Studies are finding that a single course of antibiotics alters the gut microbiomes of healthy volunteers—and that it can take months or even years to recover the original species composition.   The development of antibiotics was a breakthrough in medicine. But while they can save lives, they have a dark side. Microbes resistant to the […]

Intermittent fasting is not a diet. It is a timed approach to eating. Unlike a dietary plan that restricts where calories come from, intermittent fasting does not specify what foods a person should eat or avoid. Intermittent fasting may have some health benefits, including weight loss, but is not suitable for everyone. Intermittent fasting involves […]

Reduce back pain and tone your core with these simple exercises.   As a certified personal trainer and Pilates instructor, I pride myself on being able to teach my clients how to really engage their core. Many people are shocked that they’ve been working out for decades and have never felt their core turn on like […]