Diversity, ecology and intestinal function of bifidobacteria
Microbial Cell Factories
The human gastrointestinal tract represents an environment which is a densely populated home for a microbiota that has evolved to positively contribute to host health. At birth the essentially sterile gastrointestinal tract (GIT) is rapidly colonized by microorganisms that originate from the mother and the surrounding environment. Within a short timeframe a microbiota establishes within the (breastfed) infant's GIT where bifidobacteria are among the dominant members, although their numerical dominance disappears following weaning. The numerous health benefits associated with bifidobacteria, and the consequent commercial relevance resulting from their incorporation into functional foods, has led to intensified research aimed at the molecular understanding of claimed probiotic attributes of this genus. In this review we provide the current status on the diversity and ecology of bifidobacteria. In addition, we will discuss the molecular mechanisms that allow this intriguing group of bacteria to colonize and persist in the GIT, so as to facilitate interaction with its host.
Planet Organic: better than Prozac?
by George @ George Dryden
Mon Sep 28 04:10:27 PDT 2015
I once saw a fridge magnet, which read:
“Don’t dismiss the little things, as in the end, you will realise these were the big things.”
Not that I’m a fan of bloody fridge magnets (they should be consigned to Room 101, in my view), but the message stayed with me.
At the weekend, I realised how true it was. So forgive me if I ramble a little today, but that’s where I’m at,
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By Hippocrates Health Institute | Makes one large jarAs you may know, me and sauerkraut are not best friends. In fact, we’re not even on polite speaking terms. And this caused me a bit of a dilemma, because I was all to aware of the importance of getting a regular (ideally daily) dose of naturally-occurring probiotics in my diet through fermented foods. This traditional South Korean version is the only one I can stomach – less pungent and rubbish-dump-like than sauerkraut, » Read more about: Hippocrates Kimchee »
Probiotics are they the answer for Clostridium difficile associated diarrhoea? (PDF Download Available)
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5 no-quibble reasons to eat organic
by George @ George Dryden
Wed Aug 05 04:40:54 PDT 2015
Why buy organic food?
It’s a question I get asked on a regular basis.
Sadly – and quite erroneously – the consumption of organic food has for years been associated with the demonstration of affluence. It’s even been referred to as a glib food fad which exists only as a money-spinner for those who peddle it.
As you probably already guessed, that is not a view I share.
And just as chance would have it,
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Reprimand of Batavia teacher stirs community
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A day after he was reprimanded for telling his students they had a constitutional right to decline to fill out a survey, Batavia High School social studies teacher John Dryden was being hailed by...
Let’s get physical: 6 reasons why you NEED to exercise
by George @ George Dryden
Tue Aug 11 05:23:29 PDT 2015
During my stay at Hippocrates, I was surprised to be told the following:
“You can have the most purest diet imaginable, but if you don’t exercise regularly, you will STILL get sick.”
Blimey, I thought. Really?
I’m lucky. I naturally like exercise. I struggle with sitting still, as the embarrassingly-limited number of films I’ve managed to watch all the way through demonstrates. I’ve yet to watch the Great Escape.
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The risky mistake millions of bodybuilders are making
by George @ George Dryden
Mon Aug 24 11:25:57 PDT 2015
In my last post, I explained the reasons why exercise is sooo important for the human body.
But just to catch you up if you missed it, in brief summary: it’s because your bodies were designed to move.
So all kudos to those who embrace the concept, and indeed those who make it into something of an art form.
But there’s one aspect of this level of focus which is not good.
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MSG: A first-hand horror story
by Administrator @ George Dryden
Tue Sep 08 00:50:30 PDT 2015
Originally entitled “Sick to death”, this is the debut post of a friend of mine, who has the most acute sensitivity to monosodium glutamate (MSG) and food additives that I have ever known.
Yes, he’s an extreme case, but as you will see, it’s solid proof that this stuff isn’t doing your insides ANY favours at all. As with gluten, just because you might not notice any backlash as such, the gluten is still working around your body and causing inflammation.
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Are there pros to taking probiotics?
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A new study casts doubts on the benefits probiotics can have on a healthy gut.
My vegan speed dating debut
by George @ George Dryden
Wed Dec 30 02:29:05 PST 2015
Hey up.
Yes, I know. It’s been a long hiatus. And one of an AWOL nature too.
Soooo much has been going on in my life, some bitter, some sweet, and I just had to take a break.
More of that another day, but for now, I wanted to share with you the before and after aftermath of a (kinda) vegan experience – a first for me.
