Everywhere you turn there is a new product or someone telling you what to eat; it is on TV, in magazine articles, and blogs. You see “the Gut Makeover”, or the “Wheat Belly Diet”, or “Eat This, Not That.” All of these sources say different things. The conflicting information can be very confusing, but it doesn’t have to be. There are basic foods to eat for a healthy gut and some to eat to re-balance…
“All Disease Begins in the Gut” A gut which becomes inflamed will become very porous (much more than normal) and will allow large food proteins, bacteria, fungi, metal and toxic substances straight into our bloodstream. This is the basis of Leaky Gut. Hippocrates said, “All disease begins in the gut” meaning that a healthy diet can promote a healthy gastrointestinal (GI) tract and help prevent many disease conditions. Hippocrates lived more than 2400 years ago…
Do you give your digestive system as much credit as it deserves? Every ounce of energy that your body uses comes from the tireless work of your complex gastrointestinal (GI) tract. Being such an integral part of the human body, it’s important to understand that the digestive system is susceptible to a number of different diseases. Even though between 60 to 70 million people are affected by a digestive system disease, it’s something that’s rarely…
Following a diet plan might not necessarily mean you are following it perfectly well as it depends on the bacteria that might be in your gut. A research was conducted on overweight people to check the number of bacteria in their guts. A low-fat diet that was high in fiber was given to them over a period of 26 weeks and those taking a high fiber diet lost almost 11 pounds of body fat while…
Are you aware that the human body is primarily made up of bacteria? This may sound like a frightening fact, but you’ll be happy to know that not all bacteria is bad for the body. Although it’s common knowledge that some strains of bacteria can lead to illness, we can also enjoy a thriving population of healthy bacteria, too. What is Gut Microbiome Anyway? Pronounced micro-BYE-ohm, this term is often used to describe the microbes…
When we think about bacteria, the first thing which comes into our minds is some kind of disease. But we are wrong, bacterias can be both good and bad. Having said that, probiotics for women are a kind of live bacteria and yeasts that are very beneficial for our body and especially for the digestive system. Here we talk about probiotics for women and how they are useful for them. Good bacteria, that are the…
The Leaky gut syndrome is becoming an increasingly common problem in the western world. The condition often goes undiagnosed by medical doctors, causing long-term gut discomfort and fatigue, as well as a myriad of other negative health conditions. The problem with seeking help for leaky gut syndrome lies in its diagnosis. It’s hard to differentiate leaky gut syndrome from other conditions like irritable bowel syndrome, chronic fatigue syndrome, Celiac disease, and food intolerances. Patients often spend…
Bacteria. The very mention of it conjures images of harmful microscopic invaders working to make you sick. Bacterial infections, bacterial illness, etc. However, not all bacteria are created equally. Just as there are certain strains that can make you incredibly sick, so too are there strains that are hugely beneficial for your overall health. Probiotics are one such type of ‘friendly’ bacteria that help to keep your gut healthy and functioning properly. What Are Probiotics?…