by Brenda Watson | Aug 27, 2014 | Diet, Human Microbiome
The 100 trillion bacteria that live inside the human digestive tract are the subject of many studies currently underway. Researchers the world over are trying to figure out which microbes constitute a “healthy microbiome,” which microbes protect our health, and which...
by Brenda Watson | Aug 2, 2013 | General
Cochrane Reviews are systematic reviews of scientific research in human health care and policy, and are known to be the most rigorous of scientific opinion. They base their analysis of dietary supplement studies very much in line with their analysis of drug studies....
by Brenda Watson | Mar 11, 2013 | General
It’s true that just about everyone is stressed these days. Our lives are packed with things to do, places to be, and then more things to do. We are constantly on the move with little down time to help us recuperate. And sleep? It’s usually cut short to make time for...
by Brenda Watson | Feb 18, 2013 | General
The old proverb, “An apple a day keeps the doctor away,” rings true when you consider the healthy attributes of the apple. Apples are rich in antioxidants—nutrients that protect against the harmful effects of oxidative stress—especially when you include the peel....
by lsmith | Nov 14, 2012 | General
Childhood inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) has doubled over the last ten years. That statistic alone clues us in to the fact that environmental factor(s), at least in part, lead to the development of IBD. Genetic defects only account for one-half of IBD cases, so the...
