Microbes and Migraine
According to the Migraine Research Foundation, 18% of women, 6% of men, and 10% of children in the United States experience migraines. This results in a 70% higher healthcare cost for families with a migraine sufferer compared to non-migraine-affected families.1 In addition to the financial impact, migraines incur significant quality-of-life costs for both the sufferer and […]
Childhood Eczema and the Gut Microbiome
Eczema or atopic dermatitis (AD) dramatically impacts children’s health and the quality of life of the family as a whole. Although the exact cause of eczema is somewhat unclear, we do know there are multiple factors at work including genes, environment, immune function, skin sensitivities, and the developing gut microbiome.1 According to the Centers for Disease […]
Our Bugs and Our Brains
Scientific consensus tells us that the number of microbes in our bodies exceeds the total number of human cells. These microbes represent 99% of our genetic material! They were here first, have co-evolved with us, and continue to play crucial roles in development as well as lifelong health. In this article, we will discuss the […]
High Performance Probiotics: Why Strain Significance, Synergy, and Survival Make All the Difference
We take probiotics for a reason, and expecting measurable results is in no way asking too much. Knowing the right questions to ask to identify a high performance probiotic formulation can mean the difference between positive health results and money, quite literally, flushed down the toilet. The Promise of Probiotics The human body is a […]
Constipation: The Most Common Digestive Complaint in the U.S.
Have you ever been on vacation and couldn’t pass stool for the first couple of days? Or do you notice that your bowel movements become less frequent during stressful times? These situations are very common. Almost everyone has experienced occasional constipation. And it becomes really challenging when constipation persist for several weeks and becomes a […]
Everything You Need to Know about Alcohol’s Effects on Probiotics
Drinking alcohol can have an impact on the probiotic bacteria in your gut microbiome. Heavy alcohol use over time can kill off many important gut bacteria. While taking a probiotic while drinking may not cause a bad interaction, such as when someone takes medications and drinks, it is still counterproductive. You’ve probably heard it before […]
Bloating: What is it and What Can You Do About it?
We all have experienced bloating before. Most people experience this as a feeling of fullness, tightness and an extended belly. For some, the belly is only extended slightly and they have a little stomach ache. But when it is really bad, the belly can swell up like a basketball and you are in a lot […]
What is Leaky Gut Syndrome? Causes, Symptoms, and Relief
Leaky gut syndrome, or “Leaky Gut”, is a condition where the gut barrier becomes damaged and the intestinal wall becomes permeable. This allows food particles, chemical additives, potential pathogens (bad bacteria, viruses, fungi) and other substances that we take into our body via the mouth to leak through the gut barrier into the bloodstream. The body […]
Probiotics: The Connection Between the Gut and Migraines
Nearly one in four U.S. households include someone who suffers from migraines. Migraines are the third most prevalent illness in the world. Migraines are more than a bad headache. They are all consuming and extremely incapacitating because they are often accompanied by symptoms including nausea and vomiting, dizziness, extreme sensitivity to light and sound, and […]
What Your Bowel Movements Can Tell You About Your Health
In 2014, Cameron Diaz was one of the first people to openly talk about poop. She shocked the world when she talked about “waking up her digestive tract” every morning by drinking a liter of water, and how looking at your poop can tell you a lot about your state of health. In many ways, […]