(Kimberly Yawitz) You may have heard of probiotics, but do you know about prebiotics?
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Compromised Microbiome Found to Predict Blood Infections in Pediatric Cancer Patients
(Zoey Sky) Long, flexible tubes called central venous catheters, or central lines, are used to give cancer patients the blood, fluids, medicines, and nutrients that they need. However, in the U.S. these central lines are linked with at least 400,000 blood infections annually.
Modern Wheat, Sprayed with Toxic Chemicals, May Be One of the Worst Foods to Eat for Gut Health
(Tracey Watson) Many of us grew up believing that wheat was the epitome of a healthy food. In recent years, however, the gluten-free sections in most grocery stores have gone from bare to bulging, as more and more people have decided to eliminate gluten – or even all grains – in a bid to improve their health. While some people are sensitive or even allergic to the gluten in wheat, others have decided to eliminate wheat in a bid to increase their energy levels and reduce the strain on their digestive systems.
Study: Virgin Coconut Oil Improves the Microbiome and Fights Diabetes
(Paul Fassa) A new study published in the journal Plant Foods for Human Nutrition on August 31, 2018, with the title Beneficial Effect of Virgin Coconut Oil on Alloxan-Induced Diabetes and Microbiota Composition in Rats adds further proof that virgin coconut oil is a powerfulremedy for diabetes.
Eating Wheat Feeds Disease-Causing Gut Bacteria, Study Suggests
(Sayer Ji) Eating Wheat Fuels Staphylococcus, Clostridium, and Klebsiella Growth, Study Suggests
Researchers Discover Hidden “Second Brain” in the Human Body
(Brett Tingley) Thanks to recent advances in medical technologies, the human brain has become one of the great frontiers of modern science.
Brain-gut Connection Determines How We Respond to Stressful Situations… Junk Food Makes for a Junk Mind
(Isabelle Z.) “You are what you eat” might be an overused phrase, but there’s quite a bit of truth to it, particularly when it comes to your brain. According to a paper published in the journal Physiology, the signals from your gut to your brain have a strong influence on your behaviors and emotions, especially during threatening events.
Scientists Warn That Many Pharma Drugs Destroy Our Gut Microbiome, Causing Us to Be More Vulnerable to Disease
(Isabelle Z.) You’ve probably heard by now that antibiotics can seriously impact your gut microbiome, but it turns out that this action is not just limited to antibiotics. Now, scientists from Germany’s European Molecular Biology Laboratory have found that many drugs that target human cells rather than bacteria can cause changes in microbiome composition as well.
The Thyroid and Gut Connection
(Karen Berrios) I’m sure you’ve heard the saying “Which came first, the chicken or the egg?” It seems that there are many situations in life that can be represented by this. One of which is the connection between gut health and thyroid health. A healthy gut supports a healthy thyroid, and vice versa. The reverse is also true: problems in the gut create problems with your thyroid health, and low thyroid function can create problems in your gut.