Digestive distress is no fun, and if you suffer from it, you’re hardly alone. According to the American Gastroenterological Association (AGA), 60-70 million Americans suffer from
Constipation may be an unsexy health topic, but it’s an important one. It’s defined as “an abnormally delayed or infrequent passage of usually dry, hardened stool.” For man
Your microbiome – the inner ecosystem of microorganisms and bacterial cells that live inside your gut – has an enormous impact on your overall health. Research shows that every
The gastrointestinal (GI) tract or “gut” has a lining that separates its contents from the body’s other tissues and organs. The gut houses a diverse resident population of ba
Did you know the human body is a complex biological ecosystem? It provides shelter and food for “friendly” bacteria, which return these favors by supporting our healthy
Did you know the human body is a complex biological ecosystem? It provides shelter and food for “friendly” bacteria, which return these favors by supporting our healthy functio
Have you ever gotten so sick you needed to take prescription medication? Most of us have. Commonly prescribed by doctors to reduce the symptoms associated with the flu, comm
Eating gluten-free is not a fad. Unlike other food trends such as the paleo and keto diets, abstaining from gluten is a medical necessity for roughly 7% of Americans. Add to
Is Your Gut Messing with Your Brain? It is estimated that the gastrointestinal tract is loaded with about 100 trillion microorganisms (bacteria, yeast, and others), about ten times