Gut Health

Why are probiotics so popular? Are all supplements equally effective? Can I get enough friendly bacteria from food? Health experts address these and other common questions.

Our bodies are pretty good at letting us know know when something is off. See if one of these signs might be indicating that it's time to detox.

Looking to rid your body of unwanted toxins? These 12 strategies will set you up for a successful detox — and help you to not feel deprived.

Why all those microorganisms — collectively known as the microbiome — play a critical role in supporting your health.

The health of your gut has a big impact on your overall wellbeing. Restore it by following these six gut-healing strategies.

Sarah Kay Hoffman, author of the new book, The Leaky Gut Meal Plan: 4 Weeks to Detox and Improve Digestive Health, shares two gut-healing (and delicious!) recipes.

The debate over the future of fecal microbial transplants — and who will have access to them.

Food poisoning can trigger irritable bowel syndrome. Here’s how — and what you can do about it.

An integrative-medicine doc weighs in on the dos and don’ts of using activated charcoal.

When ground into flours, most grains act like sugar in the body, triggering weight gain, inflammation and blood-sugar imbalances. Here’s why whole kernels are a better option than processed grains.

Endurance training may alter our microbiome for good, according to a recent study.

Our expert weighs in on the health benefits of drinking celery juice.

The growing threat of antibiotic resistance is leading some researchers and doctors to investigate the power of natural remedies.

Here are the “five Rs” — remove, replace, reinoculate, repair, and rebalance — of leaky-gut treatment.

Intestinal organisms can be a trigger for troubling health issues. But new research finds they can also help the body heal, especially from autoimmune diseases.

If you suffer from SIBO — small intestinal bacterial overgrowth — you might want to be careful about which probiotic supplements you choose.

Your intestines are home to a great deal of your digestive system, nervous system, and immune system. Here’s how to keep them healthy and avoid leaky gut syndrome.

Pioneering pediatrician Nadine Burke Harris is transforming how public-health advocates respond to the toxic stress created by childhood adversity. Here, she shares her prescription for healing.

A2 milk is a cow’s milk that is growing in popularity. But is it truly easier on your gut than regular milk?

Functional-medicine doc Susan Blum, MD, outlines her basic plan to treat arthritis.

Here are five ways to maximize your calcium absorption.