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The Earth’s population is increasing at an average rate of 1.3% annually, and the population is estimated to reach a daunting 10 billion by the year 2060. Food security is sure to be an issue if we don’t think about future generations today. It is generally accepted that animal-based proteins and their food products produce higher levels of greenhouse gases than their...

As a dietitian, I find that certain health terms become very familiar before people actually understand what those terms mean. It took a few years before omega 3 eaters knew that they were eating anti-inflammatory oils. So, it’s probably a good idea to breakdown the term probiotic, so that you can use it with confidence. The word probiotic is made up of pro–...

Why is the Human Gut Microbiome Important? The human gut microbiome contains about 100 trillion bacteria. That’s ten times more cells that make up the human body. So much research now focuses on investigating the connection between these microorganisms and their benefits for human health. With these findings, probiotics are very important to add to our daily routines. Types of Microorganisms We...

Probiotics have quickly become a hot topic in health food stores as well as in the medical community; even psychiatrists may very soon turn to these beneficial bugs for another unique application. Along with research to support probiotics in the treatment of gastrointestinal infections, seasonal allergies, and for constipation or diarrhea, new research now suggests that probiotics may help you feel happier...

Why Should You Care About Gut Health? The field of digestive health is finally getting the recognition it deserves. Disruptions to the digestive system have been implicated as a critical factor in seemingly unrelated disorders, such as Parkinson’s disease, food allergies, and Type 2 Diabetes. But many people are acutely sensitive to digestive distress long before disease symptoms arise because the gut interacts with...

A urinary tract infection (UTI) is an infection of the body’s urinary system, which makes and stores urine, one of the body's waste products. It consists of the kidneys, ureters, bladder, and urethra. UTIs are most common, but other infections can also occur like urethritis (infection of the urethra), pyelonephritis (infection of the kidneys), and cystitis (infection of the bladder). Women are...