Microbiome The microbiome affects our mood , libido , metabolism , immunity , and even our perception of the world and the clarity of our thoughts . It helps determine whether we are fat or thin , energetic or lethargic . Put simply , everything about our health — how we feel both emotionally and … Read more
The Craving Mind is a book about meditation. Judson’s background as a scientist and researcher is juxtaposed against his interest in meditation. The first part of the book is the story of how he came to embrace meditation as a source of healing. The second part is his attempts as a scientist, to uncover the … Read more
Howard Stern described John E. Sarno as a living saint. Stern suffered from intense back pain from years, and the only man who was able to cure him was Sarno. Other celebrities and even a U.S. politician lauded his genius. So what did he discover that was so profound? Essentially, he figured out that many … Read more
In 2019, three scientists won the Nobel prize for discovering the harmful effects excess oxygen in the body. Four years earlier, Patrick McKeown wrote The Oxygen Advantage, where he explains how breathing from the nose in a careful controlled manner can help you regular the amount of oxygen you take in. The positive consequences of … Read more
Gut: The Inside Story of Our Body’s Most Underrated Organ Summary
“Gut: The Inside Story of Our Body’s Most Underrated Organ” by Giulia Enders provides a fascinating and accessible exploration of the human digestive system. Published in 2015, the book emphasizes the importance of gut health for overall wellbeing, providing scientific insights alongside practical advice. Enders starts with a journey through the digestive system, beginning with … Read more
Certain foods are good for our good bacteria. These foods are prebiotics, and they are much more suitable for daily use than probiotics. To gain the benefits of prebiotics, good bacteria must already exist in the gut. List of Prebiotics Artichoke, asparagus, endive, green bananas, Jerusalem artichoke, garlic, onion, parsnips, black salsify, wheat (wholegrain), rye, … Read more
Bacteria can also perform this service outside the gut. Yogurt is nothing other than milk that has been predigested by bacteria. Much of the sugar in the milk (lactose) has already been broken down and transformed into lactic acid (lactate) and smaller sugar molecules. That is why yogurt is both sweeter and sourer than milk. … Read more
Irritable Bowel Syndrome is an unpleasant bloated feeling or gurgling in the abdomen (and susceptibility to diarrhea and constipation). IBS sufferers report anxiety and depressive disorders. If the brain insists, it can receive unwanted information from the gut. Such a state can also be caused by tiny but persistent micro-inflammations, bad gut flora, or undetected … Read more
From Gut: The Inside Story of Our Body’s Most Underrated Organ Tip: Cook with stainless steel. Are you tired of dealing with the redness, irritation, and discomfort of rosacea? Look no further! “Living with Rosacea,” offers practical and effective tips for managing the symptoms of this common skin condition. From dietary changes to skincare routines, … Read more