The Ultimate Social Network – The Microbiome– PART 1
90% of the cells in our body are not human. The trillions of tiny bacteria living inside of us are called the microbiome. Our body contains ten times more microbes than human cells and one hundred times more microbial DNA than human DNA. All the microbes inside of us are collectively known as the microbiome. […]
Constipation 101
We are not really taught about the importance of the gut and whether your digestive system is working properly. Some people have been constipated for 10 years and are dependent on laxatives. If you continue this trend, you can have further consequences. Some people are suffering from the effects of constipation and don’t know any […]
10 Things You Need To Know to Keep Your Gut Happy and Healthy
Whether we realize it or not, every one of us has an individually unique microbial eco-system in and on us, a “microbiome,” which is home to more than 100 trillion microbes. Sounds like a lot, doesn’t it? In fact, that outnumbers our human cells by roughly ten to one. And what are all those microbes […]
5 Ways to Boost Your Brain Through Your Gut
A healthy gut is needed for a a healthy brain. Your brain’s health is dictated by what goes on in your gut. What’s taking place in your intestines affects not only your brain’s daily functions, but also determines your risk for a number of neurological conditions in the future. The gut’s brain makes more serotonin […]
Autism and the Gut
Autism and the gut are four words you usually do not see together. Although many questions remain about Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), the role of the intestinal microbiome is becoming increasing researched
Epigenetics 101
Epigenetics is the study of sections of our DNA (called “marks”) that tell our genes when and how strongly to express themselves
How Many Cells are in the Human Body?
I was asked today how many cells are in the human body. Good question. I thought I would blog about what I found out. Our cells can’t fill out census forms, so they can’t tell you themselves. And while it’s easy enough to look through a microscope and count off certain types of cells, this […]
Got Digestion Issues? – Avoid these Foods
Got digestion issues? It is estimated that up to 70 million Americans suffer from some form of digestive issue – ranging from chronic constipation to serious and even life-threatening conditions, such as Crohn’s disease. And while digestive issues can stem from a wide variety of causes, there’s one factor quite often overlooked – CARBOHYDRATES. I […]
Gut Matters
Your gut matters! Unfortunately, many of us eating the Standard American Diet, taking medications and antibiotics, using antibacterial soaps and cleaners, and living a fast-paced, high-stress lifestyle are creating a difficult time for our friendly gut flora and, instead, are giving the bad bacterial gut flora the upper hand. We have a huge array of […]