DAVIDPERLMUTTER So much has been written in scientific journals recently about how the loss of microbes in the gut, especially earlier in life, affects the immune system. For example, researcher Marsha Wills-Karp, at the Johns Hopkins School of Public Health, recently revealed how early life exposure to antibiotics is associated with a substantial increased risk […]
Date: September 22, 2015 Source: University of Chicago Medical Center Summary: The gut bacteria of infants who developed tolerance to cow’s milk after treatment with probiotic formula showed significant differences from those who remained allergic, according to a new study. The gut bacteria of infants who developed tolerance to cow’s milk after treatment with probiotic […]
Exp Ther Med. 2015 May;9(5):1593-1596. Epub 2015 Feb 17. Lin RJ, Qiu LH, Guan RZ, Hu SJ, Liu YY, Wang GJ. Abstract The aim of the present study was to provide evidence for the application of probiotics in the prevention and treatment of infantile eczema by exploring changes in the intestinal Bifidobacteria levels and the […]
Consumption of fermented foods interacts with neuroticism to predict social anxiety THURSDAY, June 11, 2015 (HealthDay News) — Fermented foods that contain probiotics seem to have a protective effect against social anxiety, especially among those with neuroticism, according to a study published in the Aug. 15 issue of Psychiatry Research. Matthew R. Hilimire, Ph.D., from […]
CATHERINE GUTHRIE · MARCH 2015 Your intestines are home to a great deal of your digestive system, nervous system, and immune system. Here’s how to keep them healthy. Modern life is hard on your gut. Your entire digestive tract can be affected by stress, processed foods, alcohol, medications, and bacteria. All that chronic irritation can lead to inflammation and, […]
The Need for a Diverticulitis Diet Diverticulitis is a painful and upsetting disturbance in the digestive tract, a colon disease, which can be effectively treated with the diverticulitis diet. While some individuals experience constant discomfort, others experience diverticulitis that wanes, and then flares up. Diet, and a variety of risk factors can increase your chances of […]
Probiotics Benefits, Foods and Supplements Affiliate Disclosure95 Comments Health Benefits of Probiotics Probiotics hold the key not just for better health and a stronger immune system, but also for healing digestive issues, mental health illness, and neurological disorders. New research is continuing to prove that probiotic benefits and side effects go far beyond what we previously thought. In […]
Am J Gastroenterol advance online publication 27 January 2015; doi: 10.1038/ajg.2014.427 Mirjana Rajilić-Stojanović PhD Intestinal Microbiota And Diet in IBS: Causes, Consequences, or Epiphenomena? Abstract Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is a heterogeneous functional disorder with a multifactorial etiology that involves the interplay of both host and environmental factors. Among environmental factors relevant for IBS etiology, […]
When on vacation or traveling during the holidays, many of us eat in such a way that we would not normally eat at home. Hey, I understand. You just can’t help that Aunt Martha uses evaporated milk for her pumpkin pie and canned gravy for the turkey. I get it! When your eating/sleeping schedule gets […]
Bio-Kult Bio-Kult Probiotic 120 caps About this item Bio-Kult is a unique probiotic with a high concentration of 14 strains of beneficial bacteria. Bio-Kult is the recommended probiotic for those following the Gut and Psychology Syndrome Diet and was formulated by a team of doctors including Dr. Natasha Campbell-McBride. The human gut contains trillions of […]
By Dr. Davis | January 8, 2015 If you want type 2 diabetes , follow conventional advice to cut fat and eat more “healthy whole grains.” (This is also true for type 1 diabetes in susceptible individuals with pancreatic beta cell autoimmunity triggered by wheat gliadin or corn zein.) But what if you don’t want to […]
Eur J Obstet Gynecol Reprod Biol. 2014 Nov;182:136-9. doi: 10.1016/j.ejogrb.2014.09.018. Epub 2014 Sep 17. Lactobacillus plantarum P17630 for preventing Candida vaginitis recurrence: a retrospective comparative study. De Seta F, Parazzini F, De Leo R, Banco R, Maso GP, De Santo D, Sartore A, Stabile G, Inglese S, Tonon M, Restaino S. Abstract BACKGROUND: Recurrence is […]
Tuesday, 28 October 2014 09:56 Story Source: HolisticPrimaryCare.net Cold and flu season can be a dreaded time of year for families with young children. But according to new research published last month in the European Journal of Clinical Nutrition, vitamin C and probiotics can be real allies for parents wondering how to protect their kids from common school-borne […]
From: The Nourishing Cook Ahhhh, cabbage juice tonic. A very simple yet refreshing Nourishing Traditions beverage! I think it will be the new Gatorade! No more will I need to rob my sauerkraut of its juice, as I can make separate ‘sauerkraut juice’. This is considered to be a super food tonic because of the […]
Published: Apr 24, 2013 | Updated: Apr 25, 2013 By Crystal Phend , Senior Staff Writer, MedPage Today Story Source Action Points The gut microbiota appears to play a role in atherosclerosis through a complex metabolic pathway that involves dietary lecithin. Point out that levels of atherosclerosis-related trimethylamine-N-oxide (TMAO) released by the process were dependent […]
by CHRIS KRESSER A lot of people might not be familiar with the term methanogen, but it is something that people should be aware of, especially if you have SIBO or suspect you may have SIBO. We’ve talked about SIBO a lot. For people new to the show or new to this work, this stands […]
Medscape Medical News > Neurology Pam Harrison September 03, 2014 People ,may no longer have to blame their food cravings — and giving in to them — on poor self-control. Now scientists are arguing that microbes living in the gut are responsible for manipulating eating behavior by causing cravings for food they favor for fitness […]
Int J Prev Med. 2014 Oct;5(10):1239-46. The effects of probiotic supplementation on markers of blood lipids, and blood pressure in patients with prediabetes: a randomized clinical trial. Mahboobi S, Iraj B, Maghsoudi Z, Feizi A, Ghiasvand R, Askari G, Maayeshi N. Abstract BACKGROUND: Prediabetes is a high-risk condition for type 2 diabetes mellitus. The growing […]
Medscape.com Mohamed K. Bedaiwi, Robert D. Inman Curr Opin Rheumatol. 2014;26(4):410-415. Abstract Purpose of review The gut microbiome plays an integral role in the development and maintenance of the host immune system. Expanding knowledge about this microbial microenvironment has raised the possibility of new treatments based on this knowledge. In this review, we describe the […]
Date: August 25, 2014 Source: University of Chicago Medical Center Summary: The presence of Clostridia, a common class of gut bacteria, protects against food allergies, a new study in mice finds. The discovery points toward probiotic therapies for this so-far untreatable condition. Food allergies affect 15 million Americans, including one in 13 children, who live […]