Prebiotic Foods View More

By David H. Rahm, M.D.   Q:  I’ve been taking a probiotic for years but lately I’m hearing more about prebiotics. What’s the difference between prebiotics and probiotics? And, should I be taking a prebiotic supplement?   Emerging research over the past decade, has given us a greater appreciation for the role that probiotics –… Continue Reading

Probiotic Organisms View More

Diet, travel, stress, illness, aging and the use of antibiotics all contribute to an imbalance or “dysbiosis” of the intestinal tract leading to digestive problems.  These problems cause some two million people to visit the doctor each year.    Probiotics – the beneficial bacteria in our intestinal tract – can help relieve gastrointestinal problems like… Continue Reading

Asparagus View More

(Asparagus officinalis)   Native to the Mediterranean region of Southern Europe, asparagus is a member of the Lily family, related to onions, leeks, and garlic.  Asparagus means “shoot” or “sprout” in Greek, a fitting name as the ancient Greeks were one of the first to cultivate this sprout nearly 3,000 years ago.  During the Middle… Continue Reading

A Probiotic a Day, Keeps the Doctor Away View More

Diet, travel, stress, illness, aging and the use of antibiotics all contribute to an imbalance or “dysbiosis” of the intestinal tract leading to digestive problems. These problems cause some two million people to visit the doctor each year. It’s no wonder that the heartburn medication Nexium, with sales of almost $6.0 billion, was the number… Continue Reading

Resistant Starch and Weight Loss View More

Are you getting the recommended 25-38 grams of fiber daily?  Although you’re trying to heed the advice to increase your fiber intake, most likely you’re falling considerably short of the recommended daily target.  Reaching this daily target is key especially if you’re trying to lose weight.   Emerging research which has examined the role that… Continue Reading