By Lisa Pecos We often think of bacteria as a bad thing, but when it comes to our gut, the right kind of bacteria can mean the difference between good health and poor health. Our bodies contain protective gut bacteria…
Study Finds Contestants of the Biggest Loser Have Slower Metabolisms
By Jamell Andrews Anyone who has struggled with their weight can’t help but be in awe of contestants on NBC’s popular reality show, The Biggest Loser, where overweight contestants lose extreme amounts of weight in hopes of reclaiming their health…
5 Ways to Manage IBS Symptoms Naturally
By Lisa Pecos Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) affects as much at 21 percent of the general population, yet there is currently no known cause or cure. This common disorder affects the large intestine and causes symptoms such as: Abdominal pain…
Foods that Improve Circulation Naturally
Improve Blood Flow with the Foods You Eat Many of us are aware of the great importance of healthy blood circulation to our whole well-being. Poor circulation can result in milder problems, such as cold extremities and water retention; moderate…
Pesticides and Farmers’ Mental Health
Use of Pesticides Linked to Suicides, Depression Among Farmers As people have become increasingly concerned about toxic chemicals in our food, air and water, worries have been raised about what synthetic pesticides could be doing — or are doing —…
Is It Possible to Change Gut Bacteria Through Diet?
By now, many people know about the vital importance of friendly bacteria that live in and on our bodies. So important are these microscopic organisms, that the average person has one hundred trillion of them! Humans carry about 2-5 lbs.…
Chicken Is Dirtiest Meat, Says Study
Plus: Tips on How to Avoid Food-Poisoning from Eating Chicken You may have heard on the news recently that chicken has been found to be the dirtiest meat of all in the United States (and elsewhere), as it is usually…
Constipation: More Unhealthy than You Might Think — But Easy to Avoid
Constipation can affect all of us some of the time. And according to the National Digestive Diseases Clearinghouse, four million adults in the United States suffer from constipation frequently — earning the laxative manufacturing industry three-quarters of a billion dollars…
Is My Flatulence Excessive? Natural Solutions
For many people who seek to live a natural lifestyle, there is an unfortunate side effect of all those nutrient-rich meals-lots of gas. And because flatulence is not the most enjoyable topic to talk about, many natural-health advocates do not…