by Brenda Watson | Jun 10, 2016 | Adults, Breastfeeding, Fermentation, Human Microbiome, Infancy, Obesity, Probiotics & Gut Flora, The Skinny Gut Diet, Weight Loss
Although obesity remains one of our most pressing health problems today I’m hoping that for many Americans as the summer days unfold it may be an easier time to let go of some extra weight. In the heat, heavy foods just don’t seem quite as inviting as they were when...
by Brenda Watson | Apr 29, 2016 | Diabetes, Immune System, Omega-3 & Fish Oil, Probiotics & Gut Flora
Research is near and dear to my heart. Both when I design supplement formulations as well as when I educate through books and talks, I pride myself on making sure that the information I share is as grounded in scientific study as it can be. I was delighted to read a...
by Brenda Watson | Nov 24, 2015 | Immune System, Probiotics & Gut Flora
Thanksgiving just isn’t complete at many of our tables without Pumpkin Pie. Would you agree? That pumpkin pie spice and cinnamon scent of a baking pie, be it Grandmother’s recipe or Libby’s suggestions off the side of the pumpkin can, is standard beloved aromatherapy...
by Brenda Watson | Nov 20, 2015 | Autoimmune Disease, Children, Diabetes, Human Microbiome, Probiotics & Gut Flora
The University of South Florida here in Tampa is known for its world-class research and treatment of diabetes. Over the last 15 years grant monies have supported the Diabetes Center’s efforts to examine both prevention and environmental causes of this dramatically...
by Brenda Watson | Feb 20, 2015 | Diabetes, Human Microbiome, Probiotics & Gut Flora
Scientists are hard at work researching the effects of probiotics and prebiotics on metabolic abnormalities such as those seen in people with diabetes and related conditions. A recent study published in the journal Diabetes highlights the effects of a Lactobacillus...