Follow your gut feeling. There’s way more to this statement than meets the eye, and it turns out that science even agrees with this sentiment. Your gut, otherwise known as your “second brain,” is home to millions of microbes and surprisingly, neurons—or nerve cells—which are most often associated with the brain and spinal cord. (1) Not only that, but about 70 percent of your ... Continue Reading
What Is Irritable Bowel Syndrome And How To Manage It
If you have been diagnosed with irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) or suspect you are suffering from it—don’t despair. There are ways to handle it and sometimes even overcome it. We’ve listed below some of the most common and most effective ways. What Is IBS? Irritable bowel syndrome, or IBS, is something no one has quite been able to explain. However, as the name suggests, it ... Continue Reading
All You Need to Know About Fecal Microbiota Transplants
Fecal microbiota transplants (FMT) may sound gross but have impressive results. This post from Diet Vs Disease, written by Erin Peisach, reviews how FMT works, who may benefit, and the risks involved. A fecal microbiota transplant (FMT) is a procedure where fecal matter, or stool, is collected from a healthy donor and transplanted to a recipient. Its purpose is to replace ... Continue Reading
How Mental Stress Affects Your Digestion and Heart Health
As defined by Medicine Net, stress is “a physical, mental, or emotional factor that causes bodily or mental tension. Stresses can be external (from the environment, or psychological, or social situations) or internal (illness, or from a medical procedure). Stress can initiate the ‘fight or flight’ response, a complex reaction of neurologic and endocrinologic systems.” ... Continue Reading
Natural Antidotes to Irritable Bowel Syndrome
This article highlights natural ways to beat the irritable bowel syndrome with diet restrictions and superfoods. Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is a common disorder that involves spastic colon activity, bouts of constipation and diarrhea and abdominal bloating. IBS is on the rise with over 20 million Americans suffering from these symptoms on a regular basis. Beat IBS ... Continue Reading