Gut Health

Gut health is the condition of your gut, the largest site of immune function in the body. It’s the bacteria and health of your digestive tract. The best way to understand gut health is to think about it like this: You have a garden in your backyard. That garden is your gut. If you feed that garden the right things, it will grow healthy vegetables. If you don’t, it will grow weeds. Gut health is essential for your overall health, and many health issues can be traced back to a poor gut. You might not realize how important your gut health is until something goes wrong. Poor gut health can lead to a variety of symptoms like bloating, gas, and stomach pain. However, it can also cause problems like anxiety, depression, and other mental health issues.

The human microbiome is the collective genomes of all of the microorganisms that live in and on our bodies. These microbes can be found on almost every surface of our bodies, from the soles of our feet to the top of our heads. Scientists estimate that the average person has around 10 trillion bacteria in their microbiome, which is about 10 times the number of cells in the human body. There are many reasons why you should care about your microbiome. It has been linked to everything from fighting off certain diseases to improving your sleep. In this article, we will explore how to boost your microbiome and improve your health.

The microbiome is the collection of all the bacteria, viruses, and other microbes that live on and in our bodies. In addition to aiding in digestion, these tiny organisms also have a profound impact on our overall health. An imbalance in the microbiome can lead to a variety of problems, including digestive issues, weight gain, allergies, and even mental health issues such as anxiety and depression. Research suggests that diet plays a significant role in shaping and maintaining a healthy microbiome, and many diet plans are now designed to promote diversity and balance.

Partha Nandi, MD
The Breakfast Habit That Makes You 4 Times More at Risk of Dementia
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The Breakfast Habit That Makes You 4 Times More at Risk of Dementia

ByPartha Nandi, MD

Being diagnosed with dementia or witnessing a loved one’s neurological deterioration is something millions of people face on a daily basis.  Dementia is not a single disease. It is a term that encompasses a wide range of medical conditions, including Alzheimer’s disease. The most common question for those who have been directly affected by dementia…

Could Our Gut Bacteria Help Boost Our Cancer Treatment Efforts?
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Could Our Gut Bacteria Help Boost Our Cancer Treatment Efforts?

ByPartha Nandi, MD

Cancer is one of the leading causes of death worldwide, accounting for almost one in every six fatalities. [1] According to researchers, the disease can develop as a result of immunosurveillance attenuation and immunological tolerance to tumor-derived antigens. Specific bacterial or viral infections have been linked to the development of several malignancies. Despite recent advances,…

The Poop Cure: Fecal Transplantation To Possibly Cure Diabetes
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The Poop Cure: Fecal Transplantation To Possibly Cure Diabetes

ByPartha Nandi, MD

If I told you way back in time that diabetes could be cured using healthy people’s poop–you’d probably laugh at me in the face.  But with the current technological improvements and recent discoveries about our bodies, a fecal microbiome transplant—or poop transplant—is now possible. Why Poop? It may sound horrible, but the term “poop” or…

Newly Discovered Low-Calorie Sweetener May Improve Gut Health
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Newly Discovered Low-Calorie Sweetener May Improve Gut Health

ByPartha Nandi, MD

People enjoy their sweet treats. One need only look at the enormous range of sodas, candies, and baked products sold globally.  However, sugar consumption has been related to the rising prevalence of noncommunicable diseases such as obesity, cardiovascular diseases, gastrointestinal infections, and type 2 diabetes.  These days, significant efforts have been made to reformulate products,…

Can’t Sleep? Have You Tried Working Out?
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Can’t Sleep? Have You Tried Working Out?

ByPartha Nandi, MD

Nothing can be more frustrating than lying down for a good night’s sleep only to find yourself tossing and turning. You might also find you fall to sleep right away, but then wake in the middle of the night. However, poor sleep is not just frustrating. It can also interfere with your health. According to…

The Ultimate Super Bowl Recipes (That You Won’t Regret the Next Day)
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The Ultimate Super Bowl Recipes (That You Won’t Regret the Next Day)

ByPartha Nandi, MD

The Super Bowl is one of the biggest party days of the year, and whether you are a football fan or not, you are likely to attend one. On average, there are 17 people at a Super Bowl Party, and only 5% of the TV audience watches the game alone. We all know what that…

Arthritis Diet: Eight Foods That Promote Gut Health And Reduce Painful Symptoms
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Arthritis Diet: Eight Foods That Promote Gut Health And Reduce Painful Symptoms

ByPartha Nandi, MD

Arthritis is common, especially amongst women (70 percent of rheumatoid arthritis sufferers are women), and arthritis occurs more frequently as both sexes age. (3,5) It is no wonder that lots of different people look for relief from arthritis pain. Tenderness, stiffness, inflammation around the joints, restricted movement of the joints, warm, red skin over joints,…