Gut Health
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Should People With IBS, Leaky Gut, or Other Gut Issues Eat a Raw-Food Diet?
If you have digestive challenges, a raw-foods diet might not be right for you. Here’s why.
Why Some Germs Are Good for Immunity
Learn why a little exposure to germs and viruses is good for your health.
Advice From a Trainer: 5 Tips for a Successful D.TOX
The top strategies for success this trainer learned after going through the Life Time D.TOX program multiple times.
Why Autoimmune Diseases Are on the Rise — Especially After COVID
Lupus, rheumatoid arthritis, and other autoimmune conditions are on the rise, partly because of the prevalence of long COVID. Discover what can trigger autoimmunity and how a functional-medicine approach can help.
For the Aging Gut, Change is Good
As we age, our microbiomes change — and that might be a good thing. Here’s why.
What Is Leaky Gut?
We answer some of your most common questions about leaky gut syndrome.
Why Environmental Health Is Human Health
The health of the planet and of humans is one and the same.
Why Are My Gums Receding?
Here are some root causes — and what you can do about it.
Why Do I Have Oral Thrush?
Here are some root causes of oral thrush — and what you can do about it.
Why Do I Have Canker Sores?
Here are some root causes of canker sores — and what you can do about them.
Why Do I Have Cavities?
Here are some root causes of cavities — and what you can do about them.
Why Do I Have Bad Breath?
Here are some root causes of bad breath — and what you can do about it.
What Your Mouth Is Trying to Tell You
Oral health is intricately connected to the rest of the body. Here’s why it matters — and how to read those niggling mouth symptoms.
How Probiotics Affect Your Mood
Boosting the gut’s healthy microbes can support a more positive outlook.
What Do Food Sensitivity Test Results Really Mean?
Wondering if a food sensitivity test is something you may want to consider? A Life Time dietitian offers insights into common sources of food sensitivities, reasons they occur, ways to overcome them, and more.
Understanding Emotional Biochemistry
Like it or not, emotions share some very real biochemical links with your nervous, endocrine, immune and digestive systems. Isn’t it time you learned something about how your body responds to what you feel — and vice versa?
Can Yeast Overgrowth Make You Feel Drunk?
Technically, yes. Too much candida in your gut microbiome can lead to a condition called auto-brewery syndrome.
The Best Defense: Boost Your Immune System
Your immune system works to keep you healthy 24 hours a day. Here’s how to help it operate at peak efficiency.
Taking Care of Your Gut: Why It’s Critical to Health + How to Do It
The gut is often considered the gatekeeper to our overall health — and imbalances many times surface in surprising ways. Samantha McKinney, RD, discusses its far-reaching impacts and shares daily lifestyle strategies we can use to support our gut health.
Can Garlic Help Heal the Gut?
Turns out garlic is great for ulcers, food poisoning, and gut dysbiosis. Here’s why — and how to get more garlic in your diet.