by lsmith | Feb 4, 2015 | General, Human Microbiome, Infancy, Pregnant women, Probiotics & Gut Flora, Stress
A number of studies have linked stress during pregnancy to premature birth and low birth weight, eczema, asthma, skin condition, and general illness as well as anxiety, attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and impaired cognitive and psychomotor...
by Brenda Watson | Nov 10, 2014 | Children, Cold and Flu, Common Cold, Probiotics & Gut Flora
Research continues to show that probiotics promote immune health. In particular, they have been found to have a beneficial effect on upper respiratory tract infections, which include cold and flu. Up to 80 percent of your immune system resides in the gut, so it’s not...
by Brenda Watson | Jun 16, 2014 | Common Cold, General, Immune System, Probiotics & Gut Flora, Respiratory issues
Probiotics, or beneficial bacteria, have been studied for a number of health conditions, but one of the most exciting benefits of probiotics is their effect on the common cold. A number of studies have looked at probiotic treatment and prevention of upper respiratory...
by Brenda Watson | Apr 25, 2014 | Brain, Diet, Dietary Fiber, Digestive Health, General, Heart Disease, Inflammation, Probiotics & Gut Flora
One of the best things about chocolate—dark chocolate, at least—is that it’s good for you. Chocolate is known to have a number of health-promoting qualities, including heart and brain health benefits. In a recent study presented at the National Meeting and Exposition...
by Brenda Watson | Apr 9, 2014 | Prebiotics, Probiotics & Gut Flora
Almonds have a newly found prebiotic benefit, according to a recent study published in the journal Anaerobe. That crunchy, healthy nut you love is even better for you than you thought. Both almonds and almond skins were found to increase beneficial Bifidobacterium and...
