Microbiome
Microbiomes are complex communities of microbes that naturally live on or inside our bodies that include bacteria, fungi, viruses, and other organisms. Each part of the body has a different community of microbes. For example, the bacteria in the gut help digestion and the bacteria on the skin help moisturize the skin. There are as many microbes in the body as there are human cells. Microbes are necessary for the manufacture of essential amino acids, vitamins, and neurotransmitter precursors and essential to proper functioning of the immune system. Environmental exposures such as antibiotics or toxic chemicals can disrupt microbiomes in the body and result in conditions such as diabetes, obesity, cardiovascular and neurological diseases, allergies, and inflammatory bowel disease.
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Generally thought of as good for you, some vegetables and fruits contain compounds known as "oxalates," which can cause health issues.
Mitochondria: This First Responder May Ease Chronic Inflammation
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Research keeps affirming all the diverse ways digging in the dirt and nurturing growth can support our well-being
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Leaky Gut: One of the Most Mysterious Diseases, Can It Be Prevented?
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Menopausal Women May Want to Pop Prunes Instead of Pills
New studies show the benefits of daily prune consumption helps build bone and ease digestive problems
Heal Your Gut Microbiome With the GAPS Diet
A 20-year-old protocol for severe autoimmune diseases offers different variations
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Research is revealing how a virtuous cycle between exercise and a healthy microbiome may be a key cancer treatment
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The interplay between protective bacteria, invading viruses has taken center stage
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Human study suggests hypoxia may be driving bacterial changes that lead to related disease
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More Than Just a Cup of Tea: Oolong Sharpens Your Senses, Calms Your Nerves, and Promotes Healthy Sleep
A little-known Chinese tea has been associated with longevity, tranquility, and weight loss
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Soluble fiber has essential roles in the body that can help you lose the most stubborn fat
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Large, high-resolution study reveals new clues about disease pathogenesis
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Understanding how our neurological reward center works is key to keeping it in balance
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