Call it a simple by-product of science, but what we take in as liquids determines what comes out as solids. That is why water is so important for the gastrointestinal (GI) system. As much as 60% of adult bodies are made of water. And as it courses through your body, water breaks down foods and [...]

By Dr. Mark Manegold - Here’s one way to get to the other end of the holidays without your belly feeling bloated and overwhelmed: Think of your gastrointestinal system as a stocking. Then ask, “Should I fill it with the things it really wants, or with a lot of stuff it wasn’t asking for?” There’s [...]

Four million people may not all be correct when it comes to probiotics, but at least they are cultured. Every year, an estimated 4 million people spend $40 billion on probiotics, expecting that this combination of beneficial (good) bacteria and/or yeast will solve a range of gastrointestinal issues. And it’s true, if the bacteria are [...]