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Many are interested in how to nourish the gut microbiome, particularly if you’re on a low FODMAP diet. Several foods which are important for maintaining a healthy microbiome are restri… Read More
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2020-02-19 10:00
Aloe vera has long been a go-to topical remedy for skin wounds and sunburns, but it could have potential to provide benefits by soothing the body from the inside as well. This succulent plan… Read More
2019-11-18 10:29
Green tea has become a popular weight loss tool, but is it really all that effective for dropping those extra pounds? This no-calorie beverage is one of the world’s healthiest, as it c… Read More
2019-10-16 15:00
Eggs have long gotten a bad rap as a cholesterol-raising, artery-clogging food that offer little beneficial nutrition. But they’ve also been praised as one of the most nutrient-dense f… Read More
2019-10-02 12:04
Are you running out of ideas for some tasty low calorie meals which are easy to prepare? If you are trying to lose weight, having a variety of simple recipes on hand that you are happy to ea… Read More
2019-09-18 12:29
Glyphosate, commonly known as Roundup, is the most widely used weed killer in the world—and it’s also the most controversial, especially when it’s found in our food. It&rsq&hell…Read More
2019-09-04 15:06
Can the Blue Zones Diet help you live past 100 years old? It might, based on research from the healthiest places in the world. This article will look at diet and lifestyle practices common t… Read More
2019-08-21 11:07
Bone broth is more than a buzzword—it’s a food with a long tradition that may come with several health benefits. Many proponents claim it can strengthen bones, relieve joint pain… Read More
2019-08-07 12:42
Counting weight loss macros has become a popular approach to losing weight, because you can essentially eat what you want – to a degree. In fact, macro counting is sometimes referred t… Read More
2019-07-31 12:28
Eating a high-fiber diet has numerous benefits, from promoting good digestive health to preventing a wide range of gastrointestinal and chronic diseases. But most people don’t eat enou… Read More
2019-07-24 10:49
Is a vegan diet weight loss plan the best way to shed some extra pounds? Based on scientific evidence, it very well could be. Read on to learn if a vegan diet may be right for you, and how t… Read More
2019-07-17 11:10
The vagus nerve is one of the longest and most important nerves in the body and helps control a number of crucial functions. It connects your brain to your gut, and can affect everything fro… Read More
2019-07-10 10:10
If you’ve been advised to follow a FODMAP elimination diet, a low FODMAP food list can make your life much easier. Below, we’ve organized a comprehensive list of both foods to en… Read More
2019-07-03 13:24
The gut microbiome has become a hot topic as it is thought to play an important role in good health and disease prevention. It’s made up of trillions of live microbes living within the… Read More
2019-06-26 11:25
A low-carb meal plan may be your key to losing weight.
Low-carb diets have become increasingly popular, with some people claiming that weight loss can become practically effortless when goin… Read More
2019-06-19 11:50
For various reasons, many people find themselves wondering how to lose 20 pounds quickly.
Having reasonable expectations can help protect your health and also ensure long-term success.
So, h… Read More
2019-06-12 11:02
Glutamate is one of our most important neurotransmitters in the brain, and it’s necessary for several vital bodily functions.
You’ve probably heard all the warnings about monosod… Read More
2019-06-05 11:39
Nootropics, also known as “smart drugs” or “cognitive enhancers” are taken to improve brain function.
They are becoming increasingly popular, and a growing number of… Read More
2019-05-29 17:02
With dramatic increases in diabetes rates worldwide, it’s more important than ever to follow a well-planned diabetic diet if you have diabetes (1).
More than 85% of people with type 2… Read More
2019-05-22 10:59
Andrographis is one particular herb that’s grown in popularity with claims that it contains powerful anti-inflammatory, antiviral and other health-promoting properties.
Here, we examin… Read More
2019-05-15 09:30
DIM is a particular supplement that has been growing in popularity, especially among women, because it can help correct hormonal imbalances.
