Partha Nandi MD, FACP
Partha Nandi MD, FACP
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.
Losing weight is tough, and there are times when we stray from our goals. But when we commit to a healthier lifestyle, we reap the rewards. Sometimes, we find that something we thought was a healthy option might be doing us more harm than good. When this happens, we learn what we can and make…
(WXYZ) – Eggs have been around for centuries and are a great protein source. They’re widely consumed worldwide and can be included in any meal, even eaten as a snack. But you shouldn’t eat raw eggs because of the possibility of ingesting salmonella. Salmonella is a bacteria that makes you sick and can live inside or outside…
Feeling stressed out lately? Here’s the deal. Your life is never going to be stress-free. But that’s ok. A little stress is good because those adrenaline surges prepare you to protect yourself in a fight or flight situation. And while you don’t have to run from sabertooth tigers like your distant ancestors probably did, you…
Can coffee help you live longer? Have you had your cup of coffee yet? Are you about to have another one? You know that caffeine jolt may be doing more than just waking you up. In 2 recent studies, results showed that drinking coffee is connected with a reduced risk of death. These studies were…
Peaches are a part of the rose family, like plums, almonds, and apricots. Peaches were first cultivated in China. In China, the peach is the symbol of longevity and immortality. Other top contributors to peach production are Italy, Spain, the United States, and Greece. Georgia is also known as The Peach State because it produces…
Metabolism is the process of your body converting food and drinks into energy. It’s always happening, even when you’re at rest; it doesn’t only happen while you’re digesting food or physically active. Your body constantly uses energy for breathing, circulation, organ function, regulating hormone levels, growing and repairing cells, and more. Everybody has a different…
There’s so much evidence on the benefits of following a whole-food plant-based (WFPB) diet—for both our health and the environment—that it’s becoming more widely accepted and popular every day. In fact, a recent marketing survey reported that an astounding 70 percent of the world’s population is trying to reduce or eliminate meat consumption. After four…
Let’s talk about intermittent fasting since it’s been getting increasing attention lately from the medical community. It’s exactly what it sounds like: interspersing extended periods of not eating in between regular meals. You don’t (necessarily) change what you eat or how much you eat at a meal. You just change when you eat. This isn’t…
So often I hear patients and people I know talk about the latest fad diet they’re trying out. They don’t call it a fad diet, but that’s usually what it is. I understand how people eager to lose weight can get caught up in hype. Fad diets lure people in with promises of fast, effortless…
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