Tag: Digestive Health

New research suggests that inflammatory bowel disease affects triple the number of people as was previously estimated and puts them...

History of Broccoli Let’s focus on a more popular natural ingredient: broccoli. While the vegetable had popularity in Europe, and...

Considered to be one of the first known herbs, alfalfa is a revered medicinal herb that has a multitude of...

From relaxation to indigestion and common cold relief, peppermint is used for a variety of ailments. Even though there are...

Effectively, the digestive system is a continuous tube from the mouth to the anus — something you probably don’t want to...

The intestinal tract has a specific function to perform: immune protection, digestion, processing food, and elimination of waste. Unfortunately, our...

When you are healthy, over 100 trillion microorganisms, from some 400 different species, flourish in your intestinal tract, aiding in...

Last issue we covered all of the positive studies on whole grains that indicate that they may help prevent heart...

A new study found that switching to a healthier diet based on more plant foods is a more effective treatment...

It is easy to find yourself sick from contaminated food in restaurants or having a bout of Traveler's Diarrhea. Here...

July 19th is Stick Out Your Tongue Day!  Let's celebrate by taking a closer look at the tongue from the standpoint...

Is decaf better than regular coffee? It’s confusing when considering decaf, which shares some of the advantages of the rocket-fuel variety,...

Got Heartburn? Caution: new research suggests that on top of heart attacks and bone fracture risks, these pharmaceutical drugs are...

New research suggests that some of the actions of these chefs might be nothing short of unsanitary.

Some news for those with severe constipation: new research suggests that acupuncture can bring some relief to those with severe...

Lipase is a pancreatic enzyme essential to your digestive system.  The word “lipase” comes from the Greek word “lipos” which...

Nature is remarkably adaptive in overcoming our abuse, but there are limits to what that adaptability can accomplish in the...

New research suggests that heartburn medications such as Prevacid, Nexium, and Prilosec may be linked to heart attacks.

Discover how digestive enzymes can provide relief from digestive disorders and optimize your disease prevention. Learn which enzyme supplements work...

Gentian, one of the “bitter” herbs, has been used by herbalists for over 2,000 years as an anti-toxic to stimulate...

It’s always thrilling when new research discovers that a favorite treat isn’t poison, after all. We’ve learned that chocolate may...

Is a vegetarian diet automatically healthier? Not necessarily. Some people actually do better when they include small amounts of meat...

Milk is often pitched as a great source of calcium. It is not. Yes, it has a high calcium content,...

If you forgot to drink your coffee with breakfast this morning, here’s something that may jog your memory in the...

Many people do not encourage their children to eat peanut butter to prevent the development of a food allergy or...