As the amount of concrete and glass in a neighborhood increases, the diversity of microbial species on peoples’ skin decreases, and their risk for allergies and asthma goes up. Developed nations with thriving, modern economies have the highest rates of…
We know that antibiotics can be life-saving, but they can also wreak havoc on your gut microbiome. Antibiotics can wipe out bacterial species and decrease the diversity of the gut microbiome, so don’t take them unless there’s a good reason…
Probiotics are good bacteria. They can restore the biodiversity within the microbiome, fight pathogenic organisms and help heal the gut mucosa. Healthy people should include a few tablespoons of fermented foods, which are rich in probiotics, in their daily diet. …
What is fiber? Fiber is a carbohydrate. But unlike other carbohydrates, it can’t be broken down and absorbed by your body. It’s the part of plant foods that is not digested by the small intestine and instead arrives in the…
The bacteria in our guts can break down food the body can’t digest, produce important nutrients, regulate the immune system, and protect against harmful germs. And while we can’t control all the factors that go into maintaining a healthy gut…
In 2014, researchers comparing the National rugby team of Ireland and sedentary men reported in the journal Gut that being physically fit was associated with a greater diversity of gut bugs. But correlation vs causation was debated, as with many microbiome studies. Newer research…
Food choices are the most important cause of poor health in the United States. Seven out of ten deaths are caused by chronic diseases like cancer, type 2 diabetes and heart disease, which can be prevented or treated with diet and account for 86% of the…
If you’re like most people, you may have a vague sense of how well you’re doing, nutritionwise — something like “pretty healthy” or “I could be better” — but unless you make all your own food and keep a meticulous…
The global anti-aging market will be worth nearly $200 billion in 2019. New beauty technologies make anti-aging products big business. But what about the possibility of anti-aging treatments for the health of our body, and not just the surface of…
Lifestyle choices, including the food you eat, can help prevent or treat acid reflux. Some quick tips: Read more at Brit & Co