You may think that artificial sweeteners can help you lose some weight, but a new study finds they are no good for your gut’s microbiome. People who use aspartame (Equal), sucralose (Splenda), saccharin (Sweet’N Low), or stevia leaf extract tended to have intestinal bacteria… Read Full Article (External Site) Dr. David LowemannDr. David Lowemann, M.Sc, […]

A new study to motivate your New Year’s resolutions: it demonstrates that high-fat diets negatively impact genes linked not only to obesity, colon cancer and irritable bowels, but also to the immune system and brain function. Read Full Article (External Site) Dr. David LowemannDr. David Lowemann, M.Sc, Ph.D., is a co-founder of the Institute for […]

If you want to get rid of the extra belly fat you put on during holiday feasting, have a spot of tea. Some teas are effective at helping you to get rid of that stubborn spare tire, but they should be used in conjunction with healthy diet and exercise, say experts. The Tea… Read Full […]