probiotics Archives - Experience Life

- Gut Health -

5 Gut-Healing Supplements

By Laine Bergeson Becco, FMCHC

These supplements provide extra support when you're experiencing digestive symptoms — or working to keep them at bay.

- Nutrition -

7 Gut-Healing Foods

By Laine Bergeson Becco, FMCHC

What you eat can help relieve digestive symptoms and build a more resilient gut.

Supplements and a counter full of veggies

- General Health -

NATURAL MENTAL HEALTH: 5 Supplements for Mental Health

By Henry Emmons, MD

Here are some key supplements to give your mental health a boost.

- Gut Health -

Which Health Conditions Do Probiotics Help?

By Mo Perry

IBS, leaky gut syndrome, and mood disorders are just some of the conditions probiotics may help treat.

- Nutrition -

Bioavailable Buddies

By Julie Brown, MS, RDN

Learn how to pair foods to get the most nutrition from your meals.

Person shopping for probiotic in pharmacy

- Gut Health -

How Do I Find the Right Probiotic Supplement for Me?

By Mo Perry

Not all probiotics — or gut microbiomes — are created equal. Here's how to find the right probiotic for you.

- Nutrition -

Can’t I Just Get the Probiotics I Need From Food?

By Mo Perry

Even if you eat a high-quality diet, you might want to supplement with a probiotic. Here's why.

- Nutrition -

The Importance of Bioavailability

By Julie Brown, MS, RDN

You aren't “what you eat” — you're what you digest and absorb. Our expert reveals how to get the most nutrition from your food.

Two probiotic supplements with green background

- Gut Health -

How Do I Identify a Quality Probiotic Supplement?

By Mo Perry

The FDA doesn't regulate supplements, but here are some tips to suss out a quality probiotic.

- Gut Health -

Everything You Need to Know About Probiotics

By Mo Perry

Why are probiotics so popular? Are all supplements equally effective? Can I get enough friendly bacteria from food? Health experts address these and other common questions.

A woman holds a smiley sign over her pelvic region.

- Functional Medicine -

How to Support Your Vaginal Microbiome

By Laine Bergeson Becco, FMCHC

Here are eight ways to balance your vagina’s pH level — and keep infection at bay.

A graphic showing the words "FOOD POISONING" with an arrow that leads to the word "IBS"

- Gut Health -

The Food Poisoning–IBS Connection

By Laine Bergeson Becco, FMCHC

Food poisoning can trigger irritable bowel syndrome. Here’s how — and what you can do about it.

- General Health -

Autoimmune Disorders: When Your Body Turns on You

By Catherine Guthrie

There's been a stark rise in autoimmune disorders over the past 50 years, from type 1 diabetes and multiple sclerosis to celiac disease and asthma. What is autoimmune disorder? The first step toward a cure is understanding and controlling the causes.

- 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 -

How to Heal a Leaky Gut

By Catherine Guthrie

Your intestines are home to a great deal of your digestive system, nervous system, and immune system. Here’s how to keep them healthy and avoid leaky gut syndrome.