Category: microbiome

Natural Remedies for Fibromyalgia

Fibromyalgia is a chronic inflammatory condition consisting of muscular and joint pain and fatigue.  Three to five percent of the population suffers with this condition; more than eighty percent are women.  This is one of the fastest growing disabling conditions in the US. You can beat Fibromyalgia with natural lifestyle strategies. Fibromyalgia is classically diagnosed…


Sauerkraut: Embracing the Sweetness of Sour Cabbage

Sauerkraut is a seemingly simple classic German food, made from only two ingredients, but it’s rich in health benefits and versatility. It’s also one of the easiest and healthiest foods to make at home—and one that kids can help prepare.  Are you ready to embrace sour cabbage? What Is Sauerkraut? Sauerkraut is a combination of…


CUHK Clinical Researchers Conduct Large-Scale Pilot Study on Long COVID

Many people who have recovered from a COVID-19 infection may live with post-COVID symptoms (also called long COVID) for an unknown period of time. Clinical researchers from Hong Kong are carrying out a large-scale pilot study on the prevalence of the disease. The data can be used to formulate diagnosis and treatment plans. The study…


Better Than Laxatives: The “King of Fruit” Helps to Relieve Constipation

When it comes to regularity, almost everybody needs a little help “moving things along” at one time or another.  But for millions of Americans, the problem is not just an occasional “glitch” in routine but a frequent occurrence.  According to a recent review published in Gastroenterology, 16 percent of Americans suffer from chronic constipation – with the…


Brain Fog May Be Treated by Healing the Gut

“Brain fog” is a frequently mentioned symptom in recent years.When people describe themselves as having brain fog, they often mention poor memory, difficulty concentrating and slow thinking. In addition to COVID-19 related brain fog, intestinal problems can also be one of the factors that trigger brain fog. What are the ways to improve brain fog…


Beyond Diet: 10 Minutes of This Helps Heal the Gut

It is generally believed that intestinal bacteria are closely related to our diet, but research has found that high intestinal bacteria diversity and having a large number of beneficial bacteria are also related to exercise. According to gut bacteria experts, doing aerobic exercise correctly can improve the gut microbiome. When you get out of the…


Cultural Immersion: Choosing the Right Yogurt

The yogurt section seems to be taking on a life of its own, whether those cultures are “live” or not. Shoppers can expect to find numerous brands with a plethora of varieties. If traditional yogurt was an acquired taste before or if it seems too passé now, you may be pleasantly surprised by this newer…


Eat This Special Fiber for Good Gut Health

Most everybody knows about probiotics. These are foods and supplements that help strengthen the immune system, and improve digestion. A lesser known trend in the world of gut health is called prebiotics. Both prebiotics and probiotics contribute to the health of our microbiome—a name for the diverse bacterial colony that lives inside each of us. The…


Prebiotics and Probiotics

If you’re not thinking about your gut health, you’re missing an important element of your overall health. Your gut can influence mood, immunity, metabolism, and the functionality of your body’s internal systems. How does it have this kind of power? Think about it this way: You’ve got trillions of cells in your body that most…


8 Ways to Avoid Food Poisoning

Poison control experts have advice for how to avoid food poisoning at your Memorial Day BBQs and picnics. “Forgetting about food safety is a recipe for disaster,” says Diane Calello, executive and medical director of the New Jersey Poison Control Center at Rutgers New Jersey Medical School. “Don’t prepare food if you have any kind…