Is your microbiome making you sick?

Unfortunately doctors still don’t know what causes irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) but they believe that a combination of problems can lead to the condition. They do , however, know that functional gastrointestinal (GI) disorders, such as

It was the mid-1990s. The incident involved a self-service counter and one bowl that contained hidden nuts. Adam was 10 years old. I was older, but still at school. I remember the nurse coming into my

The proximity of the anus to the genitals, Freud tells us, is the source of much if not all human neurosis. It’s fashionable to distance oneself from Freud these days, to say “I would not go

A LifeSci Capital report presented a handful of key points about 4D Pharma. Analyst Patrick Dolezal reported that LifeSci Capital initiated coverage on 4D Pharma Plc (LON:DDDD), a United Kingdom-based developer of biotherapeutics. Dolezal highlighted five

The gut microbiome has become a key health focus, but not all yoghurts and probiotic supplements are born equally. QUESTION: Do all commercially available yogurts contain probiotics? Are all probiotics equally good for your gut microbiome or

Research published in the journal Molecules, found 6 common artificial sweeteners approved by the Food and Drug Administration and 10 sport supplements which contained them to be toxic to the digestive gut microbes of mice. The

Do the bugs cohabiting our bodies influence disease risk, body weight or even manipulate our minds through the so-called gut-brain axis? A British Nutrition Foundation webinar finds promising therapeutic potential. But, we need a better understanding

David Norwood, Chairman of 4D pharma, commented: “Through the successful development of its clinical programmes in the first half of 2018, the Company continues to lead the development of Live Biotherapeutics, as we seek to secure

Maintaining healthy lifestyle habits during childhood may help promote a healthy balance of gut bacteria later in life. This, is according to a recent study, in turn, may contribute to lowering the risks of developing serious

Even if you do not have it yourself, you are likely to have heard of one person with irritable bowel syndrome (IBS). A common factor linking many patients is their gender, with women making up two-thirds

What diet do you follow? Paleo? Vegan? Mediterranean? Ketogenic? Or maybe somewhere in between? As an integrative gastroenterologist, one of the most frequently asked questions I get asked is “So what should I eat?” And seeing

Why gut health is critical Given the intimate relationship between our gut and your brain—the two brains if you will—it makes perfect sense that we would want to ensure we are providing the best support and

How can the organisms in your gut affect your brain? Your gut contains 2.2 pounds of microorganisms. Bacteria, fungi, protists and viruses all share real estate in the lining of your intestine. These organisms make up