What’s So Special About Sourdough Bread? By Fiona Riddle If you’ve ever taken a bite of freshly baked sourdough, you are familiar with its distinctly tangy flavor and chewy texture. It is the perfect addition to a balanced meal, and can easily be made at home with high quality flours. Furthermore, because it is a …
Yeast Probiotics for Irritable Bowel Syndrome By MariaLisa Itzoe, DO, MPH Irritable Bowel Syndrome is one of the most common disorders of brain-gut interaction (DGBI) with estimates of between 10-15% people affected nationally. The Rome IV Criteria are symptom-based diagnostic criteria providing a standardized IBS diagnosis. The cardinal IBS symptom is chronically recurrent abdominal pain, …
How Antibiotics Threaten Your Health and Your Gut By Markham Heid Infectious bacteria cause all sorts of illnesses—from food poisoning to tuberculosis. Antibiotics are a group of antimicrobial drugs that either kill or stop the spread of these harmful bacteria. “…antibiotic-resistant bacteria kill tens of thousands of Americans every year. Those numbers seem poised to …
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