Hallmark Channel Features Ultimate Flora Probiotics
In case you missed it, a recent episode of the Hallmark Channel daytime talk show Home & Family featured a topic I’m pretty passionate about… probiotics! Hosts Mark Steines and…
Celiac Increasing in Elderly
Celiac disease is an autoimmune disease involving a reaction in the gut to gliadin, the gluten protein found in wheat, barley and rye. This gut reaction destroys the body’s own…
Probiotics and Mama’s Belly
It is well known that probiotics are beneficial for the digestive tract. Indeed, these beneficial gut bacteria outnumber cells in the body (and their genes GREATLY outnumber our own genes).…
And While We’re on the Subject of Probiotics…
I read recently that more and more Americans aren’t getting enough vitamin B12 in their diet, and that older Americans are more likely to suffer from vitamin B12 deficiency than…
Hooray for Bacteria!
Okay, so maybe it isn’t a headline you expect to see very often, but lately things are changing, and I say they’re definitely changing for the better. More and more…
What Do IBS and Brain Health Have in Common?
A lot, actually! Just recently scientists at the University of California discovered a difference in brain structure between people with irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) and those who showed no IBS…
Detox Your Steak (No, that’s not an Oxymoron)
Disclaimer: If you’re a vegetarian, you might want to skip this post! Okay, so we all know that red meat is not especially healthy for us. The saturated fat content…
We Are Outnumbered
Maybe it’s just me, but when I hear a story like this I just can’t help but get excited. After all, I’ve been telling folks for years how important a…
The Link between Gut Bacteria and Irritable Bowel Syndrome
If I asked you what the connection was between the bacteria in your gut and the symptoms of irritable bowel, would you know? Okay, so those of you who’ve spent…