Ninety percent of the genetic material in your body is not yours but belongs to the bacteria that outnumber your cells 10 to 1. These bacteria have enormous influence on your digestion, detoxification and immune system. Sandor Katz is a self-described “fermentation revivalist,” and has published two books on this topic, along with a third on the underground food movement. ... Continue Reading
Recover From Food Allergies And Digestive Disorders With The GAPS Diet
The focus of this article is the Gut and Psychology Syndrome diet (GAPS) that helps people slowly, but surely, to recover from a spectrum of digestive disorders. The Gut and Psychology Syndrome diet (GAPS) is not for the faint of heart. It requires patience and dedication, not to mention time -- up to three years. But for those suffering from asthma, food intolerance and ... Continue Reading
Stress May Alter Gut Bacteria to Hinder Immune System
(HealthDay News) -- Researchers have found that stress can alter the balance of bacteria that live in the intestine, leading to immune system problems. Stress changes the composition, diversity and number of intestinal bacteria, said the team at Ohio State University. The communities of bacteria become less varied, and there are greater numbers of potentially harmful ... Continue Reading
Importance of Probiotics
Probiotics defined Officially, probiotics is defined as "Live microorganisms which, when administered in adequate amounts, confer a health benefit on the host". Microbes are used as probiotics, and the most common are bifido Bacteria and Lactic Acid Bacteria. Along with these, some variants of yeast and bacilli are also found to be helpful. Probiotics are best found in ... Continue Reading