Tag: Gut health

The Critical Differences Between A1 and A2 Milk

Dairy is a common trigger for autoimmune and chronic diseases. Consequently, sometimes people reluctantly remove dairy from their diet in an attempt to heal themselves. I went dairy-free for roughly five years in order to reverse rheumatoid arthritis. I believe removing all dairy from my diet was a critical step in my healing journey. However, if…


Myth of ‘Moderation’: Is There No Safe Amount of Alcohol?

Mike Dyson, 33, passed away suddenly on Christmas Day after several drinks, before he even had a chance to open his presents. Dyson went to his neighbor’s house to drink at 1:30 p.m. After drinking about four glasses of whiskey and some hot water, he lay down on a bed. Everyone thought he was sleeping….


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…


Fatty Liver Disease Affects 1 in 3 Americans: Tips to Reverse It Naturally

Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease affects one in three adults and is considered one of the most common liver diseases in the United States.[1] The condition results in abdominal swelling and pain as well as severe fatigue.[2] The condition can be dangerous if it continues to progress, leading to chronic inflammation and cirrhosis.  Normally, the liver…


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…


Healthy Reasons to Eat More Real Cinnamon (Not Its Cousin)

If you live in North America or Europe, that jar of “cinnamon” in your cupboard is probably not truly cinnamon at all, but a very similar spice known as cassia. True cinnamon is usually labeled “Ceylon cinnamon” and comes principally from Sri Lanka (called Ceylon in colonial times), India, Madagascar, Brazil, and the Caribbean. Cassia, on the other…


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…


7 Causes and 2 Cures for Stomach Cramps

Stomach cramps are also called gastro spasms, which can feel like a sharp pain in the abdomen and can in serious cases even result in vomiting. In our busy lives, it’s very common for us to have lunch while working at the same time. Sometimes, after eating some spicy food, one may experience upper abdominal…


Gut Bacteria Could Hold the Key To Treating Inflammatory Bowel Disease

Australian researchers have isolated five strains of beneficial gut bacteria that may lead to the development of new treatments for inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) and reduce the risk of certain types of bowel cancer. IBD is thought to be caused by an abnormal composition of gut bacteria which creates an immune response in genetically susceptible…


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…