Gluten sensitivities and gluten intolerance are on the rise, making gluten a very popular topic. Because it's a subject with many facets, here are 9 facts for you to consider to make a sound, rational decision as to whether you should monitor, or possibly eliminate gluten from your diet. (more…)
This post might not be for the squeamish, but give it a chance! From a scientific standpoint, human feces can be very interesting; if nothing else, all the buzz around using methane gas (harvested from manure) as an energy source is huge. So hold on for this one: here’s 5 crazy facts about poop that may surprise you. (more…)
There’s not much gray area when it comes to probiotics and our health and more and more studies suggest positive effects from taking probiotics. A boost in immune function is a prime example. [1] While many have speculated antibiotics – by decreasing bacteria – are responsible for rising obesity, one recent study found lower levels of bacteria could actually cause a person to be overweight. [2] The human gut is home to a plethora of bacteria — some good, some bad — and as “good” bacteria, probiotics could help maintain […]
Thanks to a recent discovery by researchers at the University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine, we may soon have a better understanding of why the long term use of antibiotic drugs causes secondary bacterial infections over time has troubled medical science for decades [1]. (more…)
That uncomfortable feeling of your stomach being stretched to the breaking point, of your clothes fitting too tightly, and the burning nausea and cramping that accompanies bloating are all-too-common issues for many people today. Pharmacy shelves are full of various bloating remedies, and doctors’ offices are packed with patients suffering from the common complaint. Drugs and over-the-counter medications may provide temporary relief, but if you’re not dealing with the underlying concerns, you are only setting yourself up for more bloating. (more…)
