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Gut Microbes: A Key To Normal Sleep
Gut microbes are a community of bacteria, viruses, and fungi living in your gut. A recent study shows gut bacteria could play a role in sleep patterns. (1,2) The Relationship Between Gut Health And Sleep The study’s lead author, Professor Masashi Yanagisawa of the University of Tsukuba in Japan, suggests gut bacteria help create critical chemical messengers…
The Hidden Message From Depression
The Hidden Message From Depression Typical symptoms of depression tend to create feelings of sadness or hopelessness in people. However, there are also many hidden symptoms of depression, teaching us that it is not just “surface-level sadness.” Here are some of the hidden symptoms of depression that ask us to pay closer attention to the signals our…
What is Heartburn?
Despite its name, heartburn doesn’t actually have anything to do with the heart. Its symptoms, however, can be confused for heart attack or heart disease, depending on the severity. What Is Heartburn? Heartburn is an uncomfortable, burning irritation in the esophagus, which is the tube that connects your stomach to your throat. Sometimes, the stomach…
Microbiome 101: What and Why Is It So Important?
This is a sponsored article on behalf of Seed. All opinions are my own. Your body is home to a community of microorganisms that live in the gut. These diverse bacteria, fungi, viruses, and protozoa play many vital roles in the overall healthy functioning of the body. When this system of microbes is out of…
Love hormone’ oxytocin could be used to treat cognitive disorders like Alzheimer’s
That wondrous feeling we experience when we are in love is caused by a hormone called oxytocin. Japanese researchers believe oxytocin could make a good candidate for treating cognitive disorders like Alzheimer’s. (1) Love Hormone and Alzheimer’s Alzheimer’s disease is a progressive condition that slowly degrades memory and cognitive abilities. Finding a treatment has been…
Baking Is The Best Way To Alleviate Stress—Yes, Really
When the pandemic spread across the country, many people didn’t know what to do with their free time. While some hunkered down to binge-watch their favorite shows, others decided it was the perfect opportunity to get fit. However, if the empty flour shelves in the grocery stores can be any indication, even more people went…
How Your Gut Bacteria Can Influence Your Weight
Did you know that your gut is home to trillions of microbes? This bacteria is needed to assist with digestion, but it is also believed to contribute to our weight. Here’s how your gut bacteria can influence your weight. (1) Microbiota: Link Between Gut Health & Weight? We all have microbes in our bodies, including bacterial,…
Back Pain 101 Guide
Back pain is a leading cause of disability, sending more people to the doctor than any other ailment. There is some good news despite the many causes of back pain. Changing your lifestyle to adopt healthy self-care habits can help prevent back pain and support back health. (1) Types of Back Pain There are two…
