A new study reveals a link between the diversity of gut bacteria and the body's hormonal and stress response, suggesting the gut microbiome plays a role in regulating acute stress.
A new study suggests that manipulating the gut microbiome by stimulating the vagus nerve may help reverse memory loss associated with ageing. The research highlights the gut's role in cognitive function and potential therapeutic strategies.
'We have tags of state animals and birds. However, the invisible world of microbes is doing a lot of things for us in nature, not just for human beings but for the entire life.'
The bacteria in the human gastrointestinal tract, known as gut microbiota, may play a key role in regulating weight, says a new study. Gut microbiota, the trillions of bacteria that populate the human gastrointestinal tract, perform a variety of chores.
Dr Rajeshwari Panda, head of the dietetics department at Medicover Hospital, shares a list of foods that promote gut health.
Zucchini/courgette, supplies potassium, says Mayo Clinic, an essential mineral that plays a vital role in keeping the body functioning smoothly.
Your gut hosts diverse microbes affecting health, mood, and metabolism. Diet shapes gut bacteria, influencing well-being. Here's a list of 10 healthy foods to boost good bacteria and support gut health.
Maintaining the balance of gut microbiota is important as an imbalance, also known as dysbiosis, can cause or aggravate different diseases, including but not limited to digestive problems such as inflammatory bowel syndrome, mental health issues like anxiety and depression and menstrual problems.
Green vegetables contain a high amount of soluble and insoluble fiber to balance your good and bad gut bacteria.
When the Oracle at Delphi famously told Croesus, King of Lydia, that if he waged war on the Persians he would destroy a great kingdom, he was delighted.
In the monsoon, avoid heavy, greasy foods like pakodas that are deep fried as these take longer to digest, thus straining your gut.
Yeasts and good bacteria, that are excellent for your gut, are probiotics. These good guy microbes keep your system healthy and root out the bad bacterias.
Generally, though curd has good bacteria, it also has some lactose, says rediffGURU Dr Hemalata Arora.
'Assuming he has a sensitive bug, which is responsive to antibiotics, it may not necessarily be the worst-case scenario.'
Yoga and Ayurveda life expert Namita Piparaiya tells you how simple movements can help improve your gut health and aid digestion.
They are rich in the omega-3 fatty acid, alpha-linolenic acid and fibre.
A diet rich in proteins, vitamins and minerals is very crucial in maintaining and boosting immunity.
Some of the easily digestible spices during monsoon are garlic, asafetida, pepper, ginger, turmeric, cumin and coriander. They also provide excellent nutrition.
Astronauts aboard the space station have found themselves facing a foe far tinier than any rogue asteroid: A joint study by IIT-Madras and NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory -- under Principal Investigator Kasthuri Venkateswaran -- has revealed that strains of the bacterial species Enterobacter bugandensis, a multi-drug resistant superbug, have been hitting the gym in the microgravity crucible. Though the situation at the ISS is slightly unsettling, holding funeral dirges would be an overkill, says Kumar Abishek.
Replace processed and packaged foods with whole, unprocessed foods like fruits, green vegetables, whole grains and lean proteins, says Dr Gaurav Kumar Patil.
We tend to make the things we crave; which does not necessarily mean that they are healthy, says nutritionist Delnaaz T Chanduwadia.
Probiotics are known to improve the gut flora and help prevent progression of digestive disorders, says Afaaf Shaikh.
Pani Puri, Samosas, Vadas, sandwiches may seem very tempting in the monsoon, but it is better to avoid them for your health, suggests Gayatri Trakru.
Include nutritious food in your diet. Avoid alcohol. Take your last meal at least 3 hours before bedtime.
Dietician Komal Jethmalani provides expert help.
Apart from keeping our weight in check, a daily detox routine can also help in keeping our bodies disease-free, says Ameve Sharma.
Wine may be good for oral health says study.
Almost all shoes in some research samples were coated with faecal bacteria which may cause severe diarrhoea, urinary tract infections and even meningitis.
Indian scientist Dr Sunil Kochhar along with a team from Imperial College London has found that probiotics, such as yoghurt drinks, containing live bacteria, can have a significant effect on the metabolism. Probiotics are dietary supplements containing potentially beneficial bacteria or yeasts, which play an important part in a person's metabolism. This study is the first of its kind to look into how probiotics change the biochemistry of bugs known as gut microbes.
Chronic fatigue syndrome may have its origin in your gut, says Nikita Puri.
A balanced diet should include steamed and boiled vegetables, milk products such as buttermilk and yoghurt, fresh fruits, herbal teas and bitter vegetables, suggests Zamurrud M Patel, CDE, RD, chief dietician, Global Hospitals, Mumbai.
A pinch of turmeric in a glass of milk or with honey in hot water would be ideal for the monsoon.
A diet rich in vegetables and fruits can help regulate blood pressure, reduce the risk of heart disease and stroke, prevent colon cancer, lower risk of eye and digestive problems, regulate diabetes and can help keep appetite in check, suggests Dr Eileen Canday.
Drink enough water, focus on your portion sizes, cut out junk food, start a walking routine, and stay consistent.
A single episode of binge drinking can have significant negative health effects, a new study has warned.
Always boil water or at least filter it before drinking to avoid all possible water borne diseases.
Replacing refined sugar with dates, honey, stevia can help you stay healthy.
Nutritionist Dr Siddhant Bhargava explains the importance of essential nutrients, probiotic food and vitamin C in your daily diet.
Drinking plenty of water will help keep your blood clean and reduce the build-up of excessive toxins -- cholesterol being one of them.
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