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Digestive troubles are on the rise. It seems like everyone you talk to is dealing with some digestion-related issue. Constipation, diarrhea, bloating, gas, heartburn, cramping… the list of uncomfortable problems goes on and on. The moral of the story is that digestive problems suck and can really put a damper on your day. The good ...click here to read more

Our tongue can distinguish between five different tastes: sweet, salty, sour, savory (umami), and bitter. Some tastes we enjoy more than others, but how something tastes could also signify how it can aid in our digestion. Case in point, food items that are typically bitter have been shown to improve digestion. You may have heard ...click here to read more

With digestion problems on the rise you have probably heard of probiotics. Probiotics are found in many common foods that we eat on a regular basis – yogurt, for example, