Do you ever think about why harmful things that enter your gut aren’t absorbed into your body, but nutrients are? You can thank your gut barrier for that. A compromised gut barrier can lead to “leaky gut syndrome,” a condition in which harmful particles enter the bloodstream by squeezing through cracks in your gut barrier [...]
If you want to spice up your smoothies, you’ve come to the right place! Today, we’ll discuss polyphenols and look at how to incorporate them into delicious smoothies. Polyphenols are potent plant-based compounds that may reduce inflammation, improve gut health, and protect against chronic diseases (Source). What are Polyphenols? Polyphenols are naturally occurring compounds in [...]
So, you’re suffering from SIBO or gut microbiome dysbiosis. Maybe your doctor said it’s time to try antibiotics. Or perhaps you’ve tried them before, and your gut symptoms have improved slightly - but not by much. What now? Should you keep wrecking your microbiome balance, only to allow the strongest survivors to repopulate your gut [...]
Are you constantly bloated, no matter what you eat? Do you experience constipation, diarrhea, or a mix of both? If so, it might be a good idea to get checked for SIBO, small intestinal bacterial overgrowth. Essentially, SIBO is a form of gut microbiome imbalance. If you want to learn more about SIBO, check out [...]
Mold. Dust. Microplastics. Heavy metals. Our bodies are exposed to a long list of bad actors on a daily basis. Luckily, built-in mechanisms like the liver expel these foreign characters from our bodies. Unfortunately, they’re not perfect. A study published last month examined the gut microbiome’s role in removing arsenic, a toxic heavy metal, from [...]
Why are some people prone to catching colds while others seem to have immune systems made of steel? We can think about this by examining what happens to our bodies when we get sick. Of course, we all know that germs invade our bodies and cause sickness. But some people are better at fighting germs [...]
If you’ve been considering doing a juice detox cleanse to lose weight, “detoxify” your body, or simply boost your diet, it’s essential that you have all the facts before you begin. While specific fasting regimens may offer short-term benefits, there are several reasons why juice cleansing may not be an effective means of “detoxing.” In [...]
The appendix, once considered a vestigial organ (meaning, an organ that does not serve a purpose), has recently been discovered to play a vital role in repopulating the gut microbiome after episodes of sickness. You might be thinking - well, don’t people live perfectly normal, healthy lives after having their appendix removed? Yes, they do [...]
Are you suffering from symptoms of gut microbiome dysbiosis? Do you feel overwhelmed with the idea of how to fix it? If so, you're not alone! The good news is that rebalancing your gut microbiome is possible. In this blog post, we will discuss strategies for eliminating harmful microbes from your gut (without breaking the [...]
It's hard to stay healthy, especially when our bodies' natural defenses aren't up to the task. From temporary illnesses like a cold or flu in adults and children to more serious digestion issues like Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) and Crohn's Disease, people may find themselves searching for immune system support. If flu season has you [...]
