The microbiome is the community of microorganisms (such as fungi, bacteria and viruses) that exists in a particular environment. In humans, the term is often used to describe the microorganisms that live in or on a particular part of the body, such as the skin or gastrointestinal tract. Your 'gut microbiome' is made up of the trillions of microorganisms and their genetic material that live in your intestinal tract. These microorganisms, mainly comprising bacteria, are involved in functions critical to your health and wellbeing. What are the 3 types of gut microbes? 1.Bacteriome 2.Mycobiome 3.Virome These 3 together represent, respectively, the assemblages of bacteria, viruses and fungi, living in the human gut. You can test the strength of your...
Detoxification -or detox -is a popular buzzword. It basically means following a specific diet or using special products that claim to rid your body of toxins, thereby improving health and promoting weight loss. We can all agree that diet and weight loss products are harmful on the body and that diet culture has a negative impact on our mental health. That’s why we avoid the supplement isle in Dischem in lieu of natural remedies that heal our bodies so that they can function optimally and allow toxins to be expelled in a slow and sustainable way. What harmful effects do chemical-filled diet pills can have on the body? Increased heart rate High blood pressure Agitation Diarrhea Sleeplessness Kidney problems Liver damage...
1.BLOH-t noun A swelling or feeling of fullness in the abdomen. Bloating is usually the result of gas in the intestines and can be caused by many things, including overeating, lactose intolerance, and constipation. It might be as simple as eating too much too fast, or you could have a food intolerance or other condition that causes gas and digestive contents to build up. Bloating feels incredibly uncomfortable full and can be described as a feeling that there is a balloon in your belly. Often times, bloating will go away on its own. If you’re part of the 30% of the global population that suffers from IBS and struggle with bloating, read on to find out what’s causing it, making...
Did you know? The word “inflammation” traces back to the Latin for “set afire.” In some conditions, like rheumatoid arthritis, you feel heat, pain, redness, and swelling. But in other cases like heart disease, Alzheimer’s, and diabetes - it’s not so obvious. Inflammation in the body isn’t all bad; it’s part of your immune system’s natural response to heal an injury or fight an infection. But that’s where it should stop. But if it becomes a long-lasting habit for your body to become inflamed, diseases and conditions start to develop. Inflammation & Your Gut Chronic inflammation is tied to ulcerative colitis and Crohn’s disease, which are types of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). It happens when your body's immune system mistakenly...
IBS - Irritable Bowel Syndrome is not just a pain in the butt (or stomach), but serious and chronic intestinal disorder causing stomach discomfort, wind, diarrhea and constipation. If you’ve done any research on gut problems, you’ve probably heard of IBS, but surprisingly, very little is known about this intestinal disorder. Some might not even know they’re sufferers! Let’s get into the nitty gritty (don’t say we didn’t warn you)... 3 Types of IBS IBS- C (IBS with constipation) Most of your poop is hard and lumpy. IBS-D (IBS with diarrhea) Most of your poop is loose and watery. IBS-M (IBS with mixed bowel habits) You have both hard and lumpy bowel movements and loose and watery movements on the...
