How To Go Pro (as in Probiotics)

Many foods can have probiotic benefits

Let’s learn how to Go Pro (as in Probiotics). Throughout history, fermented foods have provided probiotic bacteria in the diet. All traditional cultures fermented their foods and lived in and with nature. This created an amazing diversity of gut microbes. WHAT IS FERMENTED FOOD? Food fermentation dates back more than seven thousand years to wine […]

Psychobiotics, The Future of Mental Health?

Have you heard the term psychobiotics? At this year’s National Wellness Conference in October, 2019, I am speaking on Your Brain and Microbiome (Psychobiotics)- New Imperatives for Depression, Anxiety and Mental Health. YOUR SECOND BRAIN “The second brain,” is a mesh-like network of 500 million neurons lines our entire digestive tract from the esophagus to […]

What Causes Your Irritable Bowel Syndrome?

Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) is the most common  gastrointestinal (GI) disorder. In fact, studies estimate that 38-96 million Americans  suffer from IBS, although only 5 to 7% have been diagnosed. Symptoms of IBS include frequent diarrhea, constipation—or both—gas, bloating, and abdominal pain. IBS is a group of symptoms, including abdominal pain or discomfort and changes […]

Gut Matters PART 2 – AVOID This to Optimize Your Gut Health

Approximately 80 percent of your immune system is located in your gut. Most people do not consider the gut an important factor and in building your immunity to illness. Balancing your gut microflora is an essential element of good health. A robust immune system is your number one defense against ALL disease, from the common […]