How the ‘Right Fiber’ Can Help You Lose Belly Fat? What kind of fiber nourishes the microbes in the gut? The more we discover about the human microbiome – the population of microbes that live in the human body – the more we see the connection between gut health and overall body health. What kind…
Rising Gut Dysbiosis Rates Point to How Nature’s Microbiome Impacts Our Own
As of 2022, the global probiotics market is valued at over $60 billion and rising. Probiotics are designed to benefit your gut, and the role gut health plays in our holistic wellbeing is gaining recognition from scientists, nutritionists, doctors, and many others. At the same time, there is a startling rise in the condition of…
How to Cultivate a Healthy Gut Microbiome with Food
Our gut flora is determined by what we eat, for good or for ill. When we eat meat, dairy, eggs, and seafood, our gut flora can take certain components in them (carnitine and choline) and produce something that ends up as a toxic compound called TMAO, which may set us up for a heart attack,…
Any Fiber Is Good Fiber, Just Get More of It
Which kind of fiber supplement is right for you? It doesn’t really matter, researchers say. That huge array of dietary fiber supplements in the drugstore or grocery aisle can be overwhelming to a consumer. They make all sorts of health claims too, not being subject to FDA review and approval. So how do you know which supplement…
Foods to Fight Constipation
If you’ve been feeling a little backed up, you’re not alone. Constipation is one of the leading gastrointestinal complaints in America — about 63 million people in the United States experience the condition, according to the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK). Chances are most of us have experienced constipation, a…
“Stunning” Study Reveals: Making This Simple Dietary Change Improves Gut Microbiome, Helps Prevent Inflammatory Diseases
Research confirms what natural health experts have insisted for years: that the gut microbiome – the community of bacteria in the intestinal tract – plays a vital role in health. Researchers say imbalances in this microbial community – alternatively known as dysbiosis – can trigger a laundry list of unwanted health conditions, including increased risk…
Buying a Healthier Planet (And Better Products)
September 2, 2022
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Improving soil health is an overlooked key for nutrient-dense food and a healthier planet, and we can support farming that has this focus through the products we purchase. Whether you’re familiar with the term or not, regenerative agriculture is a top food trend this year. It’s of growing interest to consumers, particularly when it’s presented…
Study Finds That Immunity Is Related to Gut Health and Diet
August 29, 2022
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Researchers from the University of Sydney have said that the results of a pre-clinical study conducted by the university have enhanced understanding of diet’s effect on immunity and gut health. The Sydney University study found that high-protein diets can trigger an immune response by altering the composition and activity of the gut microbiota—a collection of microorganisms…
This Common Medicine Kills Your Gut Bacteria, Here’s How to Prevent That
In recent years, antibiotics abuse has become increasingly serious. We even take antibiotics to cure colds, even when they’re caused by viruses and not bacteria. The only function of antibiotics is to kill bacteria, such as gastroenteritis-causing salmonella, but people mistakenly, and frequently, think strong antibiotics are a cure-all for common ailments. We now know…
Five Best Practices For a Healthy Microbiome
August 1, 2022
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Three years ago I wrote an article entitled, “New Chinese Medicine Tools to Replenish and Repair Our Gut” for the OM Newspaper. In that article I discussed recent research and ideas on how those practicing Eastern Asian Medicine can identify themselves as experts in helping patients achieve a “healthy gut” and rightfully take their place…
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