(Natural News) There’s no question that the high-fat Western diet contributes to obesity – just take a look around you in any public place and you’ll find all the proof you need. However, all this unhealthy eating is affecting more than just people’s waistlines and heart health; Irish researchers have now found that it is […]

(Natural News) Artificial sweeteners may seem like safe sugar alternatives, but the truth is, they are also linked to negative side effects. In fact, a study revealed that artificial sweeteners can affect the balance of “good” bacteria in your microbiome. Unlike sugar, artificial sweeteners contain almost no calories. However, the latter is associated with various health […]

(Natural News) Regular physical workouts will not just make you look good and feel healthy. The beneficial bacteria that live in your gut will also flourish if you exercise a lot. On the other hand, being obese will make conditions in your gastrointestinal system less healthy for those good bacteria. In a recently concluded study, researchers at University of […]

(Natural News) There is no other substance as essential for your body than water. Pure filtered water is a cornerstone of good health. If you are drinking your eight glasses of water a day, you are already doing your body a big favor. But did you know that not all water is created equally? You […]

(Natural News) People consistently overlook the importance of eating healthy foods, especially fibers which are known to cleanse the colon. Aside from cleaning the colon, fiber promotes gut bacteria growth. These gut bacteria aid the immune system in fighting diseases. Unfortunately, following an unhealthy, high-fat diet (as well as a high-salt diet) kills these beneficial […]

(Natural News) Evidence of how the composition of gut bacteria affects health continue to increase as a new study finds that gut imbalance causes chronic inflammation in older people, which can lead to  many age-related diseases. Researchers from the University Medical Center Groningen (UMCG) in the Netherlands wanted to determine the relationship between gut microbiota and […]

(Natural News) There have been many studies that have gone over the many benefits of having a high-fiber diet, as far as improving and maintaining overall health is concerned. But just as having a high-fiber diet can yield many positives, having a low-fiber diet leaves one open to many negative consequences. Now, a recently conducted […]

(Natural News) Numerous studies have shown that having a healthy, balanced diet is something that most people should strive for. After all, a good diet is the cornerstone of a healthy lifestyle that will help prevent most diseases and conditions. Now there’s a new study from China that shows how the effects of a good […]

(Natural News) Gut health isn’t just important for digestive health, it also benefits other body systems, including the nervous and the immune system. This means that having a healthy gut is important in keeping both the mind and body in shape. The key to having great gut health is to keep a balanced and diverse […]

(Natural News) There are many ways to tell how healthy your gut is. Researchers from Spain suggest that you can determine your gut’s health by how well it absorbs and metabolizes polyphenols. Analyzing stool samples from 71 older people, they observed that certain chemicals associated with the consumption of polyphenol-rich foods could potentially be used as markers of […]