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The Link Between Your Gut and Brain Is Closer Than You Might Think

by Jessica Malen

Recent studies support that diet is as important to mental health and wellbeing as it is to the heart, digestive system and hormone health. Did you know that 95 percent of serotonin is produced in the gastrointestinal tract? Serotonin acts… Continue Reading →

Pro-Health, Probiotic Foods

by Beth Czischke

There’s a lot of buzz about probiotics these days. Probiotics are live bacteria. We often think of bacteria as bad, but that’s not always the case. The human gut contains an estimated 100 trillion (with a “t”) bacteria. These bacteria,… Continue Reading →

Prebiotics May Help Relieve Your Nighttime Stress

by Maya Munot

A new study suggests that getting your fill of foods rich in prebiotics may help you cope with stress. Researchers from the University of Colorado discovered in their study, published in the journal Frontiers in Behavioral Neuroscience, that regular amounts of… Continue Reading →

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