Gut Health

Caffeine, alcohol, citrus, and fried foods might be to blame.

Our bodies need inflammation to fight off infection, but too much of it for too long can spur a wide range of illnesses. Learning to manage it effectively is key.

Acid reflux is unpleasant and all too common. Integrative nutritionists share how to manage acid reflux symptoms and rediscover the pleasure of eating.

Yes, according to recent research, and it all comes down to how antibiotics throw the microbiome out of balance. Learn why.

Yes — because the gut is involved in nearly every aspect of our health.

A woman struggling with three autoimmune diseases discovers the healing power of food and lifestyle changes.

Many experts have noted that our bacterial cells outnumber our human ones by about 10:1, but according to recent research, it might be more like 1:1.

Food sensitivities can make chronic conditions, such as Crohn’s disease, IBS, and ulcerative colitis worse.

Many food sensitivities can resolve over time — as long as the gut has a chance to heal and foods are reintroduced slowly.

Leaky gut syndrome frequently precedes food intolerances and food sensitivities. Here’s why.

If you’re eager to increase your own butyrate levels, here are several ways to start.

Eating a wide variety of healthy foods is important for both physical and mental health, says our expert.

Food sensitivities often cause delayed — not immediate — reactions such as joint pain, fatigue, and brain fog.

Butyrate can help keep inflammation in check by strengthening our gut lining.

Glyphosate, which is used in the herbicide Roundup, and mercury in fish can contribute to leaky gut.

Butyrate is a short-chain fatty acid that plays a surprisingly big role in overall health.

Learn more about the difference between food allergies, intolerances, and sensitivities, what might be behind their increasing prevalence, and what you can do about them.

Turns out our skin has as many microbes as our gut. Here’s why that matters for health.

If you have digestive challenges, a raw-foods diet might not be right for you. Here’s why.

Learn why a little exposure to germs and viruses is good for your health.