Earlier this week, I talked to you about a quick cardiovascular screening tool that I wasn’t necessarily fond of. So, today, allow me to share one novel approach that I am excited about: [...]
Category: Gut bacteria
The “slimy” bacteria that could defeat diabesity
It’s time for your semi-regular reminder of just how important those bacteria living in your body are. So important, in fact, that they likely have a hand in every single aspect of your health. [...]
No single diet is right for everyone—but here’s what is
I couldn’t help but laugh when I came across a recent article calling personalized nutrition the “new” diet. Though I guess, ultimately, it’s both funny and sad. Funny because that’s how I’ve [...]
Could your microbiome point to a fibromyalgia cure?
I might start referring to the gut as “Captain Health”—because if there’s any part of your body that deserves a superhero name, it’s your microbiome. And today, I’m not just talking about its [...]
Another microbiome breakthrough for the books
It’s hard to believe how “new” the idea of a healthy microbiome was back when I wrote my book, Boost Your Health with Bacteria, a decade ago. It was around the same time that the National [...]
The dirty little secret behind building your microbiome
It never ceases to amaze me how circular life really is. Case in point: I recently stumbled upon some “new” research, showing that infants raised on farms have richer microbiomes… and a lower [...]
If your gut isn’t healthy, neither are you
The number of bacteria living in your intestines actually exceeds the number of cells in your body. So it’s important to keep them healthy. That might give you the creepy crawlies, but I assure [...]
Mothers and babies need good bacteria, too
Yesterday, we talked about the contributing role that bacterial diversity plays in the obesity crisis. Today I want to share a study on a similar subject… in a very different population. One [...]
The war on obesity starts with bacteria
When I first started writing about the human microbiome, I was amazed and cautiously optimistic that these incredible findings would eventually be accepted by the mainstream. And remember, I [...]
Healthy microbiomes make smarter babies
I’ve been fascinated by gut bacteria for many years. So much so I even wrote a book on it, called Boost Your Health with Bacteria. And this approach has served me well in my practice. Practically [...]
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