The Probiotic Jar

09/08/2019

We all have trials and struggles throughout our lives and often these struggles have brought me to my knees. But without fail, each and every one of them has been a blessing in disguise. The pain turned to wisdom and I found myself so grateful for the struggle that brought me so much pain. . .

08/05/2019

A landmark global assessment warns that the window is closing to safeguard biodiversity and a healthy planet. Yet solutions are in sight.

31/08/2017

Coconut water is my favorite water kefir. I love how it tastes, how easy it is to make, and how it makes me feel. In the early days of making cultured foods, coconut kefir was a huge part of my daughter Maci’s recovery from food allergies and IBS. It was something she really liked and …

29/08/2017

This excerpt from the children's book, "Wild Child" by Jeanne Willis tugs at me. See this and more wonderful book recommendations from Happiness is here http://happinessishereblog.com/2017/08/brilliant-books-for-kids/

26/08/2017

Gut microbes have been in the news lately. Recent studies show they can influence human health, behavior, and certain neurological disorders, such as autism. But just how do they communicate with the brain? Results from a new study suggest a pathway of communication between certain gut bacteria and…

20/08/2017

Your go-to guide on various adaptogenic herbs and their specific health benefits.

20/08/2017

The gut microbiome – the world of bacteria living in our digestive system – doesn’t just exist to give us stomach aches or to help us break down food. Rese

20/08/2017

Can the Bacteria in Your Gut Explain Your Mood?The rich array of microbiota in our intestines can tell us more than you might think.SHAREShare on FacebookPost on TwitterEmailLog in to SaveRead Laterhttps://nyti.ms/1N45wIFShare on LinkedInShare on WhatsappShare on Google PlusShare on RedditShareCance...

20/08/2017

So, you should just be able to give them a chill pill and be done with it, right?

19/08/2017

A special formulation of activated charcoal can soak up excess antibiotics, protecting beneficial gut bacteria and potentially preventing diarrhoea

17/08/2017

Although probiotics have been reported to improve symptoms of irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), data in humans regarding their effects on psychiatric comorbidities is scarce. A new study, led by Prof. Premysl Bercik from the Department of Medicine at the Farncombe Family Digestive Health Research Inst...

17/08/2017

You may have heard that bone broth is rich in minerals, but it really isn't. Here is why you should eat plenty of it anyway.

17/08/2017

It's all about the good bugs.

17/08/2017

Probiotics are valuable tools in helping to balance the bacterial communities found in our digestive system. Many chronic health conditions are slowly having their roots traced back this balance. Gut bacteria have been shown capable

15/08/2017

In mice, a certain gut microbe prevent damage caused by the flu—with the help of a compound that occurs naturally in black tea, blueberries, and red wine.

22/07/2017

21/07/2017

We know that much of the immune system lives in the gut, along with the trillions of gut bacteria called the gut microbiome. But how do the two interact? This new study explores that question! It's known that gut dysbiosis, or an imbalance of the