The Importance of Gut Health Before I had kids, I didn’t think much about gut health or why it is so important. As a child, I had a ton of stomach issues and there was no explanation for my constant pain. I also had anxiety, and I have since learned so much about the brain and...
This led researchers from the University Medical Center Groningen, The Netherlands to set out on a new path — a study of how you can use diet to restore the health of your gut microbiome and in the end protect yourself from all of those issues. They were specifically looking for foods th...
RELATED: Protein: Is It Bad for Your Gut? But even when we have a healthy composition of bacteria in our digestive tracts, they are only beneficial as long as they stay in our guts. If they get past our digestive barrier and enter our systems, they become harmful. As a result, the c...
EDITOR’S NOTE: Since Gary Young’s passing, we have been taking stock of the tremendous contributions he made to the world by revisiting his presentations, such as this fascinating blog post series on enzymes and gut health, originally published in 2011. This is part one of a three-part s...
of fiber that the body cannot digest. They are found in certain foods such as garlic, onions, and bananas. Prebiotics can help feed the beneficial bacteria in your gut and promote their growth. When taken together, prebiotics and probiotics can work synergistically to promote digestive health. ...
I had always thought the brain was the center of health, but I’ve recently learned I was wrong. My gut is the center of health, and while it is not my brain many experts feel the gut is our “second brain” since it communicates with our brain and play
Ounce for ounce, they are nutrient powerhouses with beneficial fats and plant protein. Many studies recommend eating 1-1/2 ounces of nuts a day, but which are best? High levels of nutrients put these at the top of the list. Pistachioshaveantioxidantsincluding lutein, important foreye health,...
gut e.g. microflora is unique. Instead of choosing a supplement at random, Sunny took tons of probiotics off the shelf that day and instead of going home, he went to the lab and began testing probiotics, sequencing his son's microflora, and researching strains that best matched his son's...
Have you noticed digestive problems, bloating and fatigue? If so, it may be time to focus on healing your gut.See Beyond Shop’s Ion Gut Healthproducts are here to help. Here are six of the best ways to get started: 1)Start with probiotics ...
Our choice for the best overall DNA health test, Nebula Genomics, is a full genome test (meaning it analyzes each and every one of your genes). The Deep and Ultra Deep tests, in particular, read through and check your entire genome at least 30 and 100 times, respectively. Competitor Sequ...