Archive for the ‘Digestive Health’ Category

Gluten Intolerance: What Does It Look Like?

Gluten consumption can change gut permeability in all people. Bone loss, headaches, balance problems, thyroid disorders, skin problems and hair loss can be related with gluten intolerance.

Common Household Disinfectants Lead to Obesity in Preschoolers

Antibacterial gels and soaps are commonplace now, but research shows a sterile environment actually does more harm than good.

Top 5 Nutrients for Healthy, Beautiful Nails

Take a look at your nails. Do you have breaking nails, ridges, or white spots? Fingernails require a variety of nutrients to grow out strong, smooth, and healthy. Are you getting enough?

Non-Antibiotic Drugs Found to Harm Gut Flora

Revealing research shows that it is more than just antibiotics that affect the trillion of microbes found in our gut. Are you taking one of these common gut-altering medications?

Losing Your Hair? Nutritional Status Matters

Hair loss is often the first sign of an underlying condition or nutrient deficiency. Discover which nutrients support better health and improve hair growth.

Collagen Peptides Support Joints, Skin, and Muscle Structure and Function

If you feel like your body needs some repair work or it lacks the strength, flexibility, and structural integrity, consider upgrading your collagen status!

Do I Need a Prebiotic Supplement?

The latest buzzword in the nutrition world is prebiotics. Read this to find out all you need to know about prebiotic supplements and if they are right for you.

Kidney Stones: The Root Cause

The incidence of kidney stones is on the rise. Anyone who has passed a kidney stone will tell you an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure. Discover what you can do to prevent kidney stones.

Fiber Sets the Foundation for Healthy Weight Loss

Getting the recommended 30-50 grams of fiber will help you follow The Five Rules of the Leptin Diet without feeling deprived and make you more likely to reach your goal weight.

NSAIDs Injure Gut Lining and Mitochondria

Do you use Aspirin, ibuprofen, Motrin or other NSAIDs? Research shows use of these is linked to intestinal permeability, ulcers, digestive tract lining injury and more.