gut health Archives - Experience Life

- General Health -

What You Need to Know About Histamine Intolerance

By Sheila Mulrooney Eldred

Understand the role of histamines in the body — and which foods to avoid if they’re causing problems.

- General Health -

Why Is the Appendix Important?

By Michael Dregni

The appendix plays a key role in storing good bacteria and keeping our microbiome healthy.

- Gut Health -

The Parasite Paradox

By Pamela Weintraub

Intestinal organisms can be a trigger for troubling health issues. But new research finds they can also help the body heal, especially from autoimmune diseases.

- Gut Health -

Is It Possible to Take Too Many Probiotics?

By Jon Spayde

If you suffer from SIBO — small intestinal bacterial overgrowth — you might want to be careful about which probiotic supplements you choose.

- Gut Health -

Is A2 Milk Better for You?

By Laine Bergeson Becco

A2 milk is a cow’s milk that is growing in popularity. But is it truly easier on your gut than regular milk?

three images of Tom Tittman standing in front of mountains and white water rafting

- Gut Health -

Tom Tittmann’s Success Story

By Tom Tittmann

After suffering from ulcerative colitis for more than three decades, one man discovered a way to get to the root cause of his illness.

- Gut Health -

Are There Any Collagen Supplements for Vegetarians?

By Jon Spayde

L-glutamine is a great choice for meat-eaters and vegetarians alike.

- Gut Health -

How to Stay Regular Without Laxatives

By Laine Bergeson Becco

Millions of Americans experience chronic constipation. But laxatives might not be the answer. Here’s why.

- Gut Health -

10 Things You Should Know About Probiotics

By Catherine Guthrie

Here’s a simple primer on how to buy, store, and consume probiotics.

- Gut Health -

10 Tips to Tackle Candida

By Laine Bergeson Becco

Candida overgrowth can cause a wide range of health problems, but these troublemaking fungi respond well to natural treatments.

- Gut Health -

Why Are There Probiotics in My Popcorn?

By Laura Fogelberg

Spore-forming soil-based organisms in probiotic supplements and snack foods are becoming more common, but they may not be right for everyone.

- Nutrition -

16 Prebiotic Foods to Eat Now

By Rachel Meltzer Warren, MS, RDN

Feed your gut flora with these prebiotic-rich foods.

- Gut Health -

Why Prebiotics Are as Important as Probiotics

By Rachel Meltzer Warren, MS, RDN

Good gut health requires more than consuming enough probiotics.

- Gut Health -

The Sour Truth About Sweet Fruit

By Max Lugavere

In his new book, Genius Foods, Max Lugavere talks about which foods to embrace — and avoid — for optimal brain health.

- Gut Health -

How to Build a Gut-Friendly Plate

By Robyn Youkilis

Simplify your meals with Robyn Youkilis’s “Good Gut Rule of Five.”

- Gut Health -

ASK THE DOCTOR: Can You Detox With Activated Charcoal?

By Tiffany Lester, MD

An integrative-medicine doc weighs in on the dos and don’ts of using activated charcoal.

- Gut Health -

An Integrative Approach for IBS Relief

By Catherine Guthrie

Irritable bowel syndrome affects millions of people, but an integrative approach may provide relief.

- Clean Eating -

12 Strategies for a Safe Detox

By Laine Bergeson Becco

If you detox too quickly — or without the right support — you might reabsorb some of the toxins you’re trying to get rid of. Here are some tips to detox safely.