What we want to do as we get older is to ensure that our gut microbiome is healthy, and that means we need to take steps to cultivate the good bugs and discourage the bad bugs from becoming dominant. To back up a bit, the gut microbiota is the assembly of microorganisms living in our...
We all know by now that the pillars of a healthy lifestyle are regular exercise, eating enough fruit and vegetables, a good night's sleep and staying hydrated. All of these things also support the gut microbiome—all the microbes that live in your digestive system—but there are some extras...
The immune system is really active in the small intestine to make sure that microbes aren’t getting so close. And if they do, there’s a response to get them back to the right location Metabolic and inflammatory diseases are all over the place during our age. The gut microbiome is criti...
“A healthy gut is really a healthy gut microbiome. The microbiome is a liquid organ in your digestive tract that needs a diversity of gut bacteria, viruses, fungi and other microorganisms to help break down food and metabolize it into energy while supporting the immune system and influencing ...
“A healthy microbiome means having optimal digestion. If someone has been having a problem with digestion, such as IBS, a balanced gut microbiome can improve that condition and get the GI tract back on track,” says Pam Patty, a registered dietitian at INTEGRIS. “Research has...
In the gut microbiome, the “good” bacteria do more than just help with digestion. They help keep your “bad” bacteria in check. They multiply so often that the unhealthy kind don't have space to grow. When you have a healthy balance of bacteria in your gut, it’s called equilibrium...
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was having a heart issue. He immediately assured me that I was having acid reflux and recommended that I get an over-the-counter acid blocker. Since I was brought up using homeopathy, I was not accustomed to taking over-the-counter drugs and I resisted his advice. This was a terrible ...
Aiming for a high-quality diet that reduces ultra-processed foods to the occasional treat will help you reap those TEF benefits. Your gut microbiome will also thank you for it. 4. Get your caffeine fix The caffeine in green tea and coffee can increase your energy expenditure by a small amo...
Diet and Gut Microbial Diversity This finding suggests that environmental factors which influence the pace or trajectory of within-host evolution will also have important effects on the development of microbiota-driven disease. For example, people who consume a healthy diet tend to develop diverse bact...