(Natural News) Balance is the key to a healthy body. Consuming too few healthy foods or too many high-fat junk foods can jeopardize your health and increase your risk of developing serious diseases. To counteract these, researchers from Kyung Hee University in South Korea suggest using probiotics. Their study, published in the journal Nutrition Research, demonstrates the efficacy of probiotics in improving high-fat diet-induced colitis in mice by inhibiting […]

(Natural News) Researchers out of Europe have unearthed more evidence to show that gut health is inextricably linked to mental health. Jeroen Raes, a professor at the University of Leuven in Belgium, found that many people with depression are also deficient in both Coprococcus and Dialister, two varieties of beneficial bacteria that live inside the […]

(Natural News) Fresh fruits and vegetables are a must for a healthy diet, and consuming a lot of fiber-rich foods helps improve digestion. According to a recent study, a fiber-rich diet may also help prevent diseases. The study was published in the journal The Lancet. Fiber, digestion, and a lower risk of developing chronic diseases Regardless of […]

(Natural News) Stress is the body’s natural response to any kind of demand or threat. In small doses, stress is actually quite helpful and could even save your life. But past a certain point, it becomes a huge problem. It can damage your health, mood, productivity, relationships, and quality of life. Here’s how it happens: In the face of […]

(Natural News) It is estimated that around 45 million Americans suffer from irritable bowel syndrome (IBS). It is often described as an uncomfortable condition as it causes abdominal pain, bloating, constipation, and diarrhea. One of the many ways to treat IBS is to supplement with glutamine, an essential amino acid. Although it is produced by the […]

(Natural News) Researchers at Kyung Hee University in South Korea evaluated the efficacy of the probiotic Bifidobacterium adolescentis in treating or preventing high-fat diet-induced colitis in mice. Their findings were published in the journal Nutrition Research. A balanced gut microbiota is an essential part of human metabolism. Prolonged consumption of a high-fat diet (HFD) elevates the Firmicutes to Bacteroidetes ratio […]

(Natural News) Yogurt is known as a healthy food but too much of a good thing is bad for your health. Here are some of the possible side effects of loading up on too much yogurt. Kidney stones may form: One cup of whole milk plain yogurt contains 296 milligrams (mg) of calcium, which prevents osteoporosis, maintains muscles, […]

(Natural News) Gut bacteria might hold the key to alleviating anxiety, depression, and possibly even post-traumatic stress disorder. The latest research suggests that the health of the gut exerts a considerable effect on the brain and mood of a person. Conducted by McMaster University researchers in Ontario, Canada, the study investigated the potential influence of the […]

(Natural News) The obesity epidemic affects both young and old. According to a study, there could even be a connection between the use of antibiotics, antacids and obesity in children. The study, which was published in the British Society of Gastroenterology‘s (BSG) medical journal Gut, was a collaborative effort between researchers from the Uniformed Services University of Health Sciences (USU) […]

(Natural News) The key to having a healthy mind and body is eating nutritious foods like fruits, nuts and seeds, vegetables, and lean meat. But did you know that certain superfoods even offer anti-aging benefits? Data suggest that diet significantly affects a person’s lifespan. Make positive lifestyle changes and consume more of these delicious and […]