It may not be the number of bacteria growing in our small intestine, but the type of bacteria, which can be corrected with diet. When researchers tested more than a thousand patients suffering for longer than six months from symptoms typical with irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), such as excess gas, bloating, diarrhea, and abdominal pain, […]
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Even if we could accurately diagnose small intestinal bacterial overgrowth (SIBO), if there is no difference in symptoms between those testing positive and those testing negative, what’s the point? Gastrointestinal symptoms like abdominal pain and bloating account for millions of doctor visits every year. One of the conditions that may be considered for such a
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In every grade school class photo, I seem to have a mess of tousled hair on my head. No matter how much my mom tried to tame my hair, it was a little unruly. (I sported the windblown look without even trying.) Later came my metalhead phase, with headbangable hair down to the middle of
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A randomized controlled trial investigates diet and psychological well-being. “Psychological health can be broadly conceptualized as comprising 2 key components: mental health (i.e., the presence of absence of mental health disorders such as depression) and psychological well-being (i.e., a positive psychological state, which is more than the absence of a mental health disorder,” and that
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How can we use sensory-specific satiety to our advantage? When we eat the same foods over and over, we become habituated to them and end up liking them less. That’s why the “10th bite of chocolate, for example, is desired less than the first bite.” We have a built-in biological drive to keep changing up
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Eating foods rich in antioxidants, vitamins, and essential nutrients can help protect against disease and keep you feeling your best. “If you look at population studies, you’ll find that certain foods really do make a difference,” says Ron Cotterel, M.D., M.S., a family and integrative medicine doctor with Sutter Medical Foundation. “Why not get your
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Want to stay youthful and energetic for as long as possible? While aging is inevitable, making smart dietary choices—especially those that regulate blood sugar—can help slow the process and reduce age-related complications. According to Ronesh Sinha, M.D., an internal medicine physician with the Palo Alto Medical Foundation, maintaining stable blood sugar levels is key to
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Ingredients Base Ingredients 1 Tbsp olive oil 8 eggs ½ cup low-fat cottage cheese Vegetables ½ cup finely chopped mushrooms 2 cups chopped spinach ½ cup chopped red bell pepper ¼ cup chopped fresh basil Seasonings Salt (to taste) ½ tsp ground black or white pepper 1 tsp onion powder 1 tsp garlic powder 1
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I’ll never forget my first panic attack. I was 12, and I had a huge project due the next day that I had completely put off. At around 9 p.m., the stress hit me like a tidal wave. My body got unbearably hot, panic surged through me, and I broke down in tears as I
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When you think of a bedtime snack, fruit probably isn’t the first thing that comes to mind. After all, even though fruit contains only natural sugars, we’re often told to avoid sugar before bed. But research shows that certain fruits actually contain compounds that help relax the body and mind, making it easier to drift
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