Antacids Are Not The Answer
Right at this moment, somewhere in the U.S., someone is taking some type of antacid for indigestion. Why? Because this multi-billion dollar industry has convinced consumers that the answer to indigestion is to use their products. But treating only the symptoms of indigestion isn’t the answer. Wouldn’t it be better to tackle the underlying causes […]
Your Resident Microbes: Friends or Enemies?
Written by Dr. Diane E. Clayton Believe it or not the average human contains 10 times more microbial cells than human cells. In fact our microbiome or our microbial “ecosystem” together with our DNA is what makes each of us unique. The only time we are microbe-free is during the 9 months we spend in […]
10 Signs Your Body Is Screaming For A Detox
There are so many reasons you should detox your body regularly. But don’t just take our word for it. Here’s 10 signs your body is screaming for a detox…don’t you think you owe it to yourself to purify your body? 1. You constantly feel fatigued, stressed or overwhelmed 2. You experience unexplained headaches, and/or brain […]
How to Fill the Gap with Fiber
It seems that very often we are told about the importance of having fruits, vegetables, and whole grains in a balanced diet to obtain needed vitamin and minerals. With all the benefits of these foods, we forget that these foods also contain fiber which is an important part of our everyday diet. Fiber can help […]
Natural Solutions to 6 Common Digestion Problems
The market for over-the-counter digestive aids is in the millions. While many of the common approaches to address digestive troubles may temporarily treat the symptoms, they don’t address the long-term cause of the problems. And as the symptoms reappear, people increase their consumption of digestive aids, leading to a longterm heavy use which can make […]
Listen To Your Gut
The popular phrase “listen to your gut” can apply to much more than intuition. Our gut health is actually connected to functions in the body like our immune and nervous systems, hormones, mood, weight, brain, energy, and heart. It decides which nutrients are absorbed and what toxins are eliminated.