Gut Health

When we discuss the gut microbiome, bacteria often steal the spotlight. But there's another group of microorganisms that plays a vital role in our digestive health – fungi. Although they're less prevalent than bacteria, fungi contribute to the balance of...

Most of us have been there before. You go to the doctor, get prescribed a course of antibiotics, and your gut is in turmoil before you know it. Chances are, if you’re reading this, you’ve recently gone through a round...

Despite their similar-sounding names, probiotics and prebiotics each play a unique role in keeping our bodies happy and healthy. In this article, we’ll explore what sets them apart and why they (both) deserve a special place in your daily health...

If you’re looking to take control of your health and feel your best every day, it may be time to give probiotics a try. These tiny microbes can help women tackle a wide range of issues, from digestive woes to...

If you ever feel like you're running on empty, even when you've had a full night's sleep – you're not alone. Many people struggle with low energy, but few realize that gut health could be the culprit.. The Gut-Energy Connection...

Our gut and brain are connected in a way that science is just starting to fully understand. But what we do know is that our gut is home to trillions of bacteria, collectively known as the gut microbiome. And this...

Our overall health and wellbeing is largely determined by the environment in which we live. This includes our physical environment, our emotions, and even the balance of bacteria in our gut. Did you know that the state of your gut...

Eating healthy can be hard at any age. Naturally, our bodies and taste buds change over time, and coupled with the challenges of shopping, meal preparation, and a weakened sense of taste or appetite, the challenges can seem daunting. Keep...

What are probiotics? And what do they do? Probiotics are living microorganisms that live in your gut and help your body in many different ways. But, do probiotics help your immune system? To answer that, it’s important to understand the...

Tired of dealing with symptoms like bloating, abdominal pain, diarrhea, constipation, or low-grade allergies?  If your digestive health has been lacking for a while, yeast could be the hidden villain. Yeast overgrowth can be a difficult condition to manage, but...

Upset stomach, diarrhea, and a general uneasiness in your gut are a sign that something needs to be adjusted. Listen as Carolyn Dean MD ND discusses gut health, common causes of gut disturbances, and what you could do as a...

The gut is the foundation of everything else. Besides digesting the foods we eat, it has the large workload of absorbing nutrients and using them to fuel the rest of the body. If the gut isn’t healthy, it can affect...

How to Know Your Gut is Healthy Before you learn how to improve gut health, you must first understand the gut microbiome. Studies continue to prove the importance of having a healthy gut, particularly for better immune responses. The gut...

Our immune function is an incredibly complex system that keeps our bodies functioning through a lifetime of challenges. But some peoples' current lifestyles, or unconscious habits, may be creating an extra strain on how well their immune system can do...