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Soil, not Seeds: A New Way to Think About Gut Health
Introduction When you think about gut health, you may be focused on “good bacteria” and adding more microbes to your gut with things like probiotics, yogurt, kombucha, and even fecal transplants. But here’s the problem: most of the time those new microbes don’t stick around long enough to do you much good. And they don’t […]
Gutbliss-Approved Product – Tart Cherry Juice for Sleep
After a long, stressful day, many of us reach for a glass of wine to unwind. But what if there were a night-time ritual that satisfied the craving for something rich and relaxing without the health risks of alcohol? Enter: tart cherry juice — a delicious, gut-friendly substitute that not only tastes great but also […]
Everything But the Kitchen Sink Soup
With more than fifteen different veggies and herbs, this soup will get you more than halfway to your goal of thirty different plant foods per week— in just one bowl of soup! Ingredients 2 tablespoons olive oil or avocado oil 1 yellow or sweet onion, diced 1 garlic clove, minced 3 celery stalks, diced 4 […]
Colon Cancer Rising in Young Adults
Not long ago, colon cancer was mostly seen in people over 70. But today, about 1 in 10 new cases are in people under 50. In fact, colon cancer is now the number one cause of cancer deaths in men under 50, and the 2nd most common in women under 50. This isn’t just an […]
The Aging Brain & Resistant Starches
Scientists conducted a study in about 300 participants to explore the link between gut bacteria, premature brain aging, and cognitive function. Stool samples, imaging tools, and clinical assessments to measure cognitive function were utilized. Results showed that disruption of the gut microbiome, known as dysbiosis, was strongly linked to accelerated cognitive decline – independent of […]
Gut Microbiome Key Driver in Aging Process
In a study published in Antioxidants last year, scientists performed FMT (fecal microbiota transplantation – transferring stool from a healthy donor into the digestive tract of another in order to establish better microbial health) by taking stool samples from older mice and transferring them into younger mice. The results showed that the transplanted aged microbiome […]
Male Menopause? Yes, It’s a Thing!
While there’s currently a lot of focus on female menopause, men also go through their own version of menopause called andropause. Andropause is the gradual decline in testosterone levels as men grow older, usually beginning in the 4th decade of life. Andropause has its own characteristic symptoms, both emotional and physical, including mood changes like […]
Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT) Alternatives
Lots of women struggle during perimenopause and menopause and are looking for ways to feel better. While there’s tons of information out there about the benefits of hormone replacement therapy (HRT), it’s important to understand the potential downside too, so you can make the right decision about what’s best for you. If you do a […]
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