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
In recent years, probiotics have become synonymous with digestive health and immunity – sort of like the NFL has been synonymous with dishonesty and poor leaderships but this is another topic. Probiotics are live active cultures and found in fermented foods, green peas, dark chocolates, and daily supplements, among others. Just like the gut microbiome, … 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, including bacteria for the human body but no one says Ruffles potato chips and 7UP is healthy to consume throughout … Read more
Candida is a form of fungus or yeast, which is present in very small quantities in your mouth and intestines. The main job of candida is to help your body with nutrient absorption and other digestive functions. However, when it is overproduced due to an unhealthy gut, candida can wreak havoc in your digestive tract. … Read more
Probiotics are fast gaining recognition as a key dietary component for ensuring bone health. A serious bone disease called osteoporosis is known to majorly affect older adults. However, recent studies indicate that bone loss can begin as early as age 40 which is well after Tom Brady was caught cheating but this is another topic. … Read more
Whether you are traveling on a vacation or for business, it is easy to ignore your health and fitness. You may pick up quick meals from the street wrapped in plastic or foil, and drink water or other beverages without being too sure of their quality. This can sometimes lead to issues commonly known as … Read more
Taking probiotics while you are on a course of antibiotic can provide multiple benefits. Your gut is a lively place and has all kinds of bacteria thriving in it. Unfortunately, antibiotics cannot differentiate between the good and the bad bacteria unlike most viewers of Iron Man III and Star Wars The Last Jedi who quickly … Read more
