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What is gut health, and why does it matter? Up until a few decades ago, no one would’ve guessed that the “gut” — the collection of organs and structures that...

Why we all need a healthy gut Advances in medicine have led us to the realization that gut health is essential for overall well-being. Your gut – the collection of...

Your gastrointestinal tract – GI or “gut” for short – is a group of organs that start at the mouth and end at the rectum. Its main job is to...

For decades, scientists have been studying the role the human microbiome plays on health. The gastrointestinal tract, or simply the “gut,” is made up of a series of organs essential...

Gut health refers to the balance of microorganisms that live in the digestive tract. Maintaining the right balance of these microorganisms is vital for physical and mental health, immunity, and...

Many people might be surprised and intrigued to learn that we have what could be considered a second brain or additional nervous system located in our gut. Our gastrointestinal tract...

Over 39 million Americans live with migraine.1  If you’re one of them, you know firsthand it’s way more than just a “bad headache.” It’s a debilitating neurological disorder that affects...

June is mental health awareness month and schizophrenia is arguably the most debilitating of psychiatric illnesses, psychologically, socially, and financially.  It affects all aspects of a person’s life; how they...

Obesity is one of the biggest and costliest public health crises of the 21st century. According to the World Health Organization, 13 percent of the adult population worldwide was obese...

Many people wear something green to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day.  Don’t forget to go green inside as well! There’s an ever-increasing amount of medical research demonstrating that certain green foods...

The pandemic has put immunity at the forefront of everyone’s minds. Now more than ever, immune-boosting habits like regular exercise, quality sleep, and stress relief are crucial. Yet, even if...

If you struggle with irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), you’ve probably heard of the low FODMAP diet. FODMAP stands for fermentable oligo, di-, monosaccharides and polyols (phew, try saying that five...