How many brains do you have? (Hint: it’s more than one)
The grey matter in your skull is not your only brain.
You have another one about 30 inches south of the first one.
It’s called your gut microbiome.
You have another one about 30 inches south of the first one.
It’s called your gut microbiome.
The supplement that you should be taking
Supplements are typically a reflection of individual need—based on a person’s diet, their body’s unique requirements (called “biochemical individuality”) and their current state of health. So in most cases, there is no “magic supplement” that is right for everybody. Except one...
PROBIOTICS!
PROBIOTICS!
2 surprising health benefits of probiotics
Unless you’ve been living in a cave for the last few decades, you probably have heard that probiotics help prevent gas, bloating and constipation.
You also might know that they support your immune system and can help ease asthma and allergies.
And maybe you’ve even heard that they are helpful with depression since most of your body’s serotonin is produced in your gut (especially if you read my blogs on a regular basis!).
Well, there are 2 more surprising health benefits of probiotics that go way beyond your gut!
Specifically to your heart and your liver!
You also might know that they support your immune system and can help ease asthma and allergies.
And maybe you’ve even heard that they are helpful with depression since most of your body’s serotonin is produced in your gut (especially if you read my blogs on a regular basis!).
Well, there are 2 more surprising health benefits of probiotics that go way beyond your gut!
Specifically to your heart and your liver!
A new deadly side effect of antibiotics
The medical and scientific communities are becoming increasingly aware that although antibiotics have saved lives, they also have a very dark side.
Studies have shown that long-term antibiotic use can disrupt your friendly gut flora to the point where your immune functioning is dramatically reduced, making you more susceptible to infections and disease.
Studies have shown that long-term antibiotic use can disrupt your friendly gut flora to the point where your immune functioning is dramatically reduced, making you more susceptible to infections and disease.
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Don’t be fooled by fancy probiotic ads
I’m sure you’re well aware that advertising is all about catching your attention and making claims and promises to generate sales…even if that means painting a less-than-accurate (or sometimes downright deceiving!) picture.
A perfect place to see this in action is the cereal aisle of any grocery store.
A perfect place to see this in action is the cereal aisle of any grocery store.
Hate to exercise? This will make it easier for you
If you are doing ANY form of exercise (and I hope you are because NOTHING is better for your health and losing or maintaining your weight!) then you’ll want to get the biggest bang for your workout buck. Well, in addition to eating nutritious foods (more on that below), getting proper sleep and drinking enough water, another helpful idea is emerging to boost your efforts. Probiotics!
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