There I was,
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VegFest London: Get a (much bigger) room!
by George @ George Dryden
Tue Oct 13 05:26:55 PDT 2015
So, reader, I went.
To VegFest London, the UK’s largest vegan fair.
And I’m left with mixed feelings.
All in all, it was a positive experience, not least because it was the first time in two years that I have been a dietary majority in a room. And for a whole two and a half hours.
The person I dragged with me was not so lucky, however.
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Are Your Probiotics Effective?
by Brenna @ Vital Gut Health
Thu Feb 01 22:00:46 PST 2018
The more I learn about the massive role our gut plays in our health the more I am held in complete fascination. I recently listened to a podcast interview with the renowned neurologist and author of ‘Grain Brain’, Dr David Perlmutter. Much to my surprise, he explained that 90% of all the peer reviewed...
“Advanced Slim Raspberry Ketones” warning: don’t do what I just did
by George @ George Dryden
Tue Oct 20 10:07:53 PDT 2015
Every now and then, I do something a bit daft. And a couple of months ago was one such occasion.
I’m nobody’s fool, but in hindsight, I got unintentionally sucked into something. So I’m going to tell you about it hoping that the same thing doesn’t happen to you.
Prepare yourselves for a moan-a-thon. It’s gonna be a long one.
As you know, my level of physical activity has temporarily plummeted somewhat recently.
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Roundup: what gardeners and garden centres NEED to hear
by George @ George Dryden
Tue Sep 22 03:55:13 PDT 2015
If you’re a regular reader, you already know my feelings about Roundup, and, more specifically, about Monsanto, its manufacturers.
But I’m centring today’s post on Roundup, because of a petition recently pinged to me by www.sumofus.org.
Let’s be clear here: Roundup is the most widely-used weed killer in the world. I hazard a guess that either you are using this yourself, or its active ingredient, under a different brand name (as I will explain in a moment).
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Product Review: Cleveland Kraut
by Brenna @ Vital Gut Health
Thu Feb 08 22:00:14 PST 2018
Probiotics are ALL the rage! Everywhere you look, there’s a new article in the latest health magazines on gut health and why you should be taking the latest and great probiotic supplement. However, what’s NOT publicized enough (in my opinion) are the powerful health and cleansing benefits of cultured and fermented foods. Whether it’s kefir...
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Are you SURE your cosmetics are cruelty-free? Prepare for a shock or two.
by George @ George Dryden
Tue Oct 27 05:22:04 PDT 2015
So: cosmetics and animal testing. A volatile topic, no less. And one which, as I have recently discovered, is still shrouded in mystery and half truths.
Today, you could be in for a shock.
NB PLEASE BE SURE TO READ THE RESPONSE FROM AN EMPLOYEE OF WELEDA IN THE RESPONSES BELOW, WHICH I RECEIVED ON 28 APRIL, 2017. PERHAPS PETA’S LIST OF ANIMAL TESTERS NEEDS A LITTLE MORE SCRUTINY. YOU DECIDE.
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Ann Dryden Conaway
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Ann Dryden Conaway, 65, of Blackshear, was cured, after a five-year battle with breast cancer, when the Lord called her home Wednesday, November 21, 2012, as she was surrounded by
Probiotic protects intestine from radiation injury | The Source | Washington University in St. Louis
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Scientists at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis have shown that taking a probiotic before radiation therapy can protect the intestine from damage — at least in mice. Their study suggests that taking a probiotic also may help cancer patients avoid intestinal injury, a common problem in those receiving radiation therapy for abdominal cancers.
Nutrition economic evaluation of a probiotic in the prevention of antibiotic-associated diarrhea
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Introduction: Antibiotic-associated diarrhea (AAD) is common and frequently more severe in hospitalized elderly adults. It can lead to increased use of healthcare resources. We estimated the cost-effectiveness of a fermented milk (FM) with probiotic in ...
The Essential Book of Fermentation by Jeff Cox | PenguinRandomHouse.com
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The country’s leading expert on organic food delivers the ultimate guide to the new culinary health movement—feasting on fermented probiotics, from artisanal cheese to kimchi.In his extensive...
Use of probiotics in various diseases: Evidence and promises | Request PDF
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Request (PDF) | Use of probiotics in... | The utilization of live microorganisms as therapeutics has been gaining increasing attention over the last years with the addition of scientific knowledge on their traditional uses. Probiotics are defined as "live micro-organisms which when administered in adequate amounts, confer a health benefit o...