also key to a healthy immune Read More
Gut Feeling Are Probiotics the new Antidepressants?
By Raphael Kellman, MD Over the years I’ve seen many patients with anxiety, brain fog, and depression. Most had been overmedicating with prescriptions like Prozac, Lexapro, or Zoloft long before they came to me. Read More