Tag: probiotics
Questioning the Benefits of Probiotics Food Supplements
For a number of years now the use of probiotic food supplements* has been trendy in western countries. I took them on a daily basis for about two years because I used to believe in their benefits as did most… 0 Shares | | Posted in Food, Food, Health, Health, Lifestyle, Medicine
The Health Benefits of Natto
Natto is a traditional Japanese food made from fermented soybeans, and is characterized by its strong taste, pungent smell, and gooey texture. Natto isn’t well-known outside of Japan, and its acquired taste and unpleasant appearance probably confines it to a… 0 Shares | | Posted in Food, Health, Nutrition
The Many Benefits of Fermented Foods & Why It’s time to Bring the Tradition Back
Digestive health is a foundation of overall health and vitality. I invariably recommend probiotics and fermented foods to my clients. After implementing them, my clients often experience better digestion, diminished gas and bloating, and improved immunity. I am German-born and… 0 Shares | | Posted in Food, Health, Nutrition
Introducing Psycho-biotics! Probiotics Considered an Alternative Treatment for Depression
Probiotics are anything but new. In fact, it was in 1908 that Russian scientist Élie Metchnikoff first noted that rural Europeans who consistently drank fermented milk lived longer. Most people have now seen the word so many times in ads… 0 Shares | | Posted in Health, Holistic Medicine, Mental Health, Nutrition
Probiotics work double duty as antidepressant
Probiotics are most well known for their use as a digestive health nutrient. They help balance the good and bad bacteria in the gut which dictate the effectiveness of your bowel movements. They also help eliminate uncomfortable gas, bloating and… 0 Shares | | Posted in Mental Health
3 ways to create a positive impact on digestive health
Digestive health is something that many people take for granted. The majority of our immune system is based on the gut, so it is especially important to make sure that it your intestines and digestive system are functioning properly. Stress,… 0 Shares | | Posted in Health, Health, Nutrition, Personal Care
Homemade Probiotic Dijon Mustard Recipe
With grocery prices increasing a bottle of Dijon mustard is typically $3.99-$10.00 but you can make 3 times the amount for less than $5. Not too mention the dangerous hidden additives that are usually included in store bought condiments. Plus,… 0 Shares | | Posted in Food, Health, Health, Nutrition, Nutritional Medicine, Recipes
The Complete Guide to Understanding Probiotics and Prebiotics
Guest post by Alexander Shikhman, MD The human gut contains a myriad of microorganisms which form a well-orchestrated ecosystem known as microbiota. Human microbiota plays a vital role in the human body via regulation of immune and inflammatory responses, production… 0 Shares | | Posted in Food, Health, Herbal Medicine, Holistic Medicine, Nutrition, Nutritional Medicine
Bacillus coagulans: The probiotic for inflammatory conditions
Guest post by Alexander Shikhman, MD of Gluten-Free Remedies. Bacillus coagulans, also known as Lactobacillus sporogenes, is a gram-positive, spore-forming probiotic which is characterized by the increased survival in acidic gastric environment and in bile-acid-associated duodenal environment as compared to… 0 Shares | | Posted in Health, Herbal Medicine, Holistic Medicine, Nutritional Medicine
