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Feeling Down? Probiotics Might Help
Updated May 19, 2022 Here’s a new neuroscience buzzword you need to know: psychobiotics. No, it doesn’t mean you’re crazy about probiotics, although you should be! Psychobiotics are live organisms...
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Colon Cleansing and Weight Management
By David H. Rahm, M.D. Q: I’ve noticed a number of weight loss programs recommend starting with a detox or cleansing regimen. Is this a good idea and is this...
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Artificial Sweeteners Alter Blood Sugar & Gut Bacteria
Sometimes, you just need something sweet. Whether it’s for your morning coffee, in your diet soda, or for “better-for-you” home-baked goods, who hasn’t tried a sugar-free sweetener in the name...
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Are Your Gut Bacteria Causing Your Cravings?
It’s happened to the best of us. Suddenly, you’re hit with a craving for chocolate, ice-cream or something good and greasy, and as healthy as you’ve been and want to...
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Gut Bacteria Linked to Colon Cancer Risk
Your gut is a microbiome that plays host to trillions of bacteria, including many species that are still unknown. These intestinal floras influence health through their roles in digestion, inflammation,...