Lyme disease is a bacterial infection caused by a bacterium called Borreliaburgdorferi. These bacteria are transmitted to humans by an infected bite from a black-legged or deer tick. The good news is that if you recognize the symptoms and catch it early, Lyme disease is very treatable. The disease was first reported in the town of … Read more
There are 40 trillion microbes hard at work, deep inside your gut – which is about how much money America will be in debt in about 15 years if it does not figure out how to spend less on health care but this is another topic. Gut health has been shown to play and increasing … Read more
According to a report published in the international medical journal ‘The Lancet’, yeast infections or vulvovaginal candidiasis is the most common type of vaginal infection after bacterial vaginosis, afflicting millions of women around the globe. New research has shown probiotics to be useful in combating the condition of yeast infections. Vaginal infections are itchy, uncomfortable, and painful … Read more
Crohn’s disease gets its name from Dr. Burrill B. Crohn, who along with his colleagues Dr. Leon Ginzburg and Dr. Gordon D. Oppenheimer first identified this medical condition in 1932. It belongs to the inflammatory bowel diseases (IBD) group. Crohn’s disease is characteristic of inflammation in the entire GI tract. While the disease can affect … Read more
According to many nutrition experts, probiotics are the key to a healthy gut, which in turn leads to a robust immune system. Gut beneficial bacteria have more to do with health and keeping all systems running smoothly than you may realize. When you are sick or feel under the weather, these microscopic pro-life organisms are … Read more
Gut microbiome health and diversity is closely linked to your overall health. More and more, gut microbiome research is beginning to indicate that a diverse and resilient microbiome is one of the easiest and most important ways to become a healthier you. Your microbiota is a collection of microbes that live harmoniously in and on … Read more
Urinary tract infections afflict a large number of women and men around the globe, but probiotics for urinary tract infections are starting to help victims worldwide. Probiotic supplements have been linked to everything from improved digestive health to enhanced immune functions and studies have found that there is a correlation between loss of the normal genital … Read more
IBS or Irritable Bowel Syndrome is more common than you might think. According to medical researchers, IBS affects nearly one in five Americans. Although the subject of bowel movements (bowel syndrome) can be cringe worthy for some people, it is an important discussion, considering its serious health impact. Here is everything you should know about … Read more
So, you’ve already hopped on the probiotic train, bought and began to use a capsule filled with healthy bacteria to help boost your microbiome. But, what if you haven’t started to really feel the benefits that were promised to you when you read articles exactly like this one. Does that sound familiar to you? If … Read more
Until a few decades ago, many healthcare researchers were of the view that a sterile body (devoid of bacteria) is the healthiest one. However, the medical community now recognizes the effects and benefits of microorganisms. Researchers say that there is a whole world of good and bad microorganisms residing in your intestines, and keeping them … Read more
