Most people know that fermented foods build great gut health, but a growing body of research shows that they build strong immunity, brain health, heart health, and more. As a result there are more reasons than ever to eat more fermented foods. Check out my blogs “9 Reasons to Love Sauerkra…
Blog posts : "probiotics"
10 Probiotic-Rich Foods to Supercharge Your Health
Most people know that yogurt (at least the unsweetened kind with live cultures) is a healthy option but few people consider the many other foods rich in beneficial bacteria or yeasts that help boost health. Based on my new book, The Probiotic Promise: Simple Steps to Heal Your Body from the I…
The Surprising Natural Remedy for Allergies
Aaaa-choo. It’s that time of year again for allergy sufferers. You may be surprised to learn that probiotics are among the best natural remedies for allergies. If you’re hooked on antihistamines, decongestants, and desensitization shots you might be inclined to think there is little value in …
8 Surprising Reasons to LOVE Bacteria
Just over a year ago I did an article on 20 Reasons to Love Bacteria. Exciting new research is showing that there are even more reasons to love probiotics and to add them to your health regime. Here are 8 more reasons to love probiotic bacteria:
Urinary Tract Infections
New research in the Arc…
12 Ways to Supercharge Your Digestion
You are what you eat according to the adage, but I say you are what you eat, digest, absorb, and assimilate. The building blocks of every cell, tissue, gland, hormone, organ, organ system are found in foods. If foods are not adequately broken down into their components like essential fatty acids …
Beat Spring Allergies with Bacteria
It may sound odd that bacteria can actually reduce allergy symptoms. But, certain bacteria can reduce inflammation in the body, improve nutrient absorption, and reduce nasal and sinus symptoms linked to allergies. Of course, not just any bacteria will do.
Research by scientists at the Os…