Confronting pain, strain, crud and bugs. Naturally.
Someone on Twitter not too long ago said, “Twitter is made up of 60% social media experts, 30% spammers and 10% real conversations.” Or something close to that. I couldn’t have said it better myself. Thing is, if you’re targeted in who you seek out to follow and engage with on Twitter, that 10% is [...]
Newsweek and other media are writing about about gut bacteria (which I’ve blogged about here several times) and how the distribution and composition of specific bacteria in our digestive system may play a significant role in weight gain and obesity. The news is a result of a couple of studies independently published in recent issues [...]
“The ‘truth’ about probiotic claims” is the title of a piece written this week by Chicago Tribune health writer Julie Deardorf. She points out some good tips and cautions that people should be aware of when scouting and purchasing a probiotic food or supplement. This blog has published several posts on probiotics (and prebiotics), so [...]
Did you know there are over 4 pounds of bacteria in a typical human gut? Most of these are good bacteria, they aid in digestion and live very happily. There are always a few rogue bacteria around, but in a healthy digestive system all the different species are in balance. However, just like the immune [...]
Editor’s note: in a recent post, Dr. Stuart Reeves of Embria Health Sciences explained the difference between probiotics, prebiotics and a combination of the two called synbiotics. Today’s post describes how gut health agents contribute to a health, balanced immune system. If you have been watching television lately you have probably seen that over 70% of [...]
(Editor’s note: As the holiday season moves into full gastronomical swing, some basic tips on gut health and how it can make a difference with your immune balance might be in order. Dr. Stuart Reeves of Embria Health Sciences explains how the world of probiotics and prebiotics works. Stuart has teased us with this. Today he posts Part [...]
The latest research from a leading firm that monitors the natural health products industry has some interesting findings. Five percent of the general population in the U.S. is managing some some kind of immune health problem, according to survey responses. Fifteen (15) percent of people who say they lack energy in their daily life are working [...]
A huge part of the human immune system resides in the gut. Some experts estimate 60 to 70 percent of our immune activity originates in the gastrointestinal system. This is where bacteria can flourish, and, if not kept in check, can lead to many health problems. Probiotics and prebiotics are valuable in maintaining microflora, or [...]
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