by Brenda Watson | Mar 16, 2011 | General
A recent Cochrane Systematic Review, which involves an extensive review of the scientific literature, found that probiotics are effective at reducing diarrhea. The results were similar across all 63 different trials that were analyzed. A separate review was done for...
by Brenda Watson | Mar 4, 2011 | General
Did you know that you have more bacterial cells in your gut than you do the rest of the cells in your entire body? Did you know that the bacteria in your gut weigh four pounds (that’s as heavy as a brick)? Did you know that having the proper balance of gut...
by Brenda Watson | Oct 29, 2010 | Conditions
Doing what I do, I have a lot of folks come to me with problems like heartburn, constipation, gas and bloating—things that make you think right off the bat, “That’s a digestive issue.” But what about problems like fatigue or weight gain? Even allergies, joint pain or...
by Brenda Watson | Jul 16, 2010 | General
Being as passionate as I am about digestive health, I talk a lot about the good bacteria in your gut and how important they are for a healthy body—especially a strong digestive and immune system. But here’s something that a lot of folks may not know: those trillions...
by Brenda Watson | Apr 5, 2010 | General
I came across an interesting article recently in the Journal of Gastroenterology. The title caught my eye – “Gut Microbes: From Bugs to Drugs”. I have to share with you a few comments from this article. Now, this is a mainstream gastroenterology journal. The...
