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You have a good chance of developing leaky gut if you have lived a time in any industrial nation. Leaky gut is when the lining of the small intestine becomes inflamed, damaged, and porous, allowing undigested foods, bacteria, fungus, and other foreign invaders into the sterile environment of the bloodstream. The gut becomes more permeable to these agents because it becomes more porous. A healthy gut lining keeps these out. Continue reading
STRESS is a very naughty six letter word that is responsible for a plethora of health problems in today’s society. Stress-induced illnesses plague over fifty percent of the American population at one point or another. Everything from disrupted sleeping patterns to migraines and cardiovascular health is impacted by stress. Continue reading
As you’ve probably noticed in the last couple of years, probiotics are all the rage as one of THE most … Keep Reading
Having a healthy digestive system is vital for the overall health of your entire body. When your digestive system is not working properly, it can cause an abnormal amount of bowel movements and let food sit in your stomach for an extended period of time – just rotting. Continue reading
Deep in the Amazon, a tree grows with health-promoting, blood red sap running through its veins. This tree, the Sangre de Grado reaches 90 – 120 feet at maturity and contains a dark red sap, sometimes called Dragon’s Blood. This sap has been helping treat people since ancient times. Continue reading
Maintaining healthy gut flora is essential for optimal immune system and brain function. The insult of eating too many denatured foods has taken its toll on our bodies that need a constant source of good bacteria keep illness at bay. Continue reading
In this cold and flu season you might want to turn to some little bugs for some additional immune help. Probiotics are a phenomenal source for boosting the immune system. By boosting your immune system, your body is able to fight off illnesses, and it improves your overall health. Continue reading
With the cough and flu season upon us, the results from a recent research study published in the December 19 issue of the British medical journal Lancet of Infectious Diseases is extremely timely. In the study, researchers examined the effectiveness of amoxicillin with coughs, which is the most commonly prescribed medication for upper respiratory infections. Continue reading
For approximately 15 percent of the population, irritable bowel syndrome is a fact of life. Symptoms of IBS often include chronic diarrhea, abdominal cramping and occasional constipation. More people are being diagnosed because of increased awareness of intestinal disease. However, doctors also attribute rising rates of gastrointestinal illnesses to poor gut health habits, many of which developed in childhood.
In a recent study from the University of California, Los Angeles, doctors discovered that educating patients with mind-body medicine approaches to reduce stress improves many of the symptoms of irritable bowel syndrome (IBS). IBS is a difficult health condition that is characterized by chronic diarrhea and abdominal cramps that can be triggered by stress. IBS impacts approximately 15 percent of the population in the United States. Continue reading
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