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The Best Way to Eat for Gut Healing
The health of your gut has a big impact on your overall wellbeing. Restore it by following these six gut-healing strategies.
Recipes to Heal a Leaky Gut
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.
Big Pharma and the Future of Fecal Transplants
The debate over the future of fecal microbial transplants — and who will have access to them.
The Food Poisoning–IBS Connection
Food poisoning can trigger irritable bowel syndrome. Here’s how — and what you can do about it.
ASK THE DOCTOR: Can You Detox With Activated Charcoal?
An integrative-medicine doc weighs in on the dos and don’ts of using activated charcoal.
The Truth About Refined Grains
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.
Can Exercise Improve Your Gut Health?
Endurance training may alter our microbiome for good, according to a recent study.
Does Celery Juice Have Benefits for My Gut?
Our expert weighs in on the health benefits of drinking celery juice.
7 Natural Alternatives to Antibiotics
The growing threat of antibiotic resistance is leading some researchers and doctors to investigate the power of natural remedies.
5 Steps to Heal a Leaky Gut
Here are the “five Rs” — remove, replace, reinoculate, repair, and rebalance — of leaky-gut treatment.
The Parasite Paradox: How Parasites May Benefit Health
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.
Is It Possible to Take Too Many Probiotics?
If you suffer from SIBO — small intestinal bacterial overgrowth — you might want to be careful about which probiotic supplements you choose.
How to Heal a Leaky Gut
Your intestines are home to a great deal of your digestive system, nervous system, and immune system. Here’s how to heal your gut lining and avoid leaky gut syndrome.
How Childhood Adversity Creates Toxic Stress
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.
Is A2 Milk Better for You?
A2 milk is a cow’s milk that is growing in popularity. But is it truly easier on your gut than regular milk?
The Healing Arthritis Protocol
Functional-medicine doc Susan Blum, MD, outlines her basic plan to treat arthritis.
How to Optimize Your Calcium Intake
Here are five ways to maximize your calcium absorption.
Tom Tittmann’s Success Story
After suffering from ulcerative colitis for more than three decades, one man discovered a way to get to the root cause of his illness.
Are There Any Collagen Supplements for Vegetarians?
L-glutamine is a great choice for meat-eaters and vegetarians alike.
How to Stay Regular Without Laxatives
Millions of Americans experience chronic constipation. But laxatives might not be the answer. Here’s why.
10 Things You Should Know About Probiotics
Here’s a simple primer on how to buy, store, and consume probiotics.