Gut

Diverticulitis is a colon infection that happens when small sacs known as diverticula rupture. Learn symptoms of diverticulitis and how to prevent this large intestine infection.

So, in short, what were the foods that cavemen and cave-women chowed down on? As per archaeological records, we know that they mostly lived on fruits, nuts, leafy greens, local vegetables, meats, fish, and some seeds. Clearly, they did not have a doorstep pizza delivery!   The Paleo Diet is primarily focused on eating the right […]

Have you been struggling to keep the taste-quotient up after switching to the Paleo diet? Do you feel like you are missing some of your favourite munchies?    Here are 7 lip-smacking recipes to get you back to becoming a caveman!   Meatballs   Meatballs are a go-to lifesaver for every “surprise-guest” situation. You can […]

In the Thryve Gut Health Program, we pride ourselves in crafting a healthy gut diet plan that will boost beneficial stomach bacteria and help rebuild gut flora. One of our go-tos for best gut health foods are fermented fruits and vegetables. Unfortunately, if you suffer from Candida overgrowth, you may want to steer clear of […]

Helicobacter pylori, or H. pylori, is one of the most feared stomach bacteria that can live in the gut biome. The bacteria’s discovery in 1982 radically changed the medical field. Finding H. pylori started the shift in how we view certain diseases. You can even say, discovering H. pylori began the research into microbiome testing […]

Talking about poop and gut health is a dirty job…but somebody’s gotta do it. Since we analyze poop for gut health through our microbiome testing program, we guess we should break the ice. Poop and gut health go together like a flusher on a toilet. The flusher communicates to the toilet to get rid of […]

Just one Google search for probiotics or gut health and you’ll see a new wave of articles stating “probiotics are bad.” Not Michael Jackson, “Who’s bad?” But like, Nickelback bad.   In a single keystroke, trending health news articles are linking probiotics to conditions such as brain fog and bloating. There’s even a rumor going […]

Between 60 to 70 million Americans are affected by a gastrointestinal disease. From Leaky Gut Syndrome to Irritable Bowel Syndrome to a litany of other GI issues, that’s a lot of people living with stomach problems! Dietary choices are the top reason for stomach disorders. That’s why you need to incorporate more gut health foods […]

You may have heard of using collagen in beauty regimens. However, the benefits of collagen far exceed wrinkle treatments and lip plumpers. Benefits of collagen also include your gut health. That’s why collagen is one of the best supplements for Leaky Gut Syndrome.   However, what’s good for the gut is also good for the […]

Poor gut health has become increasingly common across the globe. Due to additives, genetically-modified crops, the use of pesticides, and consuming animals treated with hormones, anyone consuming a Standard American Diet (SAD) has a good chance of developing leaky gut syndrome.   As explained in a Harvard publication, “We all have some degree of leaky […]

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 […]

Candida overgrowth is the number one fungal infection in the world. Figuring out what causes Candida overgrowth is the ultimate way for stopping this yeast from taking over your gut biome. Once Candida gets loose, it can affect everything from your reproductive organs to your memory. Let’s learn what causes Candida overgrowth to happen in […]