From inflammation to mood swings, an imbalance of gut bacteria can impact our long-term health in a myriad of ways. Last time, we learned that there are 2 main kinds of bacteria in our gut: Firmicutes, which store fat and threaten the microbiome; and Bacteroidetes, which aid in digestion and promote well-being. To have a healthy gut you must have a high diversity in gut bacteria; and have more of the good kind over the bad. So how do we increase the number of good bacteria an

Gut Health has become the new “hot topic” for the media. We have all been hearing, reading, and learning about gut health in the last few years. But do you really understand the hype? Do you know how your digestive tract works and its implications? Do you know what a microbiome is? If you feel lost in this ocean of information, this article is for you. We will go over the different concepts of digestive health, and what it means for you, in simple terms. Let’s go! Here are 5