Gut bacteria markers could indicate early liver disease
By Katherine Shagoury Chemical compounds produced by the bacteria in our gut could be used to spot the early stages of liver disease, according to new research. The findings, published...
Read MoreBitters: A secret weapon for better digestion
By Lisa Akers Digestive health has been a focus in the integrative healthcare community for a while now. Practitioners look closely at the digestive system, as it is the foundation...
Read MoreWhy diets don’t work—and what does
By Karen Malkin Over 97 million dieters in the U.S. contribute to an almost $66 billion industry—an industry largely made up of quick fixes and “magic” pills that encourage and...
Read MoreFasting and autoimmune disease
By Katherine Shagoury Nutrition and health go hand-in-hand, said Sebastian Brandhorst, PhD, at the 2018 Institute for Functional Medicine (IFM) Annual International Conference in Hollywood, Florida. A growing body of...
Read MoreUncovering the truth about celiac disease and non-celiac gluten sensitivity
By Katherine Shagoury In the past 20 years, there has been a real controversy over whether or not non-celiac individuals benefit from a gluten-free diet, according to Alessio Fasano, MD,...
Read MoreSome processes in gut drive fat build-up around waist, new study finds
By Katherine Shagoury Research into the role the gut plays in processing and distributing fat could pave the way for the development of personalized treatments for obesity and other chronic...
Read MoreBetter diet may prevent brain shrinkage in older adults, study says
By Katherine Shagoury People who eat a diet rich in vegetables, fruit, nuts and fish may have bigger brains, according to a study published in the online issue of Neurology, the...
Read MoreKeto diet boosts performance
By Robert Silverman, DC, DACBN, DCBCN, MS, CCN, CNS, CSCS, CIISN, CKTP, CES, HKC, FAKTR The ketogenic diet has proven effective in weight management, but studies also demonstrate a variety...
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