The kiwi is a wonder fruit when it comes to tackling the tough, often painful, chronic constipation afflicting so many people worldwide. Chronic constipation can have many causes. The good news is, nature has many remedies for this uncomfortable, even painful, condition. Prunes are the first fruit that many think of when it comes to relieving constipation, and…
Digestive Diseases—Gallstones
What Are Gallstones? Gallstones are hard, pebble-like pieces of material, usually made of cholesterol or bilirubin, that form in your gallbladder. Gallstones can range in size from a grain of sand to a golf ball. The gallbladder can make one large gallstone, hundreds of tiny stones, or both small and large stones. When gallstones block the bile ducts of your biliary tract,…
Foods to Fight Constipation
If you’ve been feeling a little backed up, you’re not alone. Constipation is one of the leading gastrointestinal complaints in America — about 63 million people in the United States experience the condition, according to the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK). Chances are most of us have experienced constipation, a…
“Stunning” Study Reveals: Making This Simple Dietary Change Improves Gut Microbiome, Helps Prevent Inflammatory Diseases
Research confirms what natural health experts have insisted for years: that the gut microbiome – the community of bacteria in the intestinal tract – plays a vital role in health. Researchers say imbalances in this microbial community – alternatively known as dysbiosis – can trigger a laundry list of unwanted health conditions, including increased risk…
There’s a Link Between Gut Bacteria and Fibromyalgia Severity
Researchers have found that alterations in gut bacteria and blood bile acids of women with fibromyalgia are associated with the severity of their symptoms. Their new study also points to a biological signature that could facilitate diagnosis. Affecting up to 4% of the population and mostly women, fibromyalgia is a syndrome that causes pain, fatigue,…
Regular Consumption of This Helps Keep Alzheimer’s at Bay
September 5, 2022
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The cause of Alzheimer’s disease may be related to gut microbiota disorders, and a regular consumption of one type of food helps people stay away from this disease. Lipopolysaccharide Is a Major Culprit of Alzheimer’s Disease American and Canadian scientists have recently published a study in the journal Frontiers in Neurology. They have discovered a…
Buying a Healthier Planet (And Better Products)
September 2, 2022
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Improving soil health is an overlooked key for nutrient-dense food and a healthier planet, and we can support farming that has this focus through the products we purchase. Whether you’re familiar with the term or not, regenerative agriculture is a top food trend this year. It’s of growing interest to consumers, particularly when it’s presented…
Gut Symptoms Might Be Warning Signs of Heart Disease: 2 Tips
Do you experience stomach pain, bloating, constipation, bad breath, or poor digestion? It might not be at the center of your attention if it’s only happened once or twice, but the recurrence of these symptoms may be precursors to heart disease. It’s worth watching out for. You might ask yourself if this is really such…
Study Finds That Immunity Is Related to Gut Health and Diet
August 29, 2022
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Researchers from the University of Sydney have said that the results of a pre-clinical study conducted by the university have enhanced understanding of diet’s effect on immunity and gut health. The Sydney University study found that high-protein diets can trigger an immune response by altering the composition and activity of the gut microbiota—a collection of microorganisms…
Ask a Doctor: What Is Leaky Gut?
A leaky gut is when our intestinal lining develops holes that allow harmful substances to leak into our bloodstream. Our intestinal lining has t has two main jobs. The first is to digest food so that we can absorb nutrients and water into our bloodstream for distribution throughout the body. The second job is to…
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