Weight Loss & Prebiotics We really do take for granted the amazing things that live in our bodies. Our gut is home to billions of living creatures, and while that might sound horrifying at first glance, they are in most cases extremely beneficial to us. Your gut biome not only helps keep your appetite in check and helps to digest food, but it also connects to our brains in ways scientists are only just figuring out. When our gut health is in disarray – say when our diets consist of highly processed foods and sugar, or if we drink a lot of alcohol – our entire body goes out of whack. Gut ..read more

How Gut Health Affects Mood Even without a global pandemic, mental health problems are on the rise. Depression, anxiety, and constant stress are ever present in most people’s lives. From high-stress work to global fear, our brains are going a mile a minute, worrying and anxious. While many people are talking to counselors and taking medication to help with their mental health and mood, there’s one aspect of mental health that often goes overlooked – our gut health. Our gut flora is linked to our brains through the aptly named gut-brain connection. You know how when you’re stressed, your stom ..read more

You are reading "Health Benefits of Astragalus Root" , By Nutriotix, originally posted on the blog Nutriotix News. History of Astragalus Root Long used in Chinese medicine, astragalus root has become increasingly popular across the world for its wide variety of supposed health benefits. While this particular root comes from a variety of plants and shrubs in the same family, they all have similar properties. Colloquially known as the milkvetch, goat thorn, or locoweed, astragalus has been said to help fight cancer, improve heart health, and a slew of other benefits. Let’s take a look at the ..read more

You are reading "The Role of the Gut Microbiota & Probiotics in Depression" , By Nutriotix, originally posted on the blog Nutriotix News. It is often forgotten that scientists have theorized that microorganisms play a significant role in many aspects of our lives. Over 100 years ago, Elie Metchnikoff hypothesized that microbes may even play a role in the aging process. Hubert J. Norman and George Porter Phillips tested concepts relating to the benefits of lactic acid bacteria on depression. More recently, advances in scientific technology have allowed scientists to explore the potential ..read more

You are reading "Chapter 3 | Review & Discussion | The Mind Gut Connection by Emeran Mayer, MD" , By Nutriotix, originally posted on the blog Nutriotix News. The Canary in the Coal Mine Did you know that coal miners used to place canaries in cages and take them deep down into the mine shafts with them as a companion? You might ask, “Why in the world would they do that?” Well as it turns out, the canaries were more than just a companion to lonely miners – instead, they acted as an alert system to toxic carbon monoxide gas that was sometimes present in the mine shafts. Canaries are more se ..read more

You are reading "Chapter 2 | Review & Discussion | The Mind Gut Connection by Emeran Mayer, MD" , By Nutriotix, originally posted on the blog Nutriotix News. Our Gut Mirrors our Emotions Most of us can recognize human emotions. By this, I mean we can usually tell if another individual is happy, sad, or upset. I can usually tell if my wife is upset by the look on her face. I’m sure all of you have the same sort of ability when it comes to reading the emotions of loved ones, or sometimes even perfect strangers. In chapter two, Dr. Mayer talks about this common ability, and how emotions are ..read more

You are reading "Prebiotic Benefits of Jerusalem Artichoke" , By Nutriotix, originally posted on the blog Nutriotix News. Positive Effects of Jerusalem Artichoke as a Prebiotic Prebiotics are non-digestible dietary compounds that feed probiotics and increase colonies of good bacteria in the gut. One powerful dietary prebiotic is Jerusalem artichoke, a sunflower whose tuber can be eaten as a root vegetable. In its raw form, Jerusalem artichoke contains known prebiotics inulin and fructooligosaccharides. Already, several scientific studies have examined the prebiotic properties and effects of ..read more

You are reading "Chapter 1 | Review & Discussion | The Mind Gut Connection by Emeran Mayer, MD" , By Nutriotix, originally posted on the blog Nutriotix News. The Mind-Body Connection is Real I’m not sure about you, but it seems to me that the state of our healthcare system is in bad shape. Over time, too many diseases have become more prevalent. Obesity is at an all time high, and looks to get worse. What could be causing this? Many people think there are holes in our healthcare system, while others point to our diet as the root cause; but maybe something else is to blame entirely. Could ..read more

You are reading "Is Eating Behavior Controlled by Our Gut Microbiome?" , By Nutriotix, originally posted on the blog Nutriotix News. Are our cravings controlled by the tiny little microorganisms that live in our gut? These tiny microorganisms, also called gut bugs, may be controlling our bodies more than we know. We literally have trillions of these tiny organisms living in our gut. Research has come to find out that these microorganisms may communicate with our brains via the gut-brain axis, also known as the vagus nerve. Like any living organism these gut bugs need to eat, and they thrive ..read more

You are reading "Introduction | Review & Discussion | The Mind Gut Connection by Emeran Mayer MD" , By Nutriotix, originally posted on the blog Nutriotix News. Hi there, my name is Greg and I am curious about all the brand new research that is coming out about the gut brain connection and the microbiome. I want to learn as much as possible about these topics so to begin I’m going to review Dr. Emeran Mayer’s book The Mind Gut Connection. This comprehensive review will be a multi part series available on the Nutriotix website and our Gut Health Facebook group. Join me in learning about th ..read more