Tag: healthy microbiome

How Can You Cultivate a Gut Microbiome to Live to Be 100?

June 19, 2023
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In a new study published in Nature Microbiology, researchers examined 195 centenarians from Japan and Sardinia and discovered a distinct gut microbiome that may unlock the secret to this population’s exceptional longevity. This research represents a significant leap forward in understanding the pivotal role played by the gut microbiome in safeguarding health and combating diseases. “We…

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Fermented Foods and Fibre May Lower Stress Levels – New Study

November 1, 2022
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When it comes to dealing with stress, we’re often told the best things we can do are exercise, make time for our favourite activities or try meditation or mindfulness. But the kinds of foods we eat may also be an effective way of dealing with stress, according to research published by me and other members…

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Five Best Practices For a Healthy Microbiome

August 1, 2022
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Three years ago I wrote an article entitled, “New Chinese Medicine Tools to Replenish and Repair Our Gut” for the OM Newspaper. In that article I discussed recent research and ideas on how those practicing Eastern Asian Medicine can identify themselves as experts in helping patients achieve a “healthy gut” and rightfully take their place…

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How to Keep Your Microbiome Healthy With Prebiotic Foods

March 17, 2022
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If you look at the classics, the most frequently cited articles in the scientific nutrition literature, the original glycemic index paper comes out at #10, cited over a thousand times. Learning about fruit, vegetables, and cancer prevention was a hallmark. But hitting the top five, cited more than 2,000 times, “Dietary modulation of the human…

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New Study Confirms Problem With Common Food Additive

January 17, 2022
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As we begin to understand the relationship between the foods we eat and our overall health, the term “gut health” and “microbiome” have become increasingly more important in recent years. A study recently published in the journal Gastroenterology found that one additive widely used in processed foods “may be contributing to increased prevalence of an…

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