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Recent Posts
- What Happens to the Food We Eat
- Bonding and Social Behavior.
- The Origin of Micro-organisms
- Mental Health and Emotions
- Micro-organism causing Brain Infection
- Pimples and Bacteria
- The Magic of Chocolate
- Biological Warfare
- Modern Microbiology in Food Production
- Micro-organisms shaping human civilization
- Saliva and Enzymes
- Isolation and Special Care
- Bacteria and Decay
- What is a Leaky Gut?
- Consciousness the Binding Force
- Saliva and Digestion
- Bacteria vs. Viruses
- Child Obesity
- Microbes in the Colon
- Stages of Bacterial Growth
- Microbes – Intuitive Communicators
- The Microscopic World
- Microbes and Cancer Connection
- Parasitic Infection
- Microbes in the Gut
- Midnight Snack Attack
- A World Without Microbes
- Original Ancient Grains
- Which Diet Works Best
- Mold and Penicillin
- Chronic De-Hydration
Category Archives: Health
What Happens to the Food We Eat
The digestive tract is 25 to 30 feet in length, it starts at the mouth and ends at the rectum. Digestion is a complex process, turning the food we eat into energy we need to survive. It begins in the mouth and while enzymes are being added during the chewing phase it is also sending signals to the stomach to prepare the digestive juices needed to break down foods for absorption. Continue reading
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Bonding and Social Behavior.
…..some strains of lactobacillus have been shown to increase the production of oxytocin, a hormone that is important for social bonding and maternal behavior. Other strains of bacteria, such as bifidobacteria, have been shown to modulate the immune system in a way that promotes a state of relaxation and reduces anxiety. Continue reading
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Mental Health and Emotions
Research has shown that the microbes in the gut can produce neurotransmitters such as serotonin, which is important for regulating mood. Changes in the composition of the gut microbiome have also been linked to changes in behavior and mood. Continue reading
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Tagged anxiety, brain, depression, emotions, gut microbiome, immune system, mental health, micro-organism, Microbes, mood
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Pimples and Bacteria
In a world where beauty and perfection is desired, we often cannot resist the urge to pop a pimple. These nasty zits usually appear without warning just in time before a party, an important function, or a date. They can … Continue reading
The Magic of Chocolate
Why do some foods like chocolate, wine, or cheese taste so delicious? Fermenting magically transforms their original ingredients into something more desirable. Besides improving flavor, some soured and fermented foods such as yogurts, kefir, and sauerkraut also strengthen the immune system. Continue reading
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Tagged cacao beans, chocolate, fermentation, fermented foods, fermenting, immune system, kefir, micro-organisms, sauerkraut, yogurt
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Child Obesity
The new generations of children have grown up with television, cartoons and now social media. These activities have replaced most of the physical outdoor sports and games and the outcome is that we see a large percentage of children being … Continue reading
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Parasitic Infection
Anyone can get a parasitic infection. Since many parasites thrive in tropical or subtropical regions where it is warm and moist, people who travel to these areas are at an increased risk for contracting parasitic infections. However, some individuals are … Continue reading
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Microbes in the Gut
Our digestive system inhabits approximately 100 Trillion species of bacteria. It is now being recognized as the most important area affecting our health and well-being. Research has shown that healthy peoples micro-organisms are distinctly different from that of individuals suffering … Continue reading
Original Ancient Grains
Due to the interest in living healthier lifestyles there is a renewed interest in ancient grains. A rise in food allergies is making wheat and especially gluten one of the most controversial foods in recent years.
Which Diet Works Best
There are many different weight loss plans and products available today. Most will give you some results while others are strictly a temporary fad created by someone’s imagination. Most restrictions
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Chronic De-Hydration
Most people think that de-hydration is something that happens to individuals under extreme conditions. But there is a chronic form of de-hydration that can happen over time when the intake of water is inadequate or reduced and more fluids are … Continue reading
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