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The Role of Gut Bacteria in Strokes and Seizures
The microbiome has been implicated in many different diseases and disorders. Most recently, both epilepsy and strokes have been tied to gut bacteria. Epilepsy is one of the most common neurological disorders, and it can seriously affect the quality of life for people who have it. Meanwhile, strokes occur more suddenly, claiming the lives of […]
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Chia Seeds for IBS: How a Little Seed Helps GI Discomfort
Chia seeds can be helpful with symptoms of IBS. They can also make IBS symptoms worse. Learn how to use chia for digestive health properly. -
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The Best Way to Improve Digestion of Food Naturally
Digestion of food is vital in creating nutrients to the body. These nutrients are used for various essential needs, such as energy, growth, and cell repair. Therefore food and drink have to be changed into molecules of nutrients so that blood can absorb and carry them throughout the body. Digestion is an imperative function which […]
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Antibiotics, Gut Diversity, and the Role of Microbiome Testing
Understanding how your gut microbiome changes during and after antibiotic use can help guide recovery — especially with the help of testing and targeted probiotic support.
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The Antibiotic-Gut Health Connection in Early Life
Your gut microbiome starts developing before you're even born, and the first few years of life are critical for shaping its future. Unfortunately, ... -
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How Antibiotics Disrupt Gut Health (and What That Means for You)
Antibiotics save lives, but they don’t discriminate. In targeting harmful bacteria, they often wipe out beneficial microbes too. This disruption to the gut microbiome — the complex ecosystem of bacteria, fungi, and viruses in your intestines — can have ripple effects on digestion, immunity, and even long-term metabolic health.
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Supporting a Healthy Microbiome While on GLP-1 Medications
GLP-1 drugs are powerful tools, but to get the best results — and feel your best — supporting your gut microbiome is key. Whether you’re new to a medication like semaglutide or have been using it for months, small adjustments can help reduce digestive discomfort and improve long-term outcomes.
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Why Some GLP-1 Users Get Digestive Issues
It’s not uncommon for people on GLP-1 medications to report side effects like constipation, gas, or nausea. But what if these aren’t just side effects — what if they’re signals from your gut microbiome?
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What GLP-1 Medications Are Doing to Your Gut Bacteria
GLP-1 is released by cells in the intestine when we eat. It triggers insulin release and slows stomach emptying, making us feel full faster. But it also interacts with gut microbes and may change the way they behave. In turn, some bacteria produce molecules that signal the body to make more GLP-1 — creating a feedback loop that links food, gut, hormones, and health.
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