Exciting new research shows that the healthy bacteria in your gut (your microbiome) enhance your health in many ways. We all have more bacteria in our intestinal tract than we have cells in our bodies. If you have the right intestinal bacteria they: lower inflammation improve blood sugar and cholesterol profiles remove toxins protect us … Read more
By now, you’re probably aware of how important a balanced gut microbiome is to your overall health, but how do you go about optimizing your gut flora? And what steps can you take to protect and nourish your baby’s microbiome, even before and during birth? In this interview, Dr. Robynne Chutkan, a gastroenterologist (a doctor … Read more
If you have stubborn weight problems, you may be suffering from gut dysbiosis, an imbalance in the bacteria that live in your gut. Gut dysbiosis can manifest in the body in all sorts of ways: various digestive symptoms such as loose stools, bloating, gas, constipation, or abdominal pain. It can also appear in the form … Read more