New Insights on Gut Health

"Gut health" has been a hot topic on TV, in magazines, and on social media for days now. I’m sure many of you are trying out various fermented foods—like yogurt, koji bread, and tofu cheese—or making sure to take probiotic supplements every day. While some people say, “My bowel movements have improved” or “My skin … Continue reading New Insights on Gut Health

Scary Sweets

Antibiotics are effective against diseases caused by bacteria because they kill or inhibit the growth of the causative bacteria. Antibiotics have made it possible to treat a wide variety of infectious diseases. However, since 1980, the number of "antibiotic-resistant" bacteria that do not respond to conventional antimicrobial agents has increased worldwide, making it increasingly difficult to … Continue reading Scary Sweets