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The Modern Macrobiotic Diet
The Modern Macrobiotic Diet: More Than Tofu and Seaweed

Sep 29, 2023 06:30AM ● By Veronica Hinke

So much has evolved in the 100 years since Japanese educator George Ohsawa created the macrobiotic diet. The modern macrobiotic diet is about much more than tofu, seaweed and miso.

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Gut Health for Kids
Gut Health for Kids: Clever Strategies for Picky Eaters

Jun 30, 2023 06:30AM ● By Sheila Julson

By creatively offering children healthy, diverse foods, presented in ways to please even finicky palates, parents can support microbiome health while establishing a lifetime of good eating habits.

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Regenerative Farming
The Microbiome Connection: How Soil and Human Health Are Related

Jun 30, 2023 06:30AM ● By Kelcie Ottoes

The human gut microbiome, which is critical to fighting off disease, and soil microbiome, which enables plant growth, are vitally important to maintaining all life on our planet.

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Herbs and Spices Promote Gut Health
Herbs and Spices Promote Gut Health

May 31, 2023 06:30AM

A 2022 research study published in The Journal of Nutrition suggests that herbs and spices may be unsung heroes in the quest for gut health.

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Wheat
Different Fibers Produce Different Results

Oct 31, 2022 06:30AM

New research indicates that not all fibers are equal in their effect on different species of probiotics in the intestines.

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Couple being playful in kitchen with healthy food on counter
The Gut-Brain Connection: How Food Affects Our Mood

Oct 31, 2022 06:30AM ● By Kimberly B. Whittle

Exploring the gut-brain axis and the role that microorganisms in the gut play in mental health conditions like anxiety, stress, depression and other disorders.

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Child holding diagram of digestive system
Optimize Gut Health in Kids with ADHD or Autism Symptoms

Jul 29, 2022 06:30AM

The key role that the microbiome plays in children’s health has been documented in a study that links gut health to symptoms of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and autism.

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Berberine plant
Consider Berberine and Probiotics to Improve Cholesterol

Mar 31, 2022 06:30AM

The plant alkaloid berberine and the probiotic Bifidobacterium breve work synergistically to significantly improve total cholesterol and low-density lipoprotein cholesterol levels.

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Try Probiotics to Lower Pregnancy Nausea and Soothe Fussy Babies

Jan 31, 2022 06:30AM

Two new studies suggest that the right probiotics can offer relief for the 85 percent of pregnant women with nausea and for the 25 percent of fussy newborns with colic.

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Person placing cut up purple cabbage into jar for fermenting
Fermenting for Foodies: Preserving Food and Traditions

Jan 31, 2022 06:30AM ● By April Thompson

More and more people are rediscovering the time-honored foodways of fermentation to promote health, boost flavor and preserve the bounty of the seasons.

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Gut microbiome under magnifying glass
Microbiome Linked to Risk of Death from Disease

Jul 30, 2021 06:30AM

Researchers found that greater numbers of bacteria in the gut from the Enterobacteria family increase the risk of death from cancer, respiratory disorders and gastrointestinal disease.

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Health practitioner pointing to vegetables in a circle labeled with corresponding vitamins contained in them
Food as Medicine: The Healing Power of Nutrition

Jun 30, 2021 06:30AM ● By Julie Peterson

Well-being is increasingly linked by researchers to a healthy diet, motivating many people and the medical community to take seriously plant-based diets and the role of gut microoganisms.

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Ulcer-free person showing midsection with thumbs up
Consider Depression Treatment to Fight Ulcers

May 28, 2021 06:30AM

Research has found that peptic ulcers and irritable bowel syndrome, along with other gut disorders, are linked to depression.

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Man holding chest from experiencing heartburn symptoms of gastroesophageal reflux
Make Lifestyle Changes to Ease Reflux

Mar 31, 2021 06:30AM

Harvard University researchers have found that gastroesophageal reflux (GERD) symptoms can be reduced by adopting five lifestyle strategies.

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Patient Suffering from Depression and Anxiety
Ease Depression and Anxiety with Probiotics

Sep 30, 2020 06:30AM

Studies find that probiotics can help to reduce depression and anxiety as well improve cognitive reaction time.

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5 Top Tips to Finding Your Next Doctor

1 Keep an Open Mind! Healthcare has come a long way. Today, you have access to practitioners that branch outside of traditional medicine and aim to identify the root causes of conditions while using alternative treatments that may help you get the relief you need. Just because it’s not a pill, doesn’t make it pseudoscience.

2 Build Your Health Care Team. There is no one doctor that can be the be-all-end-all for your health needs. Be sure to have a team of practitioners with different “lenses” and areas of expertise who will treat the root cause and not just the symptom(s).

3   Environment Influences Healing. Health is multi-factorial. Your mental and emotional environment plays a pivotal role in your healing potential. Your doctors and their staff should create an office atmosphere filled with positivity so you can get the most out of your care.

4 Your Story Matters.  Before you begin any treatment, be sure to have a comprehensive consultation to discuss your health concerns. Find practitioners who welcome questions and will take the time to listen and treat you with respect.

5 Report of Findings. When it comes to our health, we often make decisions without understanding the risk versus benefits. Knowledge is an important part of the healing process and is essential to make conscious, informed health decisions. Find practitioners who take the time to explain their exam findings and the recommendations for treatment in ways that make sense to you.

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