6 Simple, Microbe-Friendly Remedies For Relieving Sinus Symptoms

The majority of colds, flu, and sinus infections are viral, and antibiotics can actually increase your susceptibility to future infections (both viral and bacterial) by depleting your body of its microbial defenses. Chronic sinusitis, one of the most common chronic ailments that affects millions of people in the United States, is itself a form of […]

Gutbliss Weekly Review – March 25, 2016

Meet new people, shake hands, improve your microbial diversity! Social interaction, including physical touch, could help reverse the microbial extinction we’re witnessing inside our guts. The Academic Minute   Eat fermented foods, reduce your anxiety. It may not be quite that simple, but a new study shows that encouraging the growth of beneficial gut bacteria […]

Zucchini Pasta with Pesto & Cherry Tomatoes

Zucchini “pasta” is an amazingly delicious substitute for regular pasta that will leave you feeling great—and not bloated—after eating it. There are multiple ways to prepare it so that you won’t ever become tired of this easy-to-make favorite. The secret is in the sauce. Try this dairy-free and delicious pesto for starters. The pesto can […]

Gutbliss Weekly Review – March 18, 2016

Eat prebiotic fiber to promote bone health and prevent osteoporosis. Prebiotic fiber acts as food for probiotic gut bacteria and, when fermented, produce short chain fatty acids (SCFAs). SCFAs increase calcium absorption by improving the gut lining’s ability to absorb calcium and by decreasing intestinal pH levels, which increases calcium solubility. Increase your prebiotic fiber […]

Roasted Asparagus

This simple roasted recipe is a surefire, tasty way to get your green on and fill your plate with microbe-boosting inulin fiber. *Serves 4 Ingredients 1 bunch of asparagus ½ to 1 teaspoon minced fresh garlic Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste 2 tablespoons olive oil (or enough to coat) ½ lemon Method […]

Ask Gutbliss: Alternatives to PPI’s (Proton Pump Inhibitors)

Gutbliss Reader Question: I was recently diagnosed with esophagitis and reflux. My doctor says I need to take PPI’s for the rest of my life, but I’d prefer to use alternatives, such as a healthy diet, exercise and stress reduction. Is this possible? -Dan   Dan, you’re on the right track in being cautious of […]

Gutbliss Weekly Review – March 11, 2016

Could bacteria drastically reduce the amount of commercial fertilizer we use? Yes! Scientists isolate bacteria that encourage plant growth, increase root size and nutrient absorption, and produce antimicrobial agents that fight plant pathogens. But what effect might these bacteria have on the human microbiome? lfpress   Scientists create a molecule that disarms ulcer-causing bacteria. By […]