Dr. Basima Williams, a functional medicine expert, premieres Feel Good Gut Health on March 22nd, aiming to educate on gut health's impact on immune function and longevity. The gut hosts 70-80% of the immune system, producing short-chain fatty acids that reduce inflammation and maintain gut lining integrity, crucial for preventing leaky gut and autoimmune disorders. … Continue reading From leaky gut to longevity: Dr. Basima Williams unveils how gut health impacts your immune system and aging
Research science reveals FIVE most common genetic diseases among Ashkenazi Jews
The National Gaucher Foundation (NGF) published a fact sheet highlighting the five most common genetic diseases among Ashkenazi Jews, a highly insulated group of people with a common ancestry (i.e. "inbreeding). With so much focus on Israel these days, including Israeli Prime Minister and Ashkenazi Jew Benjamin Netanyahu, it is worth highlighting that many from this particular … Continue reading Research science reveals FIVE most common genetic diseases among Ashkenazi Jews
Ozempic weight loss drug left women vomiting for YEARS after stopping it: “I wish I never touched it”
Women everywhere who got duped into taking Ozempic, a controversial weight-loss pharmaceutical, are reporting that the side effects they still suffer have lingered for many years after they stopped taking it. A 38-year-old teacher named Emily Wright from Toronto says she actually had to quit her job after the gastroparesis she developed from taking Ozempic left her … Continue reading Ozempic weight loss drug left women vomiting for YEARS after stopping it: “I wish I never touched it”
Want to improve your brain health naturally? Eat more fermented, cultured foods
New research out of Ireland has confirmed that fermented and cultured foods are good both for gut and brain. Eating foods that are alive and thriving due to beneficial bacteria – a few common examples include yogurt, kefir, kombucha, and kimchi – can greatly improve one’s mental health, concludes the review, which was published in the journal Preventive … Continue reading Want to improve your brain health naturally? Eat more fermented, cultured foods
Study suggests your gut microbiome shapes your personality
Following a nutritious diet is important for your overall well-being. And according to a study published in the journal Nature, what you eat may even influence your personality. The results of the study conducted by researchers from Texas A&M University showed that your diet could be linked to different personality traits. Gut health and personality traits The study findings showed … Continue reading Study suggests your gut microbiome shapes your personality
It turns out, having a healthy gut can make you “fear less”
A study led by Weill Cornell Medicine in New York City has shown that a healthy gut can make you “fear less” by extinguishing your fear memories. In an article published in the journal Nature, the researchers detailed how they used mice to explore the ability to unlearn fear responses. Exploring the gut’s role in fear response It has become increasingly evident that … Continue reading It turns out, having a healthy gut can make you “fear less”
Study: Coffee drinkers have higher levels of anti-inflammatory gut bacteria
Coffee is an excellent drink that does more than just energize your body — it helps keep your arteries healthy, staves off obesity and protects the brain from age-related damage, among other things. Recent studies also suggest that coffee can boost gut health. One study, in particular, linked high coffee consumption to higher levels of anti-inflammatory gut bacteria and improved composition of the gut microbiome. … Continue reading Study: Coffee drinkers have higher levels of anti-inflammatory gut bacteria
5 Kid-friendly herbs for treating different ailments
Natural remedies have long been known for effectively addressing different ailments without the dangerous side effects that come with conventional medicine. Many parents nowadays are choosing natural cures whenever their children get sick. They head over to their gardens instead of the nearby pharmacy whenever their children experience a fever. But with the many different … Continue reading 5 Kid-friendly herbs for treating different ailments
Homegrown medicine: Local yarrow from the Middle East shown to have gastroprotective properties
Gastric or stomach ulcers are open sores that develop along the lining of the stomach. When they occur in the first part of the small intestine, they are called duodenal ulcers. Gastric ulcer is the most prevalent gastrointestinal disorder in the world, affecting about 5 percent of the world’s population. Gastric ulcers can be caused by … Continue reading Homegrown medicine: Local yarrow from the Middle East shown to have gastroprotective properties
The healing protein: Addressing thyroid problems with collagen
Collagen is the most abundant protein in your body. It’s one of the building blocks of the skin, bones and muscles and supports the structure of the organs and arteries. Best known for its skincare and fitness benefits, collagen may also help treat thyroid problems. Collagen for thyroid problems The thyroid gland is a small organ that regulates metabolism — … Continue reading The healing protein: Addressing thyroid problems with collagen
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