(Neuroscience News) Clarkson University Associate Professor of Physical Therapy Ali Boolani is performing research to determine if gut microbiome and metabolomic pathways in the gut could be associated with the personality traits mental energy, mental fatigue, physical energy, and physical fatigue.
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The Gut’s Role in Food Allergies: Scientists Identify Changes in Gut Microbiota That May Prevent or Even Reverse Food Allergies
(Franz Walker) The effects of food allergies can range from simply being annoying or inconvenient, preventing you from eating your favorite food, to life-threatening, like difficulty breathing. While medical means of combating food allergies do exist, a recent study has found a more natural, and potentially more effective, method of fighting food allergies – adjusting gut bacteria.
Antibiotics Cause Man’s Body to Brew “Beer” in His Gut, Ruining His Life With “Drunkenness Disease”
(Elias Marat) “Police, doctors, nurses and even his family told him he wasn’t telling the truth, that he must be a closet-drinker.”
11 Gut-Healthy Foods to Add to Your Diet
(Zoey Sky) Your digestive health is crucial to your overall well-being. Following a balanced diet will help improve your digestion. If you are having digestive issues, consume gut-healthy foods like chia seeds or kimchi.
Babies Born by C-Section Have Different Gut Bacteria
(Neuroscience) Babies born by cesarean section have a reduced level of “good” gut bacteria and an increased number of pathogens linked to hospital environments, according to research co-led by UCL that is the most comprehensive study of the baby microbiome to date.
Feeling Bloated? Here Are 8 Herbal Teas to Make You Feel Better
(Zoey Sky) Nobody likes feeling bloated. If your stomach is feeling uncomfortably swollen today, here are some soothing beverages you can make to naturally relieve the bloated feeling.
Gut Microbes Protect Against Neurologic Damage from Viral Infections
(Science Daily) Gut microbes produce compounds that prime immune cells to destroy harmful viruses in the brain and nervous system, according to a mouse study.
The Human Microbiome Is a Treasure Trove Waiting to Be Unlocked
(Neuroscience News) Understanding the complexity of the human microbiome may help unlock mysteries behind health and psychological illnesses.
The Brain-Gut Connection: Scientists Explore Why Eating More Fruits and Vegetables Improves Mental Well-Being
(Edsel Cook) The benefits of eating fruits and vegetables aren’t limited to gut health – they also enhance a person’s mood. A large-scale study conducted by researchers from the University of Leeds and the University of York suggests that eating more of these foods can improve mental health.
Bacteria in Fermented Food Signal the Human Immune System, Explaining Health Benefits
(Neuroscience) Researchers have discovered that humans and great apes possess a receptor on their cells that detects metabolites from bacteria commonly found in fermented foods and triggers movement of immune cells. Claudia Stäubert of the University of Leipzig and colleagues report these findings in a new study published 23rd May in PLOS Genetics.
The Secret Of ‘Food Combining’ That Helps Prevent Bloating, Stomach Pain, & Indigestion
(Jeffrey Roberts) One of the greatest health-hacks has not so much to do with what we eat, but rather with which foods we eat together.
What You Eat Affects How You Think: The Connection Between Your Gut and Your Brain
(Ellaine Castillo) People often underestimate the effects that their diet has on the brain. However, there is a growing body of evidence that highlights the clear connection between the gut and the brain. This is often dubbed as the gut-brain axis.
Six Decades of Research Concludes That Gluten Grain Consumption Increases the Risk of Both Neurological and Psychiatric Problems
(Isabelle Z. )Gluten barely registered on most people’s radars until recently, but it’s something researchers have been investigating for more than six decades. These days, we hear a lot about gluten intolerance, with some people having legitimate autoimmune disorders like Celiac disease, completely unable to consume it while others are simply following a celebrity fad and avoiding it in hopes of slimming down. Motivations aside, it’s pretty easy to find food in the grocery store these days boasting of its gluten-free status.
Digestive Enzymes – The 10 Best Foods for Gut Health
(Dr. Edward F. Group) Digestion is a complex process with many components and digestive enzymes are among the most important.[1] Digestive enzymes help break down food so that the body can use the nutrients within the food. For a healthy person, their body should produce all the digestive enzymes they need.
Eating Cruciferous Greens Help Your Immune System Fight off Intestinal Pathogens
(Edsel Cook) Vegetables are known to contain natural compounds that support the protective functions of the immune system. An article in The Francis Crick Institute news page reported that cruciferous vegetables are particularly beneficial when it comes to shielding the intestine from disease-causing microorganisms.