Together with colleagues from Sweden and Luxembourg, scientists from the Luxembourg Centre for Systems Biomedicine (LCSB) of the University of Luxembourg have observed that, during a natural vaginal birth, specific bacteria from the mother’s gut are passed on to the baby and stimulate the baby’s immune responses. This transmission is impacted in children born by… Read More »
Even though I write about beauty and try the latest and greatest skin-care products, I face my share of acne—especially body acne, as I work out several times a week. Although I’ve tested hundreds of spot treatments, serums, and lotions, the best product for banishing body acne isn’t some secret holy grail find. Rather, I… Read More »
Any yoga enthusiasts who feel their regular classes are lacking a certain magical quality may want to check out a new weekly class which is taking place in Dublin. ‘Wizard yoga’ is a weekly event run by yoga instructor and Harry Potter fanatic Siobhán Carroll and is open to all witches and wizards, and well meaning… Read More »
What is tryptophan and does it really make you sleepy? Tryptophan is one of the most popular and well-recognized amino acids particularly around Thanksgiving time as people eat turkey — a whole food source rich in tryptophan. But, is tryptophan the contributing factor to feeling sleepy after a Thanksgiving meal or when eating turkey? What Is… Read More »