Researchers have discovered that among other health benefits, probiotics can also play a vital role in curing depression. Probiotics as a tool to combat the symptoms of depression is gaining increasing acceptance in nutritional psychiatry as many clinical studies indicate significant benefits. Depression is a heterogeneous disorder with many different components and symptoms. These include … Read more
No two probiotic strains are same and it is important to have the right strains for maximum probiotic benefits. Probiotic foods and supplements are overcrowding the store shelves after multiple research breakthroughs have demonstrated the benefits of these microbes. Probiotics are found in many healthy foods and drinks, from yogurts to sauerkraut and even some … Read more
According to a research study published in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, probiotics taken during pregnancy can play an important role in maintaining metabolism and immune health. They also contribute to the healthy gut ecology in an infant. Probiotics are the living microorganisms that naturally reside in your gut and other areas of the … Read more
Your brain and gut are intricately interrelated. In recent years, doctors have come across remarkable evidence that suggests a complex connection between the brain and the digestive system. Your entire digestive system, particularly the gut, is sensitive to your moods and mental health. This is partly due to the thriving and diverse colonies of microbes … Read more
Nobody gives much thought to the gut as long as everything in the body is working fine. However, it can catch your attention fast when something is amiss, particularly with your digestive system. You might have heard that your small intestine is really long. But did you know that, if unraveled, it can cover an … Read more
Manuka honey is native to New Zealand. This unique honey is produced by a species of bees that pollinate the flowers on the Manuka bush or Leptospermum scoparium. This honey distinguishes itself from traditional honey owing to its multiple antibacterial properties. An active ingredient called Methylglyoxal is likely responsible for the health boosting effects of … Read more
If you are like the millions of people struggling to fall asleep at night, or stay asleep until your morning alarm, you may be wondering where exactly you can turn. Little known by many is the important role that gut health plays in ensuring you obtain a health nights sleep. A lack of sufficient … Read more
The human gut is home to over 100 trillion bacteria, and your gut microbiota has a huge impact on the overall health of your body. The reason why probiotics are so important is because of the many different things they help our bodies do. Not only do they help make your gut strong and help … Read more
The world is fast turning into a place where people are increasingly becoming conscious about their health and fitness, and seek the best in terms of physical endurance, work performance and even their looks. Beets have been grown for food since ancient times and both its leaves and the root are edible. Kvass has its … Read more
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
