Fermenting was once used to preserve food, and it also provides the body with a healthy dose of friendly bacteria to improve digestive health and boost immunity. When fermenting at home, it’s important to avoid wild starter cultures that could compromise gut integrity.
Kombucha tea is a popular health drink that countless people enjoy as a fizzy alternative to sugary soda. Although it’s fermented, many people with Candida overgrowth and gut disorders can’t tolerate kombucha because it contains unregulated wild ferments.
The opportunistic yeast Candida, found naturally in the human body, can lead to a buildup of the chemical acetaldehyde if left unchecked. For pregnant women, this toxicity has been linked to fetal birth defects, developmental delays, and even physical abnormalities.
Candida is highly adaptive, opportunistic yeast that can be found in every healthy human being. When left unchecked, Candida overgrowth can lead to a wide range of mild to severe health disorders, often triggered by stress or illness.
Healing for an eating disorder like anorexia, bulimia, extreme dieting, or binge eating can be supported by first healing the gut. You can use the Body Ecology principles of Uniqueness and Step-by-Step to correct disordered eating and get your health back on track.
Last week I stopped by the butcher counter at my local supermarket. As the man behind the counter trimmed cuts of meat, he asked, “So, how about you tell me a fun fact or a valuable life lesson?”
If you or a loved one suffers from a common reproductive disorder called endometriosis, treatment can be difficult since the condition has no cure. Discover how to calm inflammation and strengthen the immune system to manage painful symptoms of endometriosis.
Powerful antioxidants called polyphenols can promote overall health and even prevent premature aging. Even better, polyphenols can work as a prebiotic in your body by feeding friendly bacteria to boost your inner ecology.
Did you know that bacteria in your body can detect when you feel stress? It’s true! Chronic stress could lead to more serious issues by throwing the inner ecology of your digestive system out of balance.
PMS doesn’t have to be a fact of life. By treating Candida overgrowth, you can relieve chronic symptoms of PMS and prevent estrogen dominance.
According to ancient Chinese medicine, your tongue is the window into your body. Find out how to assess your health by looking at the characteristics of your tongue.
Unhealthy gut biofilm will protect harmful bacteria in the body to promote disease and premature aging. You can attack unhealthy biofilm with a diet rich in beneficial bacteria to resist infection and degenerative disease!
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Candida is the fourth most common cause of hospital-acquired infections and can pose a serious risk to your health. Find out the simple way to fight Candida today!
Kefir grains are used to make fermented foods and beverages to populate your gut with friendly bacteria, improve digestion, and give your body the nutrients it needs every day!
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