The quality of sleep you receive from day-to-day plays an important role in your overall health. Lack of quality sleep can lead to difficulty focusing, poor decision making, mood-swings, chronic fatigue, and, in some cases, disease development.   Poor or fragmented sleep can be caused by several different factors; many are external, like stress and environment strain, while others are internal. One of the most important systems that promotes sleep quality is the gut microbiome. The microbes of the intestine actually have a unique connection to our REM cycle and encourage a restful, r ..read more

How Does the Paleo Diet Affect Your Gut Microbiome? The paleo diet, also known as the ‘caveman’ or ‘stone age’ diet, was developed with the purpose of returning humans to the fundamentals of eating.  The essence of the paleo diet is to consume what ancestral hunter-gatherers ate over 10,000 years ago during the Paleolithic era. There is a high priority placed on eating whole, unprocessed, and high-protein foods. Key health claims of this diet include substantial weight loss, increased glucose sensitivity, and improved overall health. However, it’s important to consider all positive a ..read more

A customized nutrition program is a set of recommendations, protocols and strategies that are individualized just for a specific person. Usually these recommendations/protocols are based on test results to help get the best results possible. Wellness programs have become increasingly popular and there is even scientific evidence to support customized nutrition interventions like these. Some of these research studies even show how impactful a tailored nutrition program can be on improving gut health. This is the very reason BIOHM is offering a customized wellness program. Gut health improv ..read more

The ketogenic diet, also known as the keto diet, has become a popular way of eating in recent years. Some speculate that the increase in popularity is mainly due to the diet’s ability to stimulate weight loss. The keto diet involves drastically reducing the number of carbs consumed and replacing them with high amounts of fat. The logic is simple, decreasing carbohydrates and increasing fats puts the body into a metabolic state called ketosis. Ketosis stimulates the burning of body fat while also causing several other distinct changes in the body. While some of these changes are beneficial, oth ..read more

The gut plays an essential role in maintaining your good health by influencing the behavior of several body systems. The gut is vital for the daily regulation of key functions in the digestive, immune, and endocrine systems. However, one of the most significant modulatory roles the gut performs in the body is maintaining communication with the brain. The connection is known as the gut-brain axis and is crucial in maintaining good brain health. This includes mood stability, memory capacity, body clock regulation, and promotes whole-body health. What is Gut-Brain Axis? The gut-brain ax ..read more

Stomach gurgling (Borborygmi) and churning can tell you a lot about what your body is going through. In this article we will run down a list of answers to the question, ‘why does my stomach growl?’ Keep reading to find out what causes an upset stomach and remedies to help relieve pain or discomfort. We will also explain some symptoms that are associated with stomach churning and gurgling and suggest what to take for an upset stomach. If you experience an upset stomach after eating, read on for our gut health tips. Your stomach noises may be an indication of underlying conditions. RELATED ..read more

For decades, the role beneficial fungi has been underestimated and largely unrecognized for the critical role it plays in keeping our gut healthy. Like the thousands of microorganisms living in the gut microbiome, gut fungi play an essential component to help keep our body strong and healthy. These microbes are actually so important, they make up their own unique micro-ecosystem within the digestive system, called gut mycobiome. Beneficial fungi and the mycobiome play a large role in gut and immune health by working in tandem with microbes of the gut microbiome, specifically beneficial ba ..read more

Certain foods, herbs and supplements can help boost your immune system due to their rich vitamin, mineral, and plant-based chemical contents. These compounds fortify the immune system and assist in protecting the body against potential illnesses. Additionally, a diet to improve your immune health with beneficial foods, herbs, and supplements will also strengthen your gut microbiome. This community of microbes that lives within your intestinal tract is an essential component of your innate and adaptive immune response. Role of Diet in Immune System Function To support optimal immune system heal ..read more

The World Health Organization (WHO) has acknowledged an inflammatory diet is one of the main contributors to a range of health conditions. Some of these conditions include heart disease, asthma, and arthritis. A good diet consists of foods that reduce inflammation. This helps to prevent the risk of having these associated medical conditions. The role of food and how important it is in preventing many health conditions is often underrated. This article will explore the role of inflammation in the body and who can benefit from a natural anti-inflammatory diet. We will also discuss some of the wo ..read more

“Super greens” are superfoods known for their deep green color. They are also an essential part of a healthy diet. Super greens are rich in several nutrients that support vital body functions. These include vitamins A, C and K, as well as minerals such as magnesium, calcium, and iron. They also contain high amounts of fiber, antioxidants, and other beneficial bioactive plant compounds known as ‘phytonutrients.’ But what benefits do these powerful superfoods provide to your gut and microbiome? Plant Compounds and Micronutrients in Super Greens Benefit the Gut Micronutrients and phytonutrients ..read more