72015May
What You Need to Know about Probiotics

What You Need to Know about Probiotics

The term probiotics is fast becoming a buzz word for wellness and health benefits. But what exactly are probiotics and should you be concerned with them? It may be startling to learn that of all the cells in your body, only 10% of them are human. The other 90% are in fact, bacteria. The majority of…

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122015Mar
Food Additives and their Effect on Your Gut Health

Food Additives and their Effect on Your Gut Health

Written by: Dr. Kathy Dang ND, MSTOM Do you have tummy fat troubles?  Sugar level issues?  Cholesterol abnormal?  Painful abdomen?  Colitis? What do they all have in common? Food additives. Food additives — like emulsifiers — are shown to alter the behaviour of gut bacteria. This leads to gut inflammation causing symptoms like painful cramps,…

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