Microbiome

Factors for Weight Control beyond Food and Exercise

Factors for Weight Control beyond Food and Exercise

The September 30, 2012 issue of the Chicago Tribune ran an article by reporter Julie Deardorff entitled “In battle against bulge: calories aren’t the only enemy.” While increased food consumption and decreased physical exercise explains most of globesity—the...

Probiotics, Stress and Behavior

Probiotics, Stress and Behavior

I attended an interesting virtual trade show on February 1, 2012. It was entitled “Pre- & Probiotics 2012” and was put on by Decision Media. Probiotics, stress and behavior was a key topic. Globally, digestive or “gut” health is the benefit consumers most commonly...