Tag: Gut Flora
Probiotics like acidophilus aid digestion
Acidophilus is a type of bacteria that is normally found in the digestive tract of animals and humans. It is a beneficial bacterium that helps aid digestion. Acidophilus is a probiotic, a group of beneficial bacteria. Probiotics have also been… 0 Shares | | Posted in Food, Food, Health, Holistic Medicine, Home, Medicine, Nutrition, Nutritional Medicine
Seven foods that fight inflammation and prevent disease!
Health care costs in the U.S. continue to rise. In 2013, health care spending increased 3.6 percent bringing total costs to $2.9 trillion or $9,255 per person. (1) It is not the health care industry that controls our lives, it’s… 0 Shares | | Posted in Food, Health, Nutrition
8 Foods that Fight Parasites Naturally
The thought of something living inside of your body is enough to make anyone squeamish. While some organisms are friendly and crucial to our body’s many processes, others can cause serious harm. Parasites are commonly found in the digestive tract,… 0 Shares | | Posted in Food, Food, Health, Health, Holistic Medicine, Personal Care
Gut bacteria imbalance can lead to depression and anxiety
Many healthy bacteria live in the gut, in fact over 7000 strains and 1,000 species are known to inhabit the digestive tract. These healthy bacteria carry on important functions in the body and are known as the human microbiome. In… 0 Shares | | Posted in Food, Health, Health, Holistic Medicine, Medicine, Mental Health, Nutrition, Nutritional Medicine, Science
Intestinal health moderated by dietary fiber, indicates potential relief for chronic inflammatory diseases
When gut flora are out of balance, the entire chain of ecology in the body is distorted. Researchers from the University of Illinois have found that this disruption may be partially to blame for the drastic increase in the incidence… 0 Shares | | Posted in Food, Health, Nutrition