An increasing amount of people are taking DIM sup… Read More
2019-05-08 10:44
One of the most cutting-edge areas of research involves the ‘gut-brain axis’ – the connection between the brain, gut, and microbiome and its potentially huge influence over… Read More
2019-05-01 10:22
Andro400 claims to “boost your testosterone the safe and natural way”.
Lots of men want to do this, especially as they get older.
The supplement has also been reported to improve… Read More
2019-04-24 10:36
Modafinil is a popular smart drug is which is said to prevent tiredness, increase productivity and boost mental performance.
Smart drugs, also known as “nootropics,” are natural… Read More
2019-04-17 10:28
Colloidal silver has become the next all-natural “cure-all”— even though it was ruled unsafe by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) some 20 years ago.
So, why has t… Read More
2019-04-10 09:41
With everyone talking about probiotics nowadays, there seems to be an infinite amount available to purchase.
One of these probiotic supplements is Bio X4, which claims to assist with weight… Read More
2019-04-03 10:17
The Mediterranean diet has long been touted as one of the best.
In fact, U.S. News and World Report named it the best diet overall compared to 41 different diets.
The Mediterranean diet was… Read More
2019-03-27 10:25
Weight loss is hard enough—especially if you feel like your body is working against you.
Those with Hashimoto’s face an especially tough obstacle.
The disease is characterized by… Read More
2019-03-20 10:00
Recently there’s been a lot of hype surrounding MCT oil.
Some claim it to be a miracle supplement that offers many health benefits.
But what exactly is MCT oil, and is there any eviden… Read More
2019-03-06 10:26
Weight loss is a multi-billion dollar industry, with countless diet plans, products and supplements available.
One popular diet plan is the Volumetrics diet, which was ranked the second best… Read More
2019-02-27 10:43
Metabolic syndrome is a medical condition that’s fast becoming a worldwide epidemic.
It currently affects an estimated 25% of the world population.
In the United States alone, the prev… Read More
2019-02-20 10:15
Many people use protein powders for a variety of reasons, such as weight management or to help meet their protein requirements.
It is not necessary to use a protein powder on the low FODMAP… Read More
2019-02-13 12:42
Gundry PrebioThrive is a popular all-natural supplement that contains a combination of prebiotics.
Prebiotics are precursors to probiotics. They help feed and grow healthy gut bacteria, whic… Read More
2019-02-06 09:33
Weight loss teas have become increasingly common as a way to quickly and easily lose weight.
One of these products, Iaso Tea, claims to support instant weight loss through intestinal cleansi… Read More
2019-01-30 08:29
Detoxes and full-body cleanses have never been more popular, but do they actually work?
Such quick fixes promise a complete cleansing of toxins to promote everything from weight loss to glow… Read More
2019-01-23 08:17
Weight loss is one of the most common health goals.
A low-calorie meal plan can help you achieve this goal.
One such plan proposes 1,500 calories per day—but this may not be the approp… Read More
2019-01-09 11:16
The diet and weight loss industry is worth over $70 billion, because dieters want to see results as fast as possible.
Meal replacement shakes are especially popular because they offer a conv… Read More
2019-01-02 11:35
Many women experience uncomfortable and frustrating changes to their body with every monthly cycle.
Among these discomforts are hormonal and behavioral fluctuations that can make weight loss… Read More
2018-12-12 10:02
The probiotic industry is booming.
Perfect Biotics are just one of the many probiotic supplements available to purchase.
Their range includes products which are said to benefit digestive hea… Read More
2018-12-05 10:34
Every cell in our body requires energy – measured in calories – to function.
We get this energy from food (calories in), and use it to power processes in the body during both res… Read More
2018-11-29 06:28
The 3-Day Military Diet has been a popular weight loss diet for many years.
This diet website claims that the plan is “one of the best diets out there for fast weight loss without supp… Read More
2018-11-21 10:16
Polyols are popular as a sugar replacement.
