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In clinical trials, it was found that gut flora balance could reduce brain damage due to a stroke by up to 60%. This post from ScienceAlert focuses on an animal study that has highlighted this new brain-intestine relationship. Recent research has shown how fundamentally important the bacteria in our gut are to the rest of our mental and physical health, affecting everything ... Continue Reading
A growing body of research is pointing to gut bacteria as being a possible trigger for autoimmune disorders such as joint pain. This post from The Atlantic throws light on what science has found to be a likely cause of joint pain. Doctors aren’t entirely sure what triggers rheumatoid arthritis, a disease in which the body turns on itself to attack the joints, but an emerging ... Continue Reading
Eating fermented foods such as sauerkraut has been linked to a decrease in negative emotions like anxiety, fear, worry and loneliness. This article from The Huffington Post highlights the sauerkraut health benefits and explores the link between a diet high in fermented foods and reductions in neuroticism. Can you eat your way to an anxiety-free existence? It might sound ... Continue Reading
Gut health is far from a straightforward topic. Most people have little to no idea of the impact an unhealthy GI tract can have on overall well-being. The good news is that we're learning more and more about the steps we can take to improve gut health. Gut health is far from a straightforward topic. Most people have little to no idea of the impact an unhealthy GI tract can ... Continue Reading
There is absolutely no question that good over-all health is somewhat dependent on the micro-biotic flora that resides in the small and large intestines. We all have them, and without them, we would probably die. There are several hundred species of bacteria, yeasts and fungi that live in our digestive system and they perform vital functions such as breaking down undigested ... Continue Reading
