Do you eat yogurt on a daily basis to get more beneficial bacteria into your system? Or, do you take a probiotic supplement to support digestion and boost immunity? Now, a new study suggests that there may be an even more compelling reason to continue consuming your daily probiotics. Weight control. Gaining Weight?… Continue Reading
Weight Supplements
Gaining Weight? Why Gut Microbes May be to Blame
Do you long for foods that aren’t good for you? Is your metabolism sluggish? Do you retain body fat and gain weight easily? If you answered yes to any of these questions, you may want to take stock of your gut microbiome – the collection of microbes that live in your digestive tract. These… Continue Reading
What are Prebiotics?
By David H. Rahm, M.D. Q: I’ve been taking a probiotic for years but lately I’m hearing more about prebiotics. What’s the difference between prebiotics and probiotics? And, should I be taking a prebiotic supplement? Emerging research over the past decade, has given us a greater appreciation for the role that probiotics –… Continue Reading
Fiber Supplementation Helps With Weight Loss
More often than not, when you’re looking to lose weight, you focus on what you’re getting too much of, like calories, fat, or carbohydrates. But it looks like something you’re not getting enough of – fiber – might be just the thing to help you with your weight loss goals. So says a… Continue Reading
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 a safe thing to do? The practice of “kicking off” a weight loss program with a cleanse offers dieters some advantages. By… Continue Reading
LeanBiotics™ – The New Weight Loss Solution?
There are many traits that make each of us – even identical twins – unique. This includes our personalities and our fingerprints, and now we can add our intestinal flora to the list. But why is this important? Well, with all the recent research being done on how the microbes in our gut affect… Continue Reading
2014 Weight Loss Supplements Guide
According to the Journal of Clinical Psychology, weight loss continues to be the number one New Year’s resolution every year, as two-thirds of Americans are overweight or obese. Sure, you can start with changing your eating habits and increasing your physical activity, but who doesn’t want a little help reaching the ultimate weight loss… Continue Reading
Probiotics and Weight Loss
Each day we hear more about the benefits of taking a probiotic supplement. The most common reason for supplementing with these beneficial bacteria is to support digestive health and boost immunity. But, you may be surprised to learn that an emerging area of research is exploring the relationship between probiotics and weight loss. In… Continue Reading
Resistant Starch: A New Fiber Involved in Weight Management
Are you getting the recommended 25-38 grams of fiber daily? Although you’re trying to heed the advice to increase your fiber intake, most likely you’re falling considerably short of the recommended daily target. Reaching this daily target is key especially if you’re trying to lose weight. Emerging research which has examined the role that… Continue Reading