by Brenda Watson | Oct 22, 2014 | Cancer, Human Microbiome
The diversity of your gut bacteria refers to the abundance of different types of microbes. As a rule, the more diverse your gut microbes, the healthier you are. A recent study published in the Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism further supports this...
by Brenda Watson | Jun 30, 2014 | Children, Diabetes, Gluten, Probiotics & Gut Flora
Type I diabetes, once called juvenile diabetes because it usually shows up during childhood, is a condition in which the pancreas no longer produces enough insulin, a hormone that regulates blood sugar. Type I diabetes is also known as insulin-dependent diabetes...
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...
by lsmith | Jun 6, 2012 | General
In the United States, the cesarean birth rate rose from 20.7 percent in 1996 to 32 percent in 2007.1 The increase is thought to be due to the increase in maternal request of cesarean birth2—that is, the request by the pregnant women without medical necessity. In a...
by Brenda Watson | May 16, 2012 | General
Extra! Extra! Read all about it! Did you hear about Madonna’s diet? It’s full of fermented foods rich in probiotic bacteria to which her personal chef attributes Madonna’s excellent health. “The diet that Madonna is following is very sensible,” stated David...
