Though not a pleasant discussion topic, tonsil stones, tonsilloliths or tonsil calculi are quite a frequent occurrence among adults of all ages. Tonsil stones are small, white, foul smelling calcified chunks or balls that appear in the back of the throat in the crevices of the tonsils, hence their name. While they do not pose any … Read more about Tonsil Stones: Causes, Symptoms and Treatment
They say it’s always good to eat what’s in season because seasonal fruits and vegetables have the most benefits for health. But when it comes to foods in season in winter, there somehow never seem to be any good options. However, there are plenty of seasonal winter fruits and vegetables to eat that are also … Read more about Healthy Winter Detox Foods List
The human gastrointestinal system is home to trillions of microorganisms, mainly bacteria, but also fungi and protozoa. And they all make up a freestanding ecosystem also referred to as the gut flora. Gut bacteria are the ones that affect our health the most, usually in mutually beneficial ways. Digestive bacteria feed off of what we … Read more about How Gut Bacteria Affects Your Health
Gut bacteria is also known as gastrointestinal microbiota or, more simply, gut flora. By definition, the term microbiota refers to a group of microorganisms that inhabit a certain environment, in this case the gastrointestinal system. The term flora essentially means plant life, vegetation and refers to bacteria, fungi, yeasts and protozoa from the gastrointestinal system that … Read more about What Is Gut Bacteria and What Does It Do?