Gut Health & Microbiome

Remember that time your grandma mentioned how her digestion changed as she got older? Maybe she talked about feeling bloated or having a harder time with certain foods. Well, that’s often connected to the gut. As we get older, our gut changes, and this has a big impact on how long and how well we…

Imagine your gut is like a garden, and sometimes, the bad weeds – harmful bacteria – take over. This can lead to serious health problems. But what if you could introduce healthy “seeds” to rebalance things? That’s the basic idea behind Fecal Microbiota Transplant (FMT). This procedure is generating interest, and perhaps offering a solution,…

Remember that itchy throat and runny nose after you ate that peanut butter sandwich? Or how about the struggle to breathe during an asthma attack? Millions deal with allergies and asthma, and a lot of recent research explores the connection between our gut microbiome and these conditions. This post explores how our inner ecosystem influences…

Ever feel bloated after eating, even after choosing what you thought were healthy foods? Or perhaps you’ve experienced unexplained fatigue, skin rashes, or food sensitivities? These symptoms can sometimes point to issues with your gut barrier and a condition often discussed called leaky gut. This post will explore what science says about these topics, separating…

Imagine you’re baking a cake. You have all the ingredients, but how do you know you have the perfect mix? In the world of microbes, it’s similar. Scientists use different measurements to figure out the variety of microorganisms in a place, like your gut or the soil. But which of these measurements, or metrics, truly…