When you eat too much, eat when you feel stressed, or eat when food is poorly combined, the food sits in the small intestine and putrefies. Bacteria and yeast feed on stagnant food and release gas in the process.
The healthy bacteria found in a newborn baby’s gut help to strengthen digestion and boost immunity. As we grow older, a special strain of protective bacteria declines, making a daily probiotic all the more important.
Good health starts deep within your gut. Low levels of these 13 core nutrients could be holding you back from your healthiest self.
A deficiency in one critical vitamin could be at the root of your thyroid troubles. Research suggests that low levels of this vitamin can cause a decline in thyroid health.
Candida yeast is stealthy—it can overtake your system at the first opportunity. Seven powerful fermented herbs work together to stop Candida in its tracks.
Is it true that you have to give up fermented foods if you have small intestinal bacterial overgrowth, or SIBO? Here’s what you need to know about fermented foods and your small intestine.
If you struggle with small intestinal bacterial overgrowth, or SIBO, can you still enjoy fermented foods? Try two insider tips to curb SIBO before you eliminate fermented foods.
If your gut is chronically inflamed, there is no end to the damage it can do to your body. Find out two important ways to bring your gut health back into balance.
Do you know what causes leaky gut? Find out which four powerful foods can ignite your digestive fire.
BPA in plastic is everywhere, but is it affecting your health?
There’s one reason you just can’t lose those last 5 pounds. Weight loss comes naturally when you heal your gut.
When you began eating more cultured vegetables, did you lose weight?
There’s no question about it — jet lag can ruin your holiday travels. Find out three ways to manage jet lag the next time you fly.
It’s almost the New Year and the perfect time to reset your health. Here are four important reasons why you need more milk kefir in your life.
Histamine intolerance can cause allergy-like symptoms and is most common in middle age. If you can’t tolerate histamine-rich fermented foods, there’s something you can do about it.
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