Your lifelong health may have been decided the day you were born, says microbiome researcher Henna-Maria Uusitupa. In this fascinating talk, she shows how the gut microbes you acquire during birth and as an infant impact your health into adulthood -- and discusses new microbiome research that could help tackle problems like obesity and diabetes. … Continue reading How the gut microbes you’re born with affect your lifelong health|Henna-Maria Uusitupa
How Licorice Root Benefits & Balances Candida Overgrowth
Source: How Licorice Root Benefits & Balances Candida Overgrowth by Dr. Edward Group In ancient Egypt, if you wanted something sweet to quench your thirst, you couldn’t grab a sports drink at a local convenience store. Instead, Egyptians made a liquid drink from licorice root that looked like tea. Pharaohs and prophets alike drank the tea … Continue reading How Licorice Root Benefits & Balances Candida Overgrowth
Compounds in citrus fruits and orange juice found to improve gut health
Taking care of your gut is important for supporting your overall health. One of the ways to improve gut health is to consume orange juice and other citrus fruits, according to a study published in the Journal of Medicinal Food. In this study, a team of researchers from Sao Paulo State University (UNESP) and the University of Sao Paulo (USP) in Brazil examined … Continue reading Compounds in citrus fruits and orange juice found to improve gut health
Overall health starts in your gut, and gut health starts with probiotics and fiber, according to Chinese study
Numerous studies have shown that having a healthy, balanced diet is something that most people should strive for. After all, a good diet is the cornerstone of a healthy lifestyle that will help prevent most diseases and conditions. Now there’s a new study from China that shows how the effects of a good diet on … Continue reading Overall health starts in your gut, and gut health starts with probiotics and fiber, according to Chinese study
Gut bacteria “signatures” predict how the body will respond to poor food choices, predicting risk for diabetes, heart disease
An animal study published in the journal Cell Reports has revealed that examining the chemical signatures present in gut bacteria and passed on to the urine may hold clues on how the body reacts to poor food choices. The scientific community has long established that various species of bacteria and other gut microbes work with the body’s own cells to … Continue reading Gut bacteria “signatures” predict how the body will respond to poor food choices, predicting risk for diabetes, heart disease
Antibiotics Cause Health Problems and Candida Overgrowth
Over half a million kids in the U.S. each year have side effects or bad reactions from common prescription drugs, and five percent of them are hospitalized. Children under five are the most affected and the drugs causing the problems run the gamut, but antibiotics have been found to cause the most problems. Immediate problems … Continue reading Antibiotics Cause Health Problems and Candida Overgrowth
Many mental illnesses are inflammation based: More and more science backs up a link between gut health and mental health
You may have heard before that your stomach is home to trillions of bacteria. These microorganisms help break down the food you eat and have a lot to do with the quality of your overall health. But did you know that the state of your gut can impact the state of your mind, and in turn may affect your mood? … Continue reading Many mental illnesses are inflammation based: More and more science backs up a link between gut health and mental health
Presence and amount of gut bacteria can predict how fast pancreatic cancer cells grow
Pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma, or PDA, is the most common and by far the most lethal form of pancreatic cancer. Pancreapedia reports that it is extremely aggressive, and for most patients their only hope of survival hinges on the total surgical removal of the tumor. Unfortunately, such tumors cannot be removed in upwards of 90 percent of cases, making … Continue reading Presence and amount of gut bacteria can predict how fast pancreatic cancer cells grow
Lactobacillus acidophilus: A Healthy Probiotic Strain
Source: Lactobacillus acidophilus: A Healthy Probiotic Strain by Dr. Edward Group Thanks to advances in the understanding of the human body and bacteria, the incredible list of benefits that probiotics offer has been brought to light! Knowing if probiotics are right for you specifically might be a challenge, but knowing a little bit more about the family of … Continue reading Lactobacillus acidophilus: A Healthy Probiotic Strain
Do Probiotics Fight Lactose Intolerance?
Source: Do Probiotics Fight Lactose Intolerance? by Dr. Edward Group Lactose intolerance is one of the most common food allergies; symptoms range from mild discomfort to extreme intestinal pain. Complete avoidance of dairy is perhaps the easiest way to avoid these problems, especially for young children. However, it might not be the only option. According to a recent … Continue reading Do Probiotics Fight Lactose Intolerance?
Dr. Eddy Bettermann MD 