Every day the science community finds surprising new ways our gut microbiome— once considered the ‘forgotten organ’—contributes to our overall health. Mental well-being, fertility, heightened sports performance, fighting degenerative diseases, and now even our appearance—these are just a few of
I was vibrant and full of energy just a year prior. Doctors couldn't figure out why my health was in sharp decline—especially because I was only 15 years old at the time, with no prior medical issues. Being raised since birth
If the eyes are the window to your soul, then our gut microbiome is the window to your health. That’s what I usually tell my clients right from the get-go.
There are two well-known sayings I stand by in my practice: If the eyes are the windows to the soul, then the gut microbiome is the window to your health. And, You are what you eat-- and so are the bacteria that
Grapefruit seed extract, GSE, is a liquid derived from the membranes, seeds, and pulp of the grapefruit. Grapefruit Seed Extract was first developed in 1972 by Dr. Jacob Harich. Today grapefruit seed extract is sold as a food supplement and
The key takeaway from my book, Wild Mediterranean: The Age-Old, Science-new Plan for a Healthy Gut, with Food You Can Trust: the Mediterranean diet is best for digestive health and the beneficial bacteria that exist in our microbiome. The Mediterranean diet has long been known
I've been talking about the importance of exercise and gut health for quite a while now. When I first read a study back in 2010 on “Shinrin-yoku” (or forest-bathing), many questions I had about why I felt so good after a hike
There are thousands—if not millions—of articles out there touting the best methods to optimize gut health and diversify your microbiome (including a few of my own) but not as many answers the corresponding question: what am I doing to actually
Your gut is home to trillions of cells that literally feed your brain, hormones, and body. Find out about psyllium husk and balancing hormones. Hi, my name is Stella Metsovas, and today we're going to talk about psyllium husks and balancing your
Digestive health is finally getting its just due; people around the world are trying to combat anything from stomachaches to serious digestive ailments by improving their diet. We’ve heard of the benefits in fiber, yogurt, and probiotics, but did you