Did you know you have a ‘second brain’ in your gut?
It surprises many to learn that they have an enteric nervous system. Have you heard of it? It controls and regulates the esophagus, stomach, small intestine and colon and has five times the number of neurons as your spinal cord.
You’ve probably heard the admonition “trust your gut.” Turns out it’s wise advice. If you’ve ever felt butterflies in your stomach, felt a hunch or sensed that the crab cakes were a bit “funky,” you may have heard from your “second brain.” In your gut.
Have you ever vomited…
Simplistic claims that the microbiome has an important effect on human obesity are at best exaggerated and at worst wrong.
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The typical American diet is loaded with fat and sugar, and it may be hurting not only our physical health, but also our ability to think clearly.
Studies show that the status of your gut microbes can impact everything from your body’s inflammation and weight to your skin and brain health
What should you eat to keep your gut biome in good shape? Some old-fashioned advice, it turns out, may be the key.
Research suggests eating fish regularly over a lifetime is good for the brain. But when it comes to staving off cognitive decline in seniors, fish oil supplements just don't cut it, a study finds.
We often think of bacteria as causing illness, but they’re also vital to preventing it & improving health. Cultivate a healthy gut with probiotics and more.
Because our “gut brain” influences both digestive and immune health, certain probiotic strains may also have a positive effect on both healthy digestive and immune function, helping to support overall wellness. Download this white paper to learn how research is revealing the role of the microbiome in supporting digestive and immune health.
There is a lot of information out there about the foods you should choose to support your gut health...
There is emerging research showing that prebiotics can support a healthy gut and digestion. Prebiotics are fibres that aren't digested by our bodies, but feed the microbes in our gut.
Probiotics of all varieties line the shelves of the vitamin aisles at your pharmacy and health care store these days, claiming to improve your digestion and gut health. But you might be wondering, what are probiotics, and do you really need to take them daily?It turns out, you might. “When consumed in adequate amounts, probiotics [...]
From soft drinks to yogurt, artificial sweeteners have become commonplace in the food and beverage industry and are recognized as safe by the FDA. Yet a 2014 study found that artificial sweeteners are able to alter your gut microbes, and your health as a result. Read on to learn exactly what the researchers found and how artificial sweeteners might be contributing to the modern epidemic of metabolic disease.
Selecting the right bacterial strain for the gut environment can make a major difference in whether or not the probiotic can make an impact on the microbiome.
Today, there are many diets being promoted that promise quick weight loss, which are commonly not based on strong scientific evidence. These diets can be classed as “fad diets”, and quite often they involve the elimination of a particular food or food group, or focus on eating a particular type of food.
Discover the fermented foods you should be eating for a healthier gut, only on SheFinds.
Fermented foods improve digestion due to these healthy bacteria and nutrients they contain. If you're not preserving your veggies, it's time to start!
Like your stash of leftover Halloween candy and your reserve of willpower for the day, there are a few things in life you really don't want to run out of. Also at the top of that list: your gray (and white) matter. Obviously, your capacity to remember things and process information—abilities bestowed upon us by the robustness of our physical brains—holds a prize spot way higher up than those fun-size Snickers (at least, let's hope).
If you think your brain is controlling the show, think again.
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