At Gutbliss, we’re all about balance in the microbiome. But bacterial imbalance doesn’t just occur in your gut; it can happen in your vagina, too, leading to a condition called bacterial vaginosis, or BV. As the recent article in The Atlantic, The Superhero in the Vagina, states, BV puts “millions of women, and their unborn […]
1. Gut bacteria may cause migraine headaches, a recent study suggests. Those who possess higher levels of nitrate-processing gut bacteria may experience migraines when nitrates in food are broken down at an expedited rate, causing dilation in blood vessels in the brain and scalp. This may also explain why some foods trigger the onset of […]
In my first book, Gutbliss, I wrote about stool nirvana being “a deep brown color that looks like melted chocolate”. But if you’re trying to reverse damage to your microbiome – the trillions of bacteria that call our bodies’ home – you should actually be aiming for green stool. Not a glowing radioactive green, but […]
This is the recipe for kimchi that I suggest you start with. You can add and subtract vegetables as you see fit, and as vegetables become available through the seasons. Just be aware that summertime kimchi will ferment rapidly, while cold winter kimchi will take more time to get just right. And remember, too, that […]
Curcumin significantly improves endothelial function in healthy individuals, suggesting that oral curcumin supplementation could be meaningful in preventing cardiovascular disease – not to mention its significant effects on reducing inflammation and oxidative stress, and improving cognitive function and mood. Consuming dietary turmeric is helpful, but taking a curcumin supplement may help you achieve these meaningful […]