Category: Health

Sauerkraut (or fermented cabbage) has been valued for its health-giving qualities and delicious taste since the Romans in the 3rd Century BC. Lacto-fermentation has many benefits for vegetables beyond preservation….

Worldwide, obesity and metabolic syndromes like insulin resistance and type 2 diabetes have become major problems. Recent research has shown that altered microbiota composition in the gut plays an important….

Bad breath, or halitosis, is often viewed as a social problem that can be solved using mouth sprays or chewing gum. However, it can also have serious health consequences. Let’s….

There is a rise in food chemical intolerance. There are many symptoms, including skin reactions, reddening skin and eyes, sleeping disorders, behavioral changes, bedwetting, and other symptoms. These are the….

Fermented vegetables were once a staple in traditional kitchens, but they have been a welcome return thanks to their many health benefits. Beneficial lactic acid bacteria are created during fermentation…..

Yesterday evening, I commented on the state’s new raw milk law. All raw milk producers in Victoria must pasteurize or add a bittering agent, so the milk is not drinkable…..

Many people are familiarized with antacid medications for heartburn and indigestion. They assume that stomach acidity can be dangerous and should be reduced. The opposite is true. Most people suffering….

Irritable Bowel Syndrome is most often treated by treating the underlying food intolerances, rebalancing your gut microbiome, reducing inflammation, and healing a leaky intestinal wall. This approach may not be….

Gastroenteritis, the most common childhood infection, is very common. This is very distressing for both the child and the parents. There are no miracle cures that can instantly make the….

The use of Triclosan, an antibacterial agent, in personal care products has exploded over the past decade. Although Triclosan is known to have been in use since the 1960s, this….