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PROBIOTICS: What Are They & Why Do We Need Them for Our Digestion
PROBIOTICS: What Are They & Why Do We Need Them for Our Digestion We have bacteria in our gut. And a lot. (Trivia: There are approximately 500 bacterial species in the gut, specially, the colon.) The good news, most of them are friendly and have a ton of important functions that need to happen every day in order to maintain a strong digestive system. To break the friendly down, “Pro” means “good,” and “biotics” means life thus probiotics are referred to as, the friendly, beneficial bacterial gut flora species in the gut. Their Functions: • aid in protecting the digestive system from an overgrowth of germs • stimulate…
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Wellness :: The Importance of Probiotics for Your Health
After studying nutrition and health for almost twenty years now and completing my Masters in Nutrition through the University of Bridgeport two main points have stood out to me about one’s health and achieving a healthy life. For me, being healthy means you can do the things you want to do in life at an intensity that you would like to do it at. Our health is the foundation for enjoying life to it’s fullest and the two very important aspects of being healthy is staying hydrated and our digestive system. After reading F. Batmanghelidj, M.D. book “Your Body’s Many Cries for Water” in my masters program, it reiterated the importance of water for your overall health. …
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Ask the Doctor: Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD) 101
Ask the Doctor: Question: I sometimes have acid reflux, which is horrible. What is it and how can I prevent it? Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease: Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), acid reflux or reflux esophagitis is a condition when the contents of the stomach regurgitates ( leaks) back into the esophagus and causes an burning irritation – due to some acid and the digestive enzyme pepsin – in the esophagus. Let’s step back and talk about the anatomy and physiology. Digestion begins in the mouth with chewing and the secretion of saliva. Both break down foods in order to allow easy swallowing and help the stomach with food breakdown. Once the food…
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Health: You May be Magnesium Deficient.
Ask the Doctor: Question: I have a hard time sleeping & have some mild anxiety. I heard magnesium might help… is that true? Magnesium is the fourth abundant mineral in the body – half found in the bones and the other half inside body tissues and organs – and is needed for over 300 biochemical reactions. Some of these reactions include: enzymes activation, normal heart and nerve function, keeping the heart pumping strong and steady, regulate calcium levels, plus other important nutrients in the body like copper, zinc, potassium, vitamin D. Those are some of the big jobs; however, magnesium plays some other key roles in immune function, diabetes, and blood…
