When you hear “immune system,” you might only think of white blood cells. But did you know that over 70% of your immune system lives in your gut?? A weakened gut ecosystem can wreak havoc on your ability to eliminate toxins and fight off bugs and other harmful organisms. That’s why, in today’s video I’m … Continue reading Boost Immune Strength – The Gut-Immune System Connection
The gut’s role in food allergies: Scientists identify changes in gut microbiota that may prevent or even reverse food allergies
The effects of food allergies can range from simply being annoying or inconvenient, preventing you from eating your favorite food, to life-threatening, like difficulty breathing. While medical means of combating food allergies do exist, a recent study has found a more natural, and potentially more effective, method of fighting food allergies – adjusting gut bacteria. A … Continue reading The gut’s role in food allergies: Scientists identify changes in gut microbiota that may prevent or even reverse food allergies
9 Conditions that can cause low back pain and constipation
Constipation – a condition marked by infrequent bowel movement and difficulty defecating – is mainly caused by dehydration and a lack of dietary fiber in the colon. It is one of the most common digestive disorders that affect millions of people worldwide. In the U.S. alone, over four million people reported experiencing frequent constipation, according to a … Continue reading 9 Conditions that can cause low back pain and constipation
Give your digestive system a quick boost by eating sprouted nuts
Nuts are some of the most nutritious foods on the planet. They are rich sources of vitamins and minerals, as well as fiber, antioxidants and healthy fats. Nuts like macadamia, hazelnuts, almonds and walnuts — although the latter two are technically drupes — also contain high amounts of heart-healthy nutrients, such as omega-3 fatty acids. But … Continue reading Give your digestive system a quick boost by eating sprouted nuts
Exploring the ”gut-heart” connection: Can heart failure be treated by boosting gut microbiota health?
As it turns out, dietary fiber isn’t just good for the digestive system — it’s also good for the heart. This is according to Cristiane Mayerhofer of Oslo University Hospital in Norway, who proposed that heart failure patients who consume more dietary fiber tend to have healthier gut bacteria. A healthy gut microbiota is associated with a reduced risk of … Continue reading Exploring the ”gut-heart” connection: Can heart failure be treated by boosting gut microbiota health?
Researchers discover gut bacteria that can render some drugs ineffective
If you’ve ever wondered why your body reacts differently despite being given the same medication as other people, the bacteria living in your gut may be to blame. In a study published in the journal Nature, researchers from Yale University found that gut microbiome – the colony of microorganisms that live inside the human gastrointestinal tract – can metabolize over 150 … Continue reading Researchers discover gut bacteria that can render some drugs ineffective
Seven Wonders of the Microbe World
Getty Images All seven videos from the 'Seven Wonders of the Microbe World' series combined into one, talking about Microbes and why some are good, some are bad and what they have done for mankind. Seven Wonders of the Microbe World Video Length: 25:49 minutes Related Posts How the gut microbes you’re born with affect … Continue reading Seven Wonders of the Microbe World
Study shows how viruses affect the bacteria populations in your gut, and what that means for your health
Bacteriophages, also known as phages, are viruses that target and destroy bacteria. An interesting thing about phages is that each one targets one specific strain of bacteria. Because of this, doctors used phages to fight bacterial infections before the dawn of antibiotics. Now, with the prevalence of antibiotic resistance, researchers are revisiting the idea of using … Continue reading Study shows how viruses affect the bacteria populations in your gut, and what that means for your health
Gut Health Kit: What If You Could Reset Your Gut in Just 30 Days?
Source: Gut Health Kit: What If You Could Reset Your Gut in Just 30 Days? by Dr. Edward Group "I was so bloated that I looked nine months pregnant," explains Andrea D., a school secretary from Madison, Wisconsin. "Anything I ate would come right back up, but I was still gaining unwanted weight." With pain rippling … Continue reading Gut Health Kit: What If You Could Reset Your Gut in Just 30 Days?
Is a healthier gut microbiome the master key to longevity?
Researchers now believe that boosting the health of the gut microbiome may be the secret to living healthier in old age. In a study published in the journal Nature Communications, researchers looked at how fecal transplantation from young mice to older ones stimulated the gut microbiome and revived the gut’s immune system. The gut, more so than many other internal … Continue reading Is a healthier gut microbiome the master key to longevity?
Dr. Eddy Bettermann MD 