Superfood Slashes Deadly Cancer Risk by 20%
You’ve likely heard about yogurt’s gut health benefits. But did you know this creamy treat may be doing more than aiding your digestion? Research shows it could protect you from a deadly form of cancer. A groundbreaking, long-term study revealed that eating yogurt could slash your risk for a specific type of colorectal cancer. This...
Brain-Boosting Bacteria Discovered in Surprising Spot
Researchers have uncovered a tremendous amount of information about the gut-brain connection in the last few years. For example, earlier this week, I explained how probiotics can naturally ease anxiety. But scientists’ latest discovery isn’t about what’s in your GUT. Instead, it’s about what’s in your MOUTH. And it might make you think twice about...
Mailbag: 3 “Cocktail Companions” to Safely Ring in the New Year
“I don’t usually drink alcohol. But I’m going to a New Year’s party and might have a few drinks. Can I do anything to make them less harmful to my health?” -Cheering In the New Year Hi Cheering, As you prepare for your New Year’s celebration tonight, you may be looking forward to raising a...
Mailbag: Diarrhea Remedies That Really Work
“I have had diarrhea for 6 months. I’m going crazy and don’t know how to stop it! Please help!” – Can’t Stop Running Dear Can’t Stop, Few things disrupt life like battling a bout of diarrhea. Diarrhea is typically defined as having three or more loose, watery stools daily. If you experience this for over...
Tiny Allies Could Revolutionize Weight Loss
We usually think of bacteria as the bad guys, right? Well, plot twist! Some of those bugs are actually GOOD for us. I’m talking about the friendly bacteria probiotics, of course. They hang out in your gut and help keep things running smoothly down there. Now, in the ongoing battle against obesity, scientists are exploring...
Better Mental Health with the Belly-Brain Bond
Feeling down in the dumps lately? Well, guess what? It might not be all in your head—it could be in your gut! That’s right… It turns out “having a gut feeling” might be far more than just a figure of speech. According to new research, it’s time to pay more attention to what’s going on...
The Tiny, Tart Secret to a HEALTHIER Gut
Most of us have FINALLY gotten the message that our bodies have been desperately sending us all along… Good health relies on good GUT health. In fact, the microbiome in your digestive tract is connected to nearly every other aspect of your well-being. (I’ll have more on this bacterial treasure trove in just a minute.)...
Forget Fasting and Try THIS Instead
Thirty years ago, one of my hippie cousins gave me a jar filled with liquid and a mysterious white blob floating in it. Puzzled, I asked them what it was. They called it a “kombucha tea starter.” I was curious enough to give it a shot and make some of the tea. The process was...
Food Fix Delivers Better Brain Function in 12 Weeks
I’ll admit I’ve never been much of a fiber supplement fan. Can fiber help you stay regular? Certainly. However, there are much better ways to keep your morning bathroom routine on track than loading up on massive amounts of fiber. And for many folks, fiber supplements can cause a lot of gas, bloating, and pain....
Can’t Stop Overeating? THIS Could Be WHY
A clever patient recently asked me, “We use rubbing alcohol to kill germs and clean surfaces. So, does drinking alcohol hurt the good bacteria living in my intestines?” It might seem like an odd question, at first. However, it reveals a remarkable intuition about how drinking alcohol and disinfecting alcohol could impact microscopic lifeforms. And...