Digestive Health
Our digestive tract is technically outside of our body, a long tube that takes in substances and sorts them for us so nothing harmful gets into our bloodstream. In addition to digesting food, our gut is also where 70-80% of our immune cells live. Bacteria and food are kept outside of our body, in the digestive tract, and are only aloud to pass the gut lining and into the bloodstream if deemed safe. A diversity of beneficial bacteria in the digestive tract helps keep proliferation of microbes in check. Immune cells in the gut lining, called Peyer’s Patches’, help identify harmful invasions.
Why are Superbugs Becoming More Prevalent in UTI’s
The term "Superbug" refers to an organism that is resistant to antimicrobials. It is commonly understood that antibiotics are too broadly used, and certainly when it comes to Urinary Tract Infections (UTI's). But did you know that our last line of defense is being...
Millions of bacteria that live inside and all over us have a big impact on our health
It's become an accepted fact that the millions of bacteria that live inside and all over us have a big impact on our health, with connections to gastrointestinal conditions and relationships to digestion, obesity, and skin conditions being in a way, intuitive: All...
Prebiotics: Resveratrol now linked to the Microbiome
In addition to its many benefits, Resveratrol has now been shown to have the potential as a prebiotic. http://www.nutraingredients-usa.com/Research/Resveratrol-s-heart-health-benefits-linked-to-gut-microbiota-changes...
R. Balfour Sartor, MD
Midgette Distinguished Professor of Medicine, Microbiology & Immunology Co-Director, UNC Multidisciplinary Center for IBD Research and Treatment Contact Information Room 7309A Biomolecular Building (MBRB) 111 Mason Farm Road, CB# 7032 Chapel Hill, NC 27599-7032 Phone:...
The Cultured Pickle Shop
Heres the cliché: Alex Hozven craved pickles when she was pregnant with her first son, 12 years ago. And the twist: She started her own pickling business. The Cultured Pickle Shop sells pickles ranging from classic sauerkrauts to unusual kimchees and Kombuchas—way...
Do you experience GI distress? How do you know if you are experiencing SIBO?
Do experience any of these symptoms? Abdominal pain/discomfort Bloating and abdominal distention Diarrhea Constipation Gas and belching In more severe cases, there may be weight loss and symptoms related to vitamin deficiencies. SIBO (Small Intestinal Bacterial...
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