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Category: Food
Why Prebiotics Matter & Where to Find Them
Fascinating research continues to uncover the relationships between the bacteria in the gut and the function of numerous body systems. You’ve probably heard of the gut microbiome, also called gut microflora, which is the collection of bacteria that lives in the digestive tract. The microbiome helps regulate inflammation, protects you from bacterial and fungal infections,...
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The 10 Worst Foods for IBS
For many people with irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), symptoms may be triggered by specific foods. What triggers your symptoms may be different from what triggers the symptoms of fellow sufferers, but these 10 foods are likely culprits for anyone with IBS. 1. Gluten Although gluten is often unfairly demonized, it’s fair to say that gluten...
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How to Stop Urinary Tract Infections Before They Start
Urinary tract infections, or UTIs, are common in women, especially as we age. Unfortunately, UTIs are commonly over-diagnosed and over-treated with antibiotics, which can lead to antibiotic-resistant organisms. Urinary tract infections have a number of causes. A UTI may result when urine pools in the bladder due to an obstructed urinary flow, and the pooled...
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5 Crucial Omega-3 Benefits and How to Make Sure You’re Getting Enough
Omega-3 fatty acids are an essential part of any diet, but it’s especially important to get adequate omega-3 as you advance in age. Since your body doesn’t make omega-3 on its own, the only way to get them is through what you eat or through supplementation....
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9 Benefits of Turmeric Golden Milk & a Recipe to Make It at Home
Turmeric, that bright yellow spice that flavors many a tasty Asian dish also packs a health punch that benefits your body in numerous ways. Turmeric is one of the most studied natural spices on Earth with know health benefits going back thousands of years....
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Signs You May Have Candida and What You Can Do About It
Candidiasis is a fungal infection that can affect the mouth, intestinal tract, skin, genitals, and other mucous membranes. Caused by an overgrowth of Candida, a fungus, candidiasis (more commonly known as a yeast infection) isn’t generally serious. However, if you have weakened immunity, it can lead to invasive candidiasis, a serious condition that may affect...
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Is Intermittent Fasting Right for You?
You may have heard about intermittent fasting, a growing lifestyle trend that has seen some promising results in terms of health improvements and weight loss. Intermittent fasting was the most popular diet of 2018, according to the International Food Information Council Foundation....
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5 Easy Steps to Improve Your Liver Function
Your liver works hard to remove toxins from your body and plays a key role in your metabolism, circulation, hormonal balance, and healthy digestion. It detects the presence of toxic substances like heavy metals and by-products from the breakdown of medications and either converts them into harmless substances or releases them into the bowels so...
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The Mysteries of Your Digestive System Revealed
If you often feel cramping, bloating, constipation, diarrhea, or pain in your gut, you must know that digestive woes are extremely common. In America 60 to 70 million people live with a digestive disease, according to the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases. From chronic constipation to Crohn’s disease and from gallstones...
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5 Easy Morning Routine Tips for Optimal Gut Health
Your gut does more than digest your food. The National Institutes of Health stresses that a healthy gut is essential for your overall health and wellbeing. An ever-growing body of research shows that the collection of healthy bacteria in the gut, called the microbiota, plays...
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Recipe: Cool Chia Fresca – Looking for better gut health? Drink this!
If you’ve been making real progress towards your health goals, we want to be the first to say “Congratulations.” We know how hard it can be to start down a new path AND stay locked in on your goal for the long haul....
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Taking Antibiotics? Here’s What You Should Eat
Antibiotics save lives, but they can do a number on your gut microbiota (flora), a complex ecosystem of microbes that helps keep us healthy. In recent years, healthy gut flora has been associated with optimal functioning of numerous body systems, including the nervous and digestive systems, and it promotes a healthy brain and optimal hormonal...
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