Did you know that chronic kidney disease is the ninth leading cause of death in the US? Supporting your digestive health with good bacteria will help to flush toxic waste from your system to relieve the burden on your kidneys over the long-term.
Perception plays a crucial role in our health.
Americans still aren’t getting enough of this “sunshine vitamin”. Yet a deficiency in vitamin D could lead to Alzheimer’s disease, cardiovascular disease, immune system disorders, and even cancer.
A study done in 2003 at the University of Tennessee found that forgiveness is associated with lower blood pressure, lower heart rate and a reduction in stress hormones—such as cortisol and adrenaline.
You are what you eat! Eating fresh, local, seasonal foods will significantly boost your antioxidant intake to naturally strengthen your immune system all year long.
While Dr. Oz may recommend a high-fiber diet to keep the gut clean, true digestive health goes much deeper. Populating the gut with healthy bacteria will prevent constipation and reduce the risk of chronic infection.
A 2010 study from the University of Arizona found an increased level of happiness in those people who spend less time participating in small talk and more time having deep, meaningful conversations.
Although most of us believe that milk does a body good, a calcium-rich vegetable like broccoli rivals the calcium content of most dairy products! Find out the best way to enjoy your greens to naturally increase calcium in your diet.
If you’ve seen success on a low carb diet but are feeling fatigued and experiencing unexplainable weight gain, your diet could be to blame. Drastically cutting carbohydrates can affect thyroid hormones and push your body into hibernation mode.
When we think about those who make a difference in our lives, we may consider close friends or favorite pets, but we never think about the bacteria in our digestive tract, which are some of our greatest allies.
Do you want to look younger than your age? A beautiful, youthful complexion depends on how you care for your skin both inside and out — starting with the health of your gut.
Bacteria in your digestive system may play an important role in the development of diabetes! Stop serious health issues before they start by nurturing the lining of your digestive tract with living, healthy bacteria to bring balance to your immune system.
Human nature is highly adaptable. Most of us are gifted with so much flexibility that we are able to weather whatever emotional, mental or physical storm that comes our way.
Counting carbs? While a low carb diet can lead to successful weight loss, it is still important not to eat too much protein in your diet. Excess dietary protein can overburden the digestive system and even interfere with the body’s natural detoxification process.
For chronic symptoms that you can’t get to the bottom of, consider functional medicine. A functional medicine practitioner will look at the body as a whole to get to the root of symptoms caused by chronic conditions, including autoimmune disorders.
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