However, some people worry that replacing sugar with sweeteners like polyols may negatively affect digestive health, metabolism and weight managem… Read More
2018-11-14 10:02
A wide range of Plexus products claim to boost metabolism and promote weight loss.
But how much of these claims are based on reliable scientific research?
This article takes a look at the ev… Read More
2018-11-07 10:10
You may have heard of probiotics, but do you know about prebiotics?
Despite the similarity in names, there are some key differences.
While probiotics rightfully get a lot of praise from heal… Read More
2018-10-31 07:28
[31st October, 2018]
Fecal impaction is fairly common, particularly in older adults and people who are bedridden.
In fact, one study found that 42% of seniors in a geriatric ward had experie… Read More
2018-10-24 09:30
[24th October, 2018]
Leptigen is one of numerous diet pills on the market that claim to make weight loss quick and easy.
But most of these supplements only result in a skinnier wallet.
So is… Read More
2018-10-10 12:17
[10th October, 2018]
The topic of cannabis (marijuana) has become far less taboo in recent years, but there are still many misconceptions—and fears—about its use as a medicinal p… Read More
2018-10-05 07:14
[18th October, 2018]
SuperBeets is an all-natural supplement that is said to pack the power of three whole beets into a one teaspoon serving.
This may seem a promising premise given beets&rs&hell…Read More
2018-09-26 00:47
[Last Updated 27th September, 2018]
Gundry MD Vital Reds is a popular all-natural supplement packed with antioxidant-rich fruits, “fat-burning” herbs and probiotics.
It’s s… Read More
2018-09-25 02:28
H. pylori is a very common bacteria.
Many people have it and don’t even realize it. However, it’s sometimes difficult to treat and can cause serious health problems in some cases… Read More
2018-09-19 10:55
Could a hormone produced in the body be the key to weight loss, increased muscle mass, health and longevity?
Some believe this could be the case with IGF-1, but others argue that supplementi… Read More
2018-09-10 06:08
Fasting is becoming increasingly popular as a way to boost health.
But it can be confusing to figure out how much of the hype is backed by evidence.
This article discusses the different type… Read More
2018-08-30 01:47
Who wouldn’t want to “defy aging and live younger”?
The creators of SeroVital claim to have come up with just the solution—and they’ve packaged it in supplement… Read More
2018-08-29 05:10
Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) is a common condition that is characterized by ongoing digestive symptoms.
It can greatly lower your quality of life, and in severe cases, can even prevent suf… Read More
2018-08-22 08:35
Can the simple seed of a grapefruit hold potent health benefits?
Grapefruit seed extract (GSE) is a supplement that’s received a growing number of health claims, including its potentia… Read More
2018-08-14 21:32
There’s a lot of confusing information available on managing small intestinal bacterial overgrowth (SIBO).
Even gastrointestinal experts can’t seem to agree on the best way to ap… Read More
2018-08-07 11:21
Any sort of abdominal pain can be frustrating.
Add bloody stool to the mix, and it can turn downright scary.
Often these types of symptoms are linked to an issue in the gut, and they may be… Read More
2018-07-31 11:29
Chronic and frequent diarrhea can make anyone’s life miserable.
This is what those with microscopic colitis deal with on a nearly daily basis.
This inflammatory condition of the colon… Read More
2018-07-24 07:24
Eating has become a behavior with a lot of rules and restrictions.
Some of these are medically recommended of course, such as a gluten-free diet for those with celiac disease.
But other rest… Read More
2018-07-19 00:39
Weight loss can be a real challenge…
Especially if you regularly drink alcoholic beverages.
This is because alcoholic drinks tend to be high in calories, and we tend to drink a lot of… Read More
2018-07-11 08:48
You may better know boswellia as frankincense, an herbal extract and essential oil.
Boswellia has been used for centuries in incense, perfumes and traditional Asian, African and Middle Easte… Read More
2018-07-03 07:23
CBD oil is a natural remedy derived from the cannabis plant.
