Why the same probiotic works for some people and not others
Two people, one probiotic, two very different results. What research says about why: your existing gut microbes, different causes of bloating, placebo and product...
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Straight answers about bloating, digestion and the gut after 40.
Magnesium for sleep: myths and facts
Magnesium is everywhere in bedtime routines. The research on sleep is real but modest. Here's how five popular claims hold up.
Iron and calcium labels: forms, doses and digestive side effects
Iron and calcium supplements can bring constipation, gas and an upset stomach. Here's what research shows about forms, timing and side effects.
Heavy periods, iron pills and your gut: common questions answered
Heavier periods in perimenopause can lead to low iron, and iron pills often upset the gut. Here's what research says about forms, schedules and...
A Sunday meal-prep routine for a calmer gut week
Ninety minutes on Sunday afternoon, a week of regular, right-sized meals. A step-by-step prep routine built for a gut that bloats easily.
Abdominal massage for constipation: what the research says
Abdominal massage has been tested in randomized trials for constipation. Here's what the studies found and a simple way to try it at home.
Bloating myths and facts: what studies actually show
Too much gas, gluten, more fiber, activated charcoal, getting older: five common beliefs about bloating, checked against the research.
Psyllium, PHGG, methylcellulose or inulin: fiber supplements compared
Not all fiber supplements do the same job. How psyllium, PHGG, methylcellulose, inulin and wheat dextrin compare for constipation, bloating and cholesterol.
Lactose-free, A2, yogurt or plant milk: how the options compare
Regular, lactose-free, A2, yogurt or plant-based: a side-by-side look at what each option offers if dairy leaves you bloated, based on the studies.
Underactive vs. overactive thyroid: how each affects digestion
A slow thyroid tends to slow the gut, and an overactive one speeds it up. A side-by-side look at digestive symptoms, the celiac link...
Small-batch homemade sauerkraut: a simple recipe
One cabbage, salt, a jar and some patience. A simple small-batch sauerkraut recipe, plus an honest look at what research says about sauerkraut and...
Two warm, caffeine-free drinks for winding down
A fresh ginger and lemon tea and a chamomile vanilla steamer: two simple, caffeine-free evening drinks, plus what research says about the ingredients.