Dealing with a White Furry Tongue? Causes and Easy Fixes
While it can be quite a shock to look in the mirror and see that the entire surface of your tongue looks like it’s coated in white, it’s usually not a cause for serious concern. Whether your entire tongue is white or it’s just discolored in certain spots, there are safe, natural ways you can […]
Increase Your Probiotics’ Healing Power (6 key tips)
According to a recent survey, probiotics are now more popular than multivitamins.1 More products containing probiotics are in grocery stores than ever before – from supplements and sauerkraut to beet kvass and kombucha. And our culture’s acceptance of probiotics is well-earned – these beneficial microorganisms have been shown to help with a score of maladies, […]
How To Protect Yourself From Traveler’s Diarrhea
You’re finally heading out on vacation – a much-needed break, and a great time to relax and enjoy time with friends and family. Unfortunately, you might have to deal with an unwelcome vacation guest – traveler’s diarrhea. This condition can be terribly frustrating, so it’s important to take precautions ahead of time. That way, you […]
Probiotics May Help Reduce a Yeast Infection (here’s why)
A vaginal yeast infection can be a miserable experience, with constant itching and discomfort. Unfortunately, it’s extremely common. The good news, however, is that there are plenty of natural remedies that are thought to be effective in easing some of the symptoms associated with yeast infections. What is a Vaginal Yeast Infection? When a woman […]
Probiotic Cleaning Products – Should You Switch?
You may already know how important taking a daily probiotic supplement is – but did you know that you can, and should, clean your home with probiotics? The truth is, many of the most common household cleaning products may not be healthy… In fact, some contain dangerous hormone disruptors and other potentially toxic ingredients. What […]
Does Yoga Improve Digestion? Simple Postures for Gut Health
Today, with the low quality of the Standard American Diet, (SAD) it is more commonplace for people to suffer with symptoms of digestive upset including gas, bloating, nausea, irregularity, cramping, and diarrhea. In fact, digestive problems affect an estimated 60-70 million Americans every year.(1) That’s because the SAD includes high amounts of red meat, dairy, […]
5 Ways Coffee Disturbs Your Digestion System
In 1453, Turks brewed the first cup of coffee from the seeds of the coffee plant.1 The hot, caffeinated beverage eventually spread to every country in the world.
Why You Need Prebiotics and Probiotics (and their amazing benefits)
More and more, people are enjoying their daily dose of probiotics – and it seems like this trend will continue in the years to come. Global Market Insights predicts that the market size for the probiotic supplement market will increase to around $1 billion by 2023.1 But while probiotics are getting a lot of attention, […]
5 Ways to Improve Your Digestive Microflora (and boost your health!)
If there’s a magic bullet out there to promote great overall health, it just might be probiotics. Probiotics, which are beneficial bacteria in the human body, are linked to numerous elements of our health, from allergy risk to immunity.1 These friendly “bugs” can enhance the quality of our microflora – the teeming community of bacteria […]
Why Your Gut Says a Big Yes To Using Probiotics For Babies
Everyone always has an opinion on what’s best for your baby, including on how you should feed them. Now there’s opinion on probiotics for babies. It’s no secret that the breastfeeding versus formula methods are always in contention. Breastfeeding is considered the healthiest method for most people, but for infants without access to breastfeeding, formulas […]