Our modern diet vastly differs from that of our ancestors. It even differs from that of our great-grandparents. This is because their diets included many whole foods like whole grains, fruits, and vegetables. Add to this that all meals were prepared from scratch and contained a lot of fiber. On the other hand, we tend […]
Problems in your gut can lead to an array of problems throughout the body. But good gut health can be supported by several nutritional strategies. One of these nutritional strategies is the use of prebiotics and probiotics. These two compounds may sound similar, but they are very different, and are both important in optimizing your […]
Aside from the primary nutrients, there are many compounds found in food that are beneficial for your health. We commonly think of vitamins, minerals, and fiber, but there are many more compounds that are crucial for your health. One of these lesser-known food compounds is polyphenols. Polyphenols have many important functions in your body. This […]
Fungal microorganisms in an environment comprise the mycobiome, which is a crucial component of the human microbiome. Both health and disease can be impacted by your mycobiome. As such, maintaining a balance of beneficial and harmful fungi can help to determine if you remain healthy or experience infection or disease. Though research is limited in […]
You may only think of your gut when you are hungry, but your gut is more important than you think. Your gut includes your stomach and your mouth, esophagus (the pipe connecting your mouth and stomach together), intestines, and colon. The gut has many important roles, including digestion and absorption, but it also makes up […]
The term “microbiome” refers to microorganisms (microbiota) and their genomes that exist in and on the human body. This includes millions of bacteria, fungi, viruses, parasites, and protozoa. Each human has roughly 600,000 genes from microbes, compared to only 23,000 from human sources. The gut microbiome has diverse microbial inter-species interactions that can be either […]
As many cells as the human body contains, it has over ten times that number of microbes. The body’s genetic material is largely made up of microbes and not the human genome. These microbes are comprised of fungi, viruses, and bacteria that inhabit the body, making it its habitat. As such, this creates a balanced […]
Your microbiome plays a vital role in multiple health issues. While many healthcare providers in holistic medicine have considered gut health as one of the most important factors in addressing health issues, conventional medicine may have started seeing the light, especially with increasing literature highlighting the cancer-microbiome connection. Studies suggest that your microbiome may both […]
Your gut microbiome, or the balance of bacteria in your gut, plays a huge role in your health. When you experience dysbiosis, or an imbalance of this bacteria, it can lead to a host of health problems, including abdominal pain, nausea, and diarrhea. A Fecal Microbiota Transplantation (FMT) is an unorthodox but highly successful procedure […]
For a long time, the gut was only thought of as the place where digestion and elimination occurred. But recent scientific studies have shown that it plays a vital role in your immune health and even the health of your brain. But taking care of your gut isn’t easy, and there’s a lot of conflicting […]
