To overcome dysbiosis, the objective is straightforward: 1) maximize helpful microbes, 2) minimize harmful microbes, and 3) maintain this balance. How exactly do we do that? First, it’s important to remember that the microbes are constantly competing with each other for nutrients and space within the gut to occupy. It’s survival of the fittest - [...]
Are you interested in improving your nutrition? Following these industry experts on Instagram will help you step up your game. 1. Dr. Hazel Wallace @TheFoodMedic Dr. Hazel Wallace is an NHS medical doctor, registered nutritionist (ANutR), qualified personal trainer, best-selling author, and podcast host. Dr. Wallace’s social media presence intends to merge conventional and lifestyle [...]
Are you looking to improve your diet? These movies will unveil the not-so-appealing production secrets behind commonly consumed foods. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GRPSeVyrd68 Super Size Me (2004) Super Size Me examines the health consequences of consuming McDonald’s food solely for a month. The documentary’s host delves into the fast-food industry’s harmful practices throughout the experiment. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eHJiNC_7wuw Food, Inc. [...]
If you don’t struggle with significant digestive issues (luck you!), you might be wondering why you should care about gut health. What’s all the rage about? Should you be worried about gut health if you’ve got a stomach of steel? Put simply: the gut influences the rest of your body. If you’ve got other health [...]
From kefir to kombucha, probiotics are all the rage these days. If you’re a gut health newbie, you might be asking yourself: which source of probiotics packs the most punch? And among never-ending aisles of fermented foods, where in the world should you start? Let’s take a look. Yogurt: A Classic Of all sources of [...]
If you’re reading this, you likely face some sort of stressor regularly – whether it’s work, finances, or kids, some level of stress is just part of modern life. Everyone experiences stress to some degree - but each body responds to it differently. Your body’s physical stress response can make or break your mental health. [...]
You’ve likely heard of inflammation before - it seems to be on every health-food label these days. But what exactly is it, and why is it problematic? Let’s dive in. What is inflammation, and is it unhealthy? Inflammation is how the body responds to damage of some sort. Essentially, it’s the activation of your immune [...]
Ever wonder what happens when we get sick? Of course, we all know some sort of germ invades our body and makes us feel like crap. But what exactly is going on underneath the skin? And what does it have to do with gut health? Let’s take a look. Immune Cells When an invader enters [...]
Have you ever listened to a song that made you feel like you could conquer the world? What about a song that miraculously evokes old memories, bringing tears to your eyes? As we all know - music is pretty emotionally powerful. Understanding the science behind music and the brain can help you use it to [...]
From kombucha to kefir, probiotics are all the rage these days. Food companies are finding ways to give us our boost of probiotics in nearly all types of foods - even candy! Here at IgY Nutrition, we love that people are looking to support their microbiomes with healthy gut bugs. But the spotlight on probiotics [...]
