IBS

Running to the Bathroom: It May Be IBS

Running to the Bathroom: It May Be IBS

Since IBS, or irritable bowel syndrome, affects nearly 45 million people in the United States chances are that you, or someone you know, struggles with gas, bloating, cramping, and diarrhea or constipation. The cause of IBS is multifactorial, meaning that a number of triggers may contribute to this dysfunction.

Probiotics and Your Microbiome

Probiotics and Your Microbiome

Did you know your body is home to 100 trillion microbes whose population is largely shaped by what you eat and drink? If you’d like to improve your digestion, energy and mood, then meet your “gut microbiome” (the microbes and their genes that are living in your digestive tract). Like a city zoo, your large intestine houses roughly 1,000 different species, including bacteria, yeast, protozoa, viruses and worms. Your job is to cultivate a congenial clan that will support your health instead of erode it!