Tag: cleanse
The Skinny on the Aloe Vera Cleanse
Aloe vera has been used for centuries as a remedy for burns and skin abrasions. It has strong anti-inflammatory properties and is also anti-bacterial....
Feed Your Gut Healthy Microbes
There's a lot more going on in your gut than just digestion, absorption and excretion. Trillions of microorganisms inhabit your intestines. In fact, there...
Boost Gut-Friendly Bacteria to Reduce Your Risk of Cancer
Consuming probiotics--live "friendly bacteria and yeasts" that are added to foods or taken as a supplement--is another way to bolster your gut's population of...
Check Your Poop to See if Your Gut is Healthy
Changing the makeup of your intestinal bacteria requires long-term commitment, says Gastroenterologist Dr. Satish Rao, MD, Ph.D. It takes about three to six months...
Promote a Healthy Intestinal Flora with the Right Probiotics
Probiotics have been linked to reduced symptoms of diarrhea, upset stomach and gastrointestinal conditions. Adding foods such as yogurt, miso and tempeh to your...
Pay Attention to Your Gut Health
For most people, paying attention to your gut means following your intuition and letting your informed self let you know if there are red...
Study: 68% of Fruits and Vegetables Contain Pesticides
Who doesn’t love a fresh fruit bowl or a Mesclun summer salad sprinkled with Parmesan and lemon? In the heat of the season, these...
The Benefits of Making Probiotic and Fermented Foods at Home [Video]
Probiotic, friendly bacteria makes up 60 to 80 percent of our total immune system. Along with promoting healthy digestion and an intestinal flora balance,...
What is Leaky Gut Syndrome?
A leaky gut can cause you to feel countless unpleasant symptoms, but the condition itself seems to fly under the radar given the fact...
Harvard: The Benefits, Risks & Alternatives to Colonoscopies
The wisdom of colonoscopy screening seems obvious. The test enables a physician to examine the lining of the entire colon and to remove small,...
