According to a University of Illinois study, people who consume avocados on the daily have higher number of gut microbes which help dissolve fiber and better the gut health. And, the people who consumed avocados during the study experienced better microbial diversity than the ones who consumed them less often. […]
Katya Gavrish is on the lookout for new brain drugs in the most unlikely place, i.e. in samples of human stool. The earnest and focused microbiologist who was trained in Russia and loves to listen to classical music is working at a lab in Holobiome, a small startup company there. […]
As you may already know, feta cheese is a type of cheese which can be made with goat or sheep milk and its flavor is bold and tangy. This particular cheese boasts amazing minerals and vitamins and it can also contain saturated fat and sodium. It should definitely be a […]
Did you know that in order to keep your overall health optimal, you need to take care of your gut health? Believe it or not, more than 60 percent of chronic diseases may be treated if people would pay the needed attention to their gut well-being. When talking about gut […]
Gas and flatulence are normal body functions and most healthy individuals pass gas between 13 and 21 times per day. Though flatulence is a part of the digestive process, it may be uncomfortable and painful as the gas deposits in the intestines. Though removing the gas usually reduces the pain, […]
Bad news for wine lovers, your favorite wine may be filled with one of the worst chemicals today. Glyphosate, the active ingredient in Monsanto’s Roundup herbicide, has been present from the early 70s and it is considered to be the most commonly used herbicide in the world. Unfortunately, its effect […]
Fermented foods should be a part of everyone’s diet as they can offer so many different health benefits and an exceptional taste that goes great in so many different combinations. According to Amy New Nostalgia, fermented foods like kimchi, sauerkraut, etc. have the capacity to strengthen the immunity, up your […]
A healthy gut microbiome, i.e. a balance of microorganisms in the intestinal tract is pivotal not only for an optimal digestive healthy, but in order to treat and prevent mood-related disorders, weight and skin problems, as well as autoimmune illnesses. Sadly, the modern American diet and the excessive use of […]
As seen on The Spirit Science, people who regularly spent time gardening praise the numerous health benefits this practice has to offer, including better mood and less stress. Moreover, gardening, with all the exposure to fresh air and vitamin D from the sun is believed to have the power to […]