You may have heard of the term “probiotics” but are unsure of what it is and how it can benefit you. If you have digestive issues, probiotics can promote better digestive health and possibly improve your symptoms. Probiotics are live bacteria and yeasts that are naturally found in the body, on the skin, and in the mouth, gut, lungs, urinary tract, and vagina. They are what's called "good bacteria." In your gut, probiotics have a large presence in your large intestines. Probiotics and ... [Read More]
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Common Myths About Digestive Health
A key part of the human digestive system is the enteric nervous system (ENS), which is a large swath of many, many millions of nerve cells coating your esophagus all the way to your rectum. This is nicknamed the body’s “second brain” that works with, yet independently from, the central nervous system (CNS) – which comprises the brain and spinal cord. The process of digestion starts in the mouth, as saliva and the action of chewing begins to break down food. The enteric nervous system then ... [Read More]
