Lactobacillus reuteri is a strain of bacteria probiotic that is known for providing several benefits from improving gut health, fighting infection and a whole lot more. In this article, I’ll take you through exactly what Lactobacillus reuteri is and how it can help you. What is Lactobacillus Reuteri? It’s a …
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Did you know that your body contains about the same number of bacteria as it does human cells? Not quite the widely touted 10:1 ratio of 10 bacteria per 1 human cell. However, that is still quite an impressive number! One very important bacterium is Bacterium longum. This beneficial bacterium …
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The past decade has seen a huge scientific effort unfold in order to measure the gut microbiome. Findings of the gut’s composition, function and influence are showing we are genetically more microbe than human. And excitingly, by simply understanding our microbial inhabitants we can change our gut health for the …
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I am going to start this article with a disclaimer...the journey to great gut health can be a personal one, and what works for one person may not work for another. Having said that I have put together this list of 26 of the best foods for gut health. While …
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When it comes to E. coli, not all E. coli strains are created equal and one, in particular, is actually a powerful probiotic. The E. coli strain Nissle 1917 can help to promote a healthy gut. As a naturopath, I’ve treated many people with digestive issues and understand how miserable …
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Have you had digestive issues for a long time? Are you extremely tired or forgetful? Have you suffered from anxiety and depression for an extensive amount of time? If so, you could have an MTHFR gene mutation. Now, the MTHFR gene mutation seems to be on the tips of many …
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Do you suffer from skin issues such as eczema, acne or psoriasis? Do you have more bad skin days than good ones? If so, you may be surprised to learn your gut could be to blame! As a naturopath who has treated many people with various skin issues (including myself), …
Do you suffer from digestive problems such as bloating and stomach cramps? Do you also suffer from other problems such as acne, migraines and fatigue? If so, you may be suffering from a Leaky Gut. As a Naturopath who has treated clients with Leaky Gut, I can understand how baffling …
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Do you suffer from digestive problems like cramps, constipation, diarrhea and heartburn? Perhaps you also suffer from non-digestive problems such as acne, chronic fatigue, and anxiety? If so, gut dysbiosis could be to blame. As a naturopath who has treated many people with a combination of digestive and non-digestive problems, …
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Do you suffer from bloating, constipation, abdominal pain and other digestive issues after eating certain foods? Are your digestive issues affecting your quality of life? If so, going on a low FODMAP diet plan could resolve many of your symptoms. As a Naturopath who has seen many people with food …
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As a practitioner working with clients one of my favourite functional tests is gut microbiome testing. This testing provides a snapshot of my client's personal gut microbiome and allows me to see where gut dysbiosis may be occurring and make recommendations based on those results to bring their gut back …
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There are many products on the market that promise to relieve, control, manage or attack allergies. These products work by interfering with biochemical responses that happen in the body. One example is antihistamines. These medications may relieve symptoms by stopping histamine from being released by certain cells in the body. …