As the source of both marijuana and hemp, any substance made from cannabis immediately raises concerns around its legality and sa… Read More
2018-06-26 03:50
A fecal microbiota transplant (FMT) is a procedure where fecal matter, or stool, is collected from a healthy donor and transplanted to a recipient.
Its purpose is to replace good bacteria in… Read More
2018-06-19 23:26
Prediabetes is a strange one.
It affects almost 100 million adults in the US alone, yet most don’t even realize they have it.
The scary part is that if left unmanaged, it will progress… Read More
2018-05-30 03:29
Has your doctor told you to change your eating habits?
One heart-healthy lifestyle plan that they may recommend is the Therapeutic Lifestyle Changes Diet, or TLC diet for short.
It was creat… Read More
2018-05-29 02:11
The use of peppermint can be traced back several thousand years.
The ancient Egyptians, Romans and other civilizations reportedly used peppermint for its pain-relieving and anti-bacterial pr… Read More
2018-05-21 02:48
A new Australian study could change the type of oils you use for cooking.
Researchers found that extra virgin olive oil is the most stable and safest to use at high temperatures.
Cooking wit… Read More
2018-05-06 22:06
While there are many health benefits to being vegetarian, some of us don’t want to completely cut out meat.
This is the idea behind the flexitarian diet, which reduces meat intake inst… Read More
2018-04-30 04:30
Pseudomembranous colitis refers to inflammation in the gut that is associated with an overgrowth of C. diff bacteria.
This condition can cause very uncomfortable gastrointestinal s… Read More
2018-04-23 03:11
Are you stuck for low FODMAP lunch ideas?
We’ve rounded up 25 tasty low FODMAP lunch recipes that will help keep you on track.
Click the recipe title for the full recipe ingredients an… Read More
2018-04-10 08:49
Following an elimination diet is hard.
But doing so as a vegetarian or vegan is even harder.
The good news is that you can definitely follow the low FODMAP diet if you don’t eat animal… Read More
2018-04-03 07:35
Looking for some delicious low FODMAP dinner ideas?
We’ve rounded up 30 tasty low FODMAP dinner recipes to keep your tummy settled and your taste buds happy.
Recipes are categorized un… Read More
2018-03-27 07:18
Low Dose Naltrexone (LDN) is a small or microdose of the drug Naltrexone.
Over the past few years it has become very popular due to its supposed anti-inflammatory and anti-pain effects.
This… Read More
2018-03-20 13:54
Gastroparesis is a condition in which the food in your stomach empties at a delayed rate.
This can cause uncomfortable gastrointestinal symptoms and even lead to malnutrition.
While there ar… Read More
2018-03-16 09:14
Different occasions call for different snacks.
However, on a low FODMAP diet it can be very tricky to know what’s a safe option… Fear not!
I’ve compiled a giant list of 77… Read More
2018-03-13 08:28
Diabetes is a growing problem that currently affects 1 in 11 adults worldwide.
Type 2 diabetes makes up 90-95% of all cases. It’s typically a result of poor lifestyle and diet coupled… Read More
2018-03-08 11:46
Bitter.
That’s the best word I can use to describe moringa, the seeds of which I tried in Uganda.
Despite its strong taste, moringa is quickly becoming a popular nutrition supplement i… Read More
2018-03-05 18:09
FODMAPs and the low FODMAP diet was discovered by researchers at Monash University.
Monash have since released a FODMAPs phone app, which many now consider an essential resource.
It contains… Read More
2018-02-27 10:20
Pyroluria is not a mainstream medical condition.
However, an increasing number of people claim to be diagnosed.
Bus it pyroluria even real?
This article takes an unbiased look at the availab… Read More
2018-02-22 02:23
Cutting calories is necessary for weight loss.
There are numerous ways to do this, but some prefer to follow a straight-forward low calorie diet.
One of the more popular choices is called th… Read More
2018-02-20 08:54
Have you been on a strict low FODMAP diet yet experienced minimal improvement in symptoms?
