Did you know that for every human cell in your body, there are five to 10 bacterial cells? All those bacteria help educate our immune system, regulate our metabolism and prevent colonization by harmful pathogens. The majority of bacteria in the human body live in the gut, making up what’s called the microbiome. Gut bacteria...Continue reading
Probiotics, also called as the beneficial or good bacteria, are the microorganisms that are present in the gut. Good bacteria are mainly found in the intestines and are part of the intestinal flora. Men can get their daily dose of probiotics from fermented foods that include yogurt, sauerkraut, kefir, etc., but it would greatly benefit...Continue reading
As a parent, it’s been a constant battle to get my kids to wash their hands–whether that’s before eating, after going to the bathroom, sneezing, petting an animal, or for any other reason. And as a human being, I’m constantly restraining myself from pointing out to non-family members–especially other adults–that they need to wash their...Continue reading
The air in the cabin is clean, but when it comes to health risks, everything else in the cabin in a horror story. So, rather than a surgical mask, you’d be better off investing your money in surgical gloves. Planes used for short trips may do as many as eight trips per day. Those used...Continue reading
For years, police departments around the world have been using breathzlizer tests to determine a person’s blood alcohol levels. In the not-too-distant future, your doctor will be using similar breath testing to diagnose cancer and predict obesity.
When you think of probiotics you might be inclined to think of yogurt. While yogurt is a good source of probiotic cultures, it has a limited amount of beneficial bacteria per serving. These days, there are many brands of probiotic supplements available on the market, and they are worth considering. When taken in supplement form,...Continue reading