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Why Polyphenols Are Good for The Gut Microbiome and The Brain
If you didn’t already know, polyphenols are plant-derived compounds, abundant in foods like berries, tea and cocoa, and are showing great promise in the fight against heart disease, cognitive decline and neurodegenerative diseases….
Are These Claims About Gut Health Fact or Fiction?
As the topic of gut health has gained in popularity in recent years, so too have supplements, protocols and “hacks” claiming to improve gut health….
This Hidden Chemical is Linked to Gut and Kidney Damage
PFAS, or per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances, are synthetic chemicals used in various consumer and industrial products, including non-stick cookware, water-resistant clothing and food packaging….
The Hidden Power of Extra Virgin Olive Oil
Most people use olive oil every day, but few realize its polyphenols are one of the most powerful ways to promote and protect long-term health….
The Way You Breathe Is Quietly Controlling Your Stress, Mood, and Gut
One simple breathing technique can calm your stress, support your gut, and reset your nervous system in under a minute. Here’s how it works….
Exercise and the BGM System
Exercise is often recommended to obese individuals who want to lose weight as it has shown to be an effective way to burn calories and improve metabolic health. New exciting new research suggests that physical activity also has the ability to alter the bacteria in the gut microbiome, leading to better mental health outcomes….
The Hidden Network of Longevity: How Your Gut, Brain, and Lifestyle Work Together to Keep You Young
Discover how your gut microbes, brain, and lifestyle habits work together to shape how you age, and how small, science-backed changes in diet, movement, and stress can help you build a longer, healthier, happier and more resilient life….
5 Simple & Free Ways to Reduce Stress
Feeling overwhelmed? Discover five science-backed techniques you can do in minutes—from breathing to posture shifts—to instantly calm your nervous system and lower stress without spending a dime….
Fall Superfoods to Nurture Your Brain–Gut–Microbiome System
As the days grow shorter, your mood doesn’t have to. Discover how fall and winter’s most vibrant foods—from pumpkin and apples to fermented favorites—can nourish your brain–gut–microbiome system, lift your mood, and restore balance through the darker months….
Is Fruit Bad For Your Blood Glucose?
I’ve been seeing health influencers and medical doctors preaching the claim that fructose is dangerous for your health. This is misleading and very disingenuous as they are likely referring to certain forms, such as high-fructose corn syrup, while not distinguishing between it and healthy fructose items such as fruit….
Train Your Brain, Heal Your Gut
Gut pain, bloating, and fatigue – what if the solution isn’t in your medicine cabinet but could be obtained through retraining your mind? Growing research offers compelling evidence that hypnosis could help….
The Longevity Gap: Why Women Live Longer Than Men
Women tend to outlive men–and by a pretty considerable margin, too. In the United States, women typically live to 80, while men generally average at around 75….