Category Archives: Health News

Eating a Variety of Plants Helps Build a Strong Infant Gut Microbiome

A mother’s gut microbiome plays a significant role in seeding the infant’s gut. The baby’s microbiome is also “seeded” during vaginal delivery. By the time they are toddlers, their bodies host trillions of bacteria that shape their immunity, digestion, and even brain function. And, as demonstrated by recent research, the diversity of plants your child… Read More »

Weekly Health Quiz: Menopause, Diabetes, and Vitamin D Benefits

1 How can you naturally enhance your health by emulating your ancestors’ lifestyle? Eat nutrient-dense whole foods regularly Stay physically active through daily physical activity Live in harmony with nature by spending more time outdoors All of the above Ancestors maintained better health by eating nutrient-dense whole foods, staying physically active, and living in harmony… Read More »

Gardasil’s Ability to Prevent Cervical Cancer Challenged in Court

Imagine you’re sitting in the doctor’s office, trusting a vaccine to shield you from cancer — only to wonder later if it’s really working, or suffer serious side effects as a result. That’s the big question about Gardasil, the human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine sold as your cervical cancer protector. Cervical cancer hits thousands of U.S.… Read More »

Understanding Butyrate — The Key to Optimal Health and Well-Being

You may be familiar with gut health, but you might not realize how important a single compound called butyrate is for your overall well-being. In the video above, Dawn Boxell, a registered dietitian with Gastric Health, expands on butyrate, a type of short-chain fatty acid produced by certain beneficial bacteria in your gut whenever you… Read More »