Probiotics are good bacteria that are naturally found in the body. Your body produces both good and bad bacteria constantly. The harmful bacteria increase when your body has an infection that knocks the immune system out of balance. On the other hand, good bacteria aid in getting rid of excess harmful bacteria and maintain balance. [...]
If you haven't heard of them before, let us introduce you to probiotics, the bacteria we consume through supplements and fermented foods (like yogurt or kombucha) to keep our digestive system healthy. Among their many benefits, these bacteria can improve your immune system, digestion, and heart health, but can probiotics also help you lose weight? [...]
Unless you've been living completely off the grid, you've likely heard a lot about probiotics by now. But do they actually work? And if so, how long does it take to see results? We dove into the research and picked the brains of a couple of gut health M.D.s to answer these burning questions and [...]
“I enjoy reading your columns in our local newspaper, as they are informative and relevant. Would you do a column on when to take probiotics? The bottles say to take according to the advice of your practitioner. I have asked a dentist, an endocrinologist, a nurse practitioner and numerous friends. Everybody has a different answer [...]
"I don't want to take antibiotics if I don't have to," said Maya, a patient who had come in to see me for symptoms of a urinary tract infection (UTI). As a doctor who specializes in functional medicine and gut health, I completely sympathized with this patient's plea. Overprescribed antibiotics are the No. 1 reason [...]
"For constipation, it's also a good idea to make sure you are consuming enough fiber," adds Schapiro. With that in mind, I also included a prebiotic, dye-free fiber powder in this roundup so that you can tackle your constipation completely. If you're fed up with feeling backed up, adding a daily probiotic to your routine [...]
Gut bacteria may be playing a role in motor neurone disease, according to early studies in animals and people. Experiments show some species of bacteria - and the chemicals they make - change the pace of the disease. The team at the Weizmann Institute in Israel says it adds to work suggesting the "microbiome" alters [...]
By now you probably know that using probiotics nourishes your gut bacteria, improving your digestive health, immune system, and mental health. "Probiotics are live microorganisms which are designed to help in providing beneficial digestive properties in individuals who may suffer from a compromised gut," says Ron Ledoux, DC, CCN, the CEO of Blue Sky Vitamin. They're found [...]
vagina-focused products are a thing. For real. Here’s why - you see, everyone's vagina has a unique pH that's influenced by a bunch of factors, like your diet, period, and how often you're having sex. For some women it may be helpful (on doctor’s orders) to use probiotics to get your pH a little more [...]
A new study suggests that probiotics, so-called "good" bacteria that aid in digestion, may also ease symptoms of depression. The finding adds to a growing body of evidence that what happens in the gut affects the brain. Some 300 to 500 bacterial species inhabit the human gut, many aiding in digestion and the proper functioning [...]
