Kidney stones —formed from minerals and salts—can be painful and costly to treat. Despite decades of research, treatment options are often invasive and evidence reveals a high rate of reoccurrence. Recently, the intestinal microbiome has become a focus for novel therapies using probiotics to lessen kidney stone formation. Kidney stones, in brief Numerous risk factors [...]
The top item on my grocery list is always yogurt: unsweetened, organic, made with almond milk. I’m always afraid I’ll run out since I use it all the time. I put two tablespoons in every smoothie, switch it out for mayo, and nothing beats a cool cup on a hot day as an afternoon snack. [...]
You don’t need to be part of the peloton to struggle with gastrointestinal troubles while cycling—professionals and enthusiasts alike can be subject to the same mix of bloating, gas, nausea, and digestive urgency. The good news is that consuming more probiotics can help, according to a new study in the Journal of the International Society [...]
The liver is our largest internal organ and performs more than 500 functions to keep us alive and well, but that doesn’t seem to stop us from subjecting it to regular abuse. Beer, late night pizza, and that morning-after Tylenol all wreak havoc on this vital organ. But new research offers up a possible weapon [...]
Ex-TOWIE star Abigail Clarke, 25, has cured her crippling irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) with probiotics. Abigail has suffered with a painful and sensitive gut for as long as she can remember, but was only diagnosed with the condition a few years ago. Aside from affecting her work and social life, Abigail was trolled on twitter [...]
#GFAFExpo is coming to the TriState area. Its a a mega event of its kind. October 13-14, 2018 10:00 am - 3:00 pm on Saturday the 13th 10:00 am - 3:00 pm on Sunday the 14th Meadowlands Exposition Center mecexpo.com 355 Plaza Drive Secaucus, NJ 07094 Click HERE for directions. Click HERE for a map. [...]
A term that literally means ‘for life’, probiotics are live bacteria and yeasts promoted as having various health benefits. They’re usually added to yoghurts or taken as food supplements, and are often described as ‘good’ or ‘friendly’ bacteria. But do we really need them to stave off a cold? Speaking to Express.co.uk, Dr Sarah Brewer, [...]
Picture a dusty, nomadic herdsman around 5000 B.C., trudging with his mare somewhere in Central Asia, and pausing to quaff a refreshingly tart yogurt drink from his gourd. Fast-forward to the present day, and it seems all you need for your daily dose of friendly flora is to wander into the kitchen and pop a [...]
