healthy gut

I’m a healthy 69-year-old woman who ended up in the ER with painful cramps in my lower abdomen. I was diagnosed with diverticulitis and treated with antibiotics. A registered dietitian said I need more good bacteria in my gut. She suggests kombucha, kefir and yogurt. Can you suggest other foods to eat or avoid? Can diverticulitis be cured?

I was happy when I saw on the news that tomatoes help your gut microbiome. I love tomatoes, but my wife keeps them out of our diet. She says they’re a nightshade plant and thinks they make arthritis worse. I’d like to know more about this new pro-tomato research.

It seems like every new health discovery is connected to the gut microbiome these days. I’m 68 years old, and this is new to me. I understand about probiotics, and I even take one, but now I’m seeing ads for prebiotics and postbiotics. What are they? Do I need to take them?

Researchers have study how various environmental and behavioral factors, including the food and beverages we eat and drink, affect the diversity of bacteria living in the gut

Decades of studies have found a link between the composition of the gut microbiome and CNS functions such as mood, cognition and mental health

While it could be tempting to focus on weight loss, concentrating on recovering your nutritional balance is a wise choice

Although the idea of a leaky gut has gained ground in recent years, the how and why remain a mystery

Learn more about the link between obesity and the composition of microbes living in the gut

Your body is an ecosystem for trillions of different microorganism species. Find out how to keep them healthy and coexisting peacefully.

Imbalances or abnormalities in the microbial colonies in your gut could adversely affect immune function