This is not an uncommon scenario, especially if your digestive system is super-sensitive.
It’… Read More
2018-02-16 01:05
Gingivitis is the most common and mild form of gum disease.
Treatment is essential for preventing its progression… fortunately this is easy to do.
This article looks at how to get rid… Read More
2018-02-13 05:48
Some fruit are off limits on the low FODMAP diet.
Fortunately, there are still many different types that are safe to enjoy.
Here’s a complete list of low FODMAP fruits and their portio… Read More
2018-02-09 12:08
Diuretics, also known as water pills, help rid the body of excess fluid.
When our organs hold too much fluid (water retention) the heart has to work harder to pump blood throughout the body… Read More
2018-02-06 16:21
[Last updated 7th February, 2018]
Histamine intolerance is poorly understood in the medical world.
Most health professionals are not knowledgeable on the topic; diagnosis is flaky at best; a… Read More
2018-02-06 04:42
Most of us have experienced a short episode of stomach pain or diarrhea at some point in our lives.
But for some there is nothing short or fleeting about these symptoms.
Chronic (long-term)… Read More
2018-02-02 01:09
[Last updated 6th February, 2018]
There’s a lot of misinformation online about treating Crohn’s disease.
Unlike the low FODMAP diet for IBS, there is no proven diet or cure… Read More
2018-01-30 22:41
Have you been searching for a list of safe vegetables you can have on the low FODMAP diet?
Here’s a complete list of low FODMAP vegetables and their portion/serving sizes, according to… Read More
2018-01-30 05:08
Struggling to fall pregnant?
You’re not alone. In fact, 10-15% of couples face fertility issues (1).
In addition to taking a pre-conception multivitamin, there are certain diet an… Read More
2018-01-24 19:17
Armour Thyroid and Synthroid are medications used to treat hypothyroidism (an underactive thyroid).
Synthroid is the most commonly prescribed, however some claim Armour Thyroid produces bet… Read More
2018-01-22 09:34
Many people use weight loss pills to get quick results.
The design of most is to reduce appetite and burn fat. Some types limit the body’s absorption of nutrients too, such as fat.
Lip… Read More
2018-01-18 12:49
Remember when the paleo diet smothered your news feed?
Celebrities were raving about the “caveman lifestyle”, while researchers and dietitians were saying it was just a fad&helli&hell…Read More
2018-01-15 09:09
If you’ve had your gallbladder removed, you’ve likely been advised to change your diet.
To do so, it’s helpful to know what the gallbladder does and the role it plays in di… Read More
2018-01-11 08:50
Potassium citrate is a mixture of potassium salt and citric acid.
While it’s often used as a food additive, it can also improve heart and bone health and help conditions like kidney st… Read More
2018-01-10 19:01
[Last updated 26th January, 2018]
Do you often experience digestive stress after eating certain foods?
Can the discomfort be so severe that it affects your day-to-day activities?
The link be… Read More
2018-01-09 14:31
The “wellness” market is predicted to become the next trillion dollar industry.
Problem is the majority of wellness products and supplements don’t improve our hea… Read More
2018-01-03 10:45
Thrive Patch is a weight loss patch placed directly on your skin.
Some have touted it to be a “weight loss wonder,” but do actual results reflect this bold statement?
This articl… Read More
2018-01-02 09:09
Forskolin has been touted as “lightning in a bottle” and a “miracle flower” for weight loss.
But does it really live up to the hype?
This is a sales-free review of fo… Read More
2017-12-27 04:29
Constipation can be unpleasant and frustrating.
And it can happen to anyone.
Fortunately, there are many ways to prevent and treat constipation, including some easy dietary modifications.
Th… Read More
2017-12-21 18:00
Do you follow a low FODMAP diet?
If so, be prepared for the inevitable… You’ll have to explain yourself at some stage these holidays.
This can quickly become tedious and frustra… Read More
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