Did you gain weight during the pandemic? Most of us did. A new study published in the JAMA (Journal of American Medical Association) Network Open showed that most Americans gained almost two pounds per month during the pandemic. After twelve months that may have resulted in a 20+ pound weight gain. Before the pandemic, 40 … Read more
Do you burp, expel gas, suffer from stomach aches or heartburn? Do you pass abnormal stools? These symptoms are not normal, but many people have grown used to them. The gastrointestinal microbiome is a delicate balance of beneficial and potentially harmful bacteria, viruses, and yeast. When the bad guys grow beyond normal limits, your microbiome … Read more
I did. In fact, two different times my intestines harbored harmful bacteria. The symptoms of both infections were minor—belching and craving carbs. No gastrointestinal distress occurred. So how does a person know if they have a bug in their gut? Stool tests diagnose unfriendly microbes. Have you ever had a stool test? Most people have … Read more
An entire world exists inside the lining of your digestive tract. Two of the primary microorganisms that live there are probiotics and a yeast called Candida. God created us so that there is a perfect balance between these microbes so they live harmoniously in our guts. Unfortunately, there are many products in our foods that … Read more