The human microbiome project really is the gift that keeps on giving. We’re discovering things today that even I didn’t see coming. (And remember, I wrote a whole book on the subject, called [...]
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The simple pre-surgery precaution that could save your life
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Common painkillers make superbugs deadlier
We’ve come across some very serious super bugs in recent years. And it’s getting harder and harder to cure them. To add insult to injury, the medical industry is doing its part to make sure the [...]
Boost bone density with good bacteria
Yesterday, I mentioned that your own microbiome has a role in generating bone-building vitamin K2 — one that scientists haven’t quite figured out yet. And if you’ve been a reader of mine for a [...]
Big “Science” sinks its teeth into probiotics
Well, it had to happen eventually. How else was Big Pharma going to weasel their way into the microbiome business? According to the results of two recent studies, it appears as though only some [...]
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 [...]
How to wipe out strep throat without antibiotics
Many of my patients ask me whether they can give their kids supplements. And my answer is always yes. But I’m sure this doesn’t surprise you. You probably remember that my very first book was [...]