The leaky gut syndrome is caused by undigested proteins and bad bacteria leaking into our bloodstream, eliciting an immune reaction.  This can result in widespread systemic inflammation, leading to numerous health problems like chronic fatigue, eczema, Irritable Bowel Syndrome(IBS), depression, anxiety, and a lowered ability to digest food with decreased absorption of nutrients.  I’m not […]

H. Pylori is a dreadful bacteria that enter your otherwise healthy body and feeds on your digestive tract. This can lead to ulcers of your stomach lining and may potentially lead to stomach cancer down the line if you don’t act on it.  According to statistics, about two-thirds of the world population have H. Pylori. […]

Diabetes mellitus is a metabolic disease that results in increased blood glucose and HbA1c levels. With this ailment, your body either doesn’t produce much insulin or fails to respond to the already produced.  This condition is often associated with an increased risk of hypertension, atherosclerosis, and peripheral neuropathy. My dad has been in a constant […]

Candidiasis is a tough one to deal with. The range of uncomfortable symptoms accompanied by this infection is difficult to deal with. The persistent itching and blemishes would want you to pull your hair out. It can be a consequence of multiple factors that all aid in developing this infection. For me, it all started […]

Lactose intolerance can get quite awful if not taken care of timely. The disorder can result in symptoms such as bloating, gas, nausea, and diarrhea after consuming dairy products.  This disorder is quite common because lactase, the enzyme that breaks down lactose into glucose and galactose, decreases when you grow up. However, it can be […]

Clostridioides difficile (or C. diff) for short is a bacteria that causes diarrhea and colitis, there’s an estimate ahat almost 500,000 cases of it are confirmed every single year in the U.S. alone. The risk factor starts to increase with age, therefore catching it early and following a protocol is a great way to reverse […]

Pregnancy is one of the most taxing times for a woman’s body. Every expecting woman goes through a lot of hassle to provide all the essential nutrients to her developing baby.  The stress on bones because of additional weight to going through uncomfortable symptoms of pregnancy because of changing hormones are a few of the […]

Studies suggest that a healthy microflora in the gastrointestinal tract is crucial for developing a strong immune system. Probiotics are one such source of restoring the healthy strains of bacteria in the digestive system. When it comes to children, it becomes a lot more important. However, supplementing your kids’ diet with probiotics might not be […]

We all are thrilled about the idea of traveling and being on a trip to a new exhilarating place with family and friends. Everyone is fond of going to appealing places and trying new cuisine, staying up late at night playing games. However, a sudden change in diet and climate can affect our bodies in […]