Search Results for: microbiome
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A Dietitian On the ‘4 Seasons’ To Know for Cycle Syncing
A food for every season of the year.
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The One Ingredient an Inflammation Expert Wants You To Add to Your Pancakes and Waffles
You’ll sure like these a waffle lot.
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Does Anything Really Change in Your Body if You Cut out Artificial Sweetener?
The results may be bittersweet.
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Living Well: Gut Check
A letter from Kaitlin Ahern, Editorial Director of Health We might like to give social media all the credit for the buzz around gut health, but the truth is, people have been interested in their innards for, well, centuries. Case in point: “All disease begins in the gut” might sound like a soundbite straight off […]
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For Years, I Thought My Gut Issues Were From Dairy—Then I Got a Surprising Diagnosis
I've always been the gassy friend, and now I finally know why.
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What an IBS Diagnosis Taught Me About the Importance of Stress Management and Self-Care
Nutrition is only one factor this dietitian considers to keep her symptoms under control.
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IBS and IBD Often Go Hand in Hand, but It’s Really Important To Know Which One You’re Dealing With
The terms “IBS” and “IBD” are often used interchangeably to describe gastrointestinal discomfort, but they’re far from the same. “There are similarities in the presentation of IBS and IBD, but they are distinctively different conditions,” says Anthony Lembo, MD, a gastroenterologist and the Director of Research for Cleveland Clinic’s Digestive Disease Institute. Short for irritable […]
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4 Surprising Things That Happen When You Eat More Fiber
Better gut health is just the beginning.
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If Your Digestive System Is Regular, Daily Probiotics Aren’t Necessary—Here’s Why
Consider this permission to save your hard-earned cash.
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Turns Out, Your Gut Flora Do a *Whole Lot More* Than Help You Digest Your Food
The little buggers have whole-body benefits.
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Dr. Uma Naidoo Wants You to *Feel* What You Eat
Dr. Uma Naidoo Wants You to *Feel* What You Eat We all know that humans need daily nourishment to survive. But to thrive? That’s a bit more complicated than vitamin and mineral counts. We’re social creatures, too, meaning we crave—require, actually—connection on a regular basis. So much so that social isolation has been found to […]
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In Eating Disorder Recovery, I Rediscovered the Joy of Cooking in the Last Place I Expected: Bravo TV
There's something magical about that "first taste" moment.
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Bleeding After Sex? Here’s What Your Body’s Trying To Tell You
Deep breath, don't panic.
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Is Long COVID the Match That Will Finally Light a Fire Under Research Into Women’s Reproductive Health?
Here are some of the women leading the charge on this research and what they've uncovered so far.
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The 23 Best Butt Plugs and How To Use Them for Maximum Peach Pleasure, According to Sex Educators and Sexologists
There's truly something on here for every butt.
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Calming Your Nervous System Can Work Wonders on Digestive Issues and Anxiety, According to RDs. Here’s How
Cold water stimulates the vagus nerve, supporting physical, emotional, and mental regulation. Try an ice pack or cold water on your face if you don’t love the idea of cold showers or swimming in freezing waters (like me).
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Are Colonics, or Any Colon Cleanse for That Matter, Actually Good for You?
Trust your gut—it can clean itself!
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‘Bee Beauty’ Is Coming for Your Skin-Care Routine, and Honey Is Just the Beginning
Time to sweeten up your skincare routine.
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Is Stress the Reason You’ve Been So *Ahem* Backed Up Lately?
It might be time to start "going" with the flow.
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Restricting Your Diet in the Name of Gut Health Can Exacerbate Digestive (and Mental Health) Issues. Here’s Why
They shouldn't be anyone's first-line defense for gut issues.