Bone broth has been all the rage for the past few winters. Packed with healing ingredients like collagen and amino acids along with other minerals and nutrients, bone broth can reduce uncomfortable intestinal inflammation, strengthen the GI system, boost your immunity and help the body remove toxins that cause illness. While bone broth is an […]
Read More...Everyone passes gas, so if someone tells you they don’t, they’re lying. The average person farts roughly 10–20 times a day. A perfectly healthy digestive system still produces gas as your gut bacteria breaks down food.Unfortunately, not everyone can digest certain foods well. For example, people who are lactose intolerant can’t break down milk, cheese, […]
Read More...The frequency a person poops or has a bowel movement varies based on age, gender, activity level, diet, and several other factors. Because of the myriad of causes of a healthy bowel movement, it is challenging to give a specific number to daily or weekly patterns. However, it is unusual for a person to experience […]
Read More...Tonics have long been a staple of a healthy diet. When you’re ready to give your wellness regimen a natural boost, here are two delicious tonics to try.Fire Cider Don’t let this folksy tonic’s sudden trendiness scare you off. Ditto for its lengthy steeping time and pungent ingredient list. Its core components each have a kick, […]
Read More...Did you know you have a large community of bacteria and fungi living within your gastrointestinal tract? It is also known as your gut microbiome. While the thought of trillions of bacteria and fungi having a party inside you may gross you out, it shouldn’t. Without a microbiome, you wouldn’t be able to digest your […]
Read More...Scientists have no doubt that hormone levels affect how well your metabolism works. If you dream of a slimmer waistline, more energy and better heart health, getting your metabolism in high gear is important. What Does Your Metabolism Do? Many people think of metabolism only in terms of burning fat, but that’s just one part of […]
Read More...Your body contains various systems that help it survive and thrive. Some of the most well-known include your skeletal, cardiovascular, reproductive and digestive systems. For these systems to function optimally, they need to be healthy and well-balanced. Your digestive system is particularly sensitive to microbial imbalances. It contains a microbiome that needs to be fed […]
Read More...Digestive enzymes are naturally occurring proteins that do what their name suggests: Help the body digest food. Though the body does produce this protein on its own, some people may need more help digesting food than others. This is where over the counter and prescription digestive enzyme supplements come in.What Are Digestive Enzyme Supplements? Typically, […]
Read More...There are only so many supplements that you can take. Ideally, living a perfect life with a perfectly balanced diet, with a great exercise routine, no stress at all, no exposure to toxins and a perfect amount of sleep would eliminate the need for any supplements whatsoever. That being said, the fantasy world where you […]
Read More...The world has changed. We live in a world today where it is actually rather difficult to find purely clean foods, the simple things that our ancestors ate. That being said, there are many healthy choices available out there! One of the problems we live with daily, though, is how our systems cope with everything […]
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