Women Who Ate This ‘Unhealthy’ Food Showed Improved Brain Function

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'The secret to improving your mood and brain health is in your gut, as unhealthy gut flora can impact your mental health, potentially leading to issues like anxiety, depression, autism and more. A recent proof-of-concept study found that women who regularly ate yogurt containing beneficial bacteria had altered brain function compared to those who did not consume probiotics.

Just as you have neurons in your brain, you also have neurons in your gut — including neurons that produce neurotransmitters like serotonin, which is also found in your brain and is linked to mood.'

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Probiotics – Recipes to Make Sure the Bugs Inside Your Body Are Good For You

'Stomach aches, pain, gas, bloating, discomfort, or worse?  Is there a way to settle things down and avoid the problems associated with the digestive system?

With more than 25 years’ experience as a Board Certified Gastroenterologist, Dr. Shekhar Challa has written a new book, Probiotics for Dummies, which takes the mystery out of the way bacteria behaves in the body and describes exactly what you need to do to exert a positive control over your digestive system and everything else that depends on it.

Probiotics are beneficial, live microorganisms (in most cases, bacteria) that are similar to those found naturally in the human intestine. Also known as “friendly” or “good” bacteria, probiotics are the cornerstone of any successful health program because they restore a healthy balance between friendly and bad bacteria in the intestinal tract, a balance that is critical for the health of the entire body. Probiotics are associated with treating everything from IBS to certain forms of cancer, allergies, eczema, and even the effects of aging.

Here are some of the recipes he recommends for people who want to restore the levels of probiotic bacteria in their systems naturally.'

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Health Benefits of Kefir

'The health benefits of kefir are astounding. By adding this kefir probiotic drink to your diet on a daily basis you improve your health and build up a strong immune system, saving you hundreds of dollars in doctor's bills. Here are some reasons why you and your family should be having this healthy drink every day.'

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Kefir Recipe

'This kefir recipe is an easy way to make the healthiest drink possible. Learn how to make kefir, and you have self sufficient healing for you and your family, including healing of ulcers, gastrointestinal problems and sleep disorders. Plus kefir builds your immune system. The health benefits of kefir are so great that it's an essential for anyone seeking self sufficient healing.' 

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What Prebiotics are and Why You Need Them

'Prebiotics are a very specific type of food. While many of the food ingredients we consume are digested immediately, prebiotics are a healthy non-digestible food ingredient. Futhermore, prebiotics are heat resistant, which keep them intact during the baking process and allow them to be incorporated into every day food choices. By consuming a non-digestible ingredient, it allows for growth of bio-cultures by reaching the intestine unaffected by the digestion process. This can provide good digestive health. The positive effects prebiotics have by reaching the intestine in an unaltered form is known as the prebiotic effect.'

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