It can be just plain tough this time of year. It’s post-holidays. The evenings get dark quickly. And, for many of us, rain or snow dominates the forecast. Doctors’ offices even see more seasonal affective disorder (SAD). Because it is understandable that we might be feeling blue this time of year, it is a perfect time to talk through practical …
What about your microbiome?
You’ve heard of viruses. You’ve heard of bacteria. You’ve heard of fungi. But have you ever considered how there is the good, the bad, and the ugly of these microorganisms — and they affect your health. This excerpt from Harvard TH Chan School of Public Health describes how this collection of microbes, called a microbiome, helps govern the health of …
The Right Probiotic for You
A Quick Look: Your Probiotics and Histamine Overproduction We’ve all seen the ads for antihistamine medication or used them for seasonal allergies. While histamines are part of the body’s normal immune response, they can cause those symptoms that many experience, like running nose, itching eyes or worse. Perhaps surprising to some, histamines play a part in how our digestive system …
Continue your food adventure!
One food item (if you can call it that!), that is loaded with sugar, is soda. Did you know? A can of coke contains 39 grams of sugar! For an adult at normal weight, the recommended daily allowance is 25 grams of sugar. This is a problem. Many people find it difficult to quit that sugary, addictive drink. Let me …