enzymes for heartburn

Tired of acid heartburn?

If you seem to be suffering from endless heartburn and upset stomach you may need to take a closer look at your digestive tract. While the foods you eat are responsible for occasional heartburn, you will find that in some cases occasional heartburn is due to the loss of digestive enzymes and probiotics in your system.  Read More

probiotics and antibiotics

Can I take probiotics with antibiotics?

Sometimes it becomes necessary to take antibiotics despite your best efforts to heal your body naturally. Still, taking antibiotics can come with negative side affects such as constipation, candida, or yeast infections. One of the most common questions we get asked is “Can I take probiotics if I am on antibiotics?” The simple answer is Read More

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New research about probiotics for malnourished and obese children

Philanthropists Bill and Melinda gates are currently working on a program to help malnourished and obese children in developing countries. An estimated 150 million children worldwide are malnourished and another 38 million children are obese. The Gates are researching the positive effects of probiotic supplementation in children to strengthen the microbiome. According to their research, Read More

are carbs bad for you

Simple summer pasta

This pasta dish is so simple to make and tastes fabulous when served chilled on a warm summer’s day. While this recipe may not support a ketogenic-style diet it is deliciously rich in carbohydrates which may aid in probiotic colonization and support gut health. Ingredients Your choice of pasta (I love whole wheat spaghetti but you Read More

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How to get more probiotics in your diet

Each day your body fights to maintain a measure of health and wellness. Probiotics are essential to support the everyday functions of your gut and immune system. (Note: Probiotics can especially effect women’s health. Read the article Why every woman needs probiotics.) Taking probiotic supplements makes it easy to reinforce your health on a daily basis, Read More