When I was in medical school, we spoke of the gut as a “blind tube” whose entire purpose was to take in food, break it down, pass it on to the body, and eliminate it. That negative view of the gut could not be further from the truth. Far
You may already have heard of the many health benefits of probiotics, the pills, powders, and capsules that contain millions of friendly bacteria. Since we depend on these bacteria to regulate our metabolism—among many other functions—replenishing our supply with probiotics can have numerous health benefits, including dramatic effects on weight
My patient Lynette was almost in tears. “Every diet I’ve ever been on has failed!” she told me in frustration. “And it’s always for the same reason—my awful sweet tooth. I just don’t have any willpower.” “Lynette,” I said, “this is not your fault. It is not a
Wishing you could find a new way to break through your weight-loss plateau? Butyrate, a.k.a butyric acid, might be just what you’ve been looking for. A Miracle Prebiotic Butyrate is a prebiotic—an element that nourishes the friendly bacteria in your microbiome. Your microbiome is the community of trillions
Groundbreaking new research has revealed the importance of the microbiome, the vast community of bacteria that lives within us. It turns out these bacteria outnumber our cells by a factor of 10 to 1! Believe it or not, we are more bacteria than we are human. The microbiome in our
Something I like to tell my patients is that we are all profoundly affected by two ecologies. There is our outer ecology: the earth, air, food, and water that we depend for life. And there is our inner ecology: the community of trillions of bacteria that live within each of
One of the most exciting medical breakthroughs of the past decade has been the discovery of the importance of the microbiome. The microbiome is a community of trillions of bacteria living within each of us, playing a crucial role in many aspects of our health—and particularly in our digestion, metabolism,
One of the questions I get asked most often is about the difference between probiotics and prebiotics. I get it: the names sound pretty similar, and just from the name, it’s hard to tell exactly what either one of them is. These are two different items, though, and the difference
Weight Loss After Stopping Omeprazole One of the top-selling drugs in the world is Prilosec, a proton pump inhibitor (PPI) that decreases your body’s production of stomach acid. And one of the fastest-growing health problems in the world is the obesity epidemic, which is advancing by leaps and bounds.
A Japanese study last year found that a probiotic called lactobacillus gasseri can help you lose weight, especially right around your abdomen. Of all the different types of excess fat, belly fat is the unhealthiest because it is wrapped around your internal organs, impeding their function and creating inflammation,
You might have heard about the connection between yacon and weight loss, a Peruvian plant whose root seems to have remarkable weight-loss properties. Dr. Mehmet Oz was so excited about this plant’s potential that he conducted his own experiment, which you can learn more about here. Dr. Oz asked 60
Kefir (pronounced “kih-FEAR”) is an extraordinary beverage that is consumed in many countries around the world, especially in the Middle East, Russia, and the Balkans. A fermented milk drink that resembles a liquid yogurt, kefir has been enjoyed for centuries as a tart refreshing treat that leaves you feeling full
This recipe is a gluten-free, microbiome diet riff on the classic pumpkin pie dessert is a delicious alternative to most sugar-laden third course options. Enjoy! Serves 6-8 Ingredients: 2 cups 100% organic, unsweetened pumpkin puree (butternut squash is okay to substitute) 1 cup plain sheep or goat
Nothing says Thanksgiving more than a savory stuffing dish. While traditional stuffings are carb heavy and definitely not on the microbiome menu we decided that we ought to be able to eat well and feel great too. Our microbiome diet chef, Carole took on the challenge of creating a delicious
Thanksgiving is right around the corner and if you’re working on healing your gut through the microbiome diet you’re probably wondering (or anxious to show your guests) what dishes will continue to nourish and heal your unique microbiome while tasting as delicious and festive as this beloved meal ought to
