Leaky Gut Education

Prebiotic fiber, the straight scoop. The last 15 years have seen an explosion of research demonstrating the importance of dietary fiber, and especially fermentable prebiotic fiber that benefits friendly bacteria in the bowel. In this post you'll learn 8 plus compelling reasons to get that goodness in you NOW. What is Prebiotic? Prebiotic fibers are food ingredients that feed, grow or activate beneficial microorganisms. The most common example is in the gastrointestinal tract, where prebiotics can enhance the populations of friendly organisms in big ways. Although all prebiotics are fiber of some kind, not all fiber is prebiotic. According to...

Prebiotic fiber, the straight scoop. The last 15 years have seen an incredible volume of research demonstrating the importance of dietary fiber, and more particularly fermentable prebiotic fiber that benefits friendly bacteria in the bowel. With all of the convoluted information out there, let’s take a clarifying look at what makes a food "prebiotic". I'll also hit on how all dietary fibers affect overall health. What is Prebiotic? Prebiotic fibers are food ingredients that feed, grow or activate beneficial microorganisms. The most common example is in the gastrointestinal tract, where prebiotics can enhance the populations of friendly organisms in big...

Do you live with low back pain that doesn't go away? If you have difficulty sitting for long periods of time, or deal with lower back pain and stiffness that just won't go away, there may be something more to the story than your doctor has told you. In this post you'll get a fresh new look at a possible cause of your pain, and learn the actions you can take right away for back pain relief that lasts. 8 of 10 Americans Will Have Back Pain Worldwide, back pain is the single leading cause of disability, preventing many people...

The Vital Role of Mucous Membranes in keeping you healthy Your immune system is only as healthy as your permeable membranes in all their varieties.  The ones who create a physical and chemical barrier between you and the outside world are the Mucosal Linings and Cutaneous Lining or skin.  The other two types of membrane are Serous and Synovial and when they're healthy, your body moves without internal pain or impingement. All of these membranes bear the tremendous task of keeping the outside world out of your bloodstream and keeping your inner cosmos "in". They also cradle and hold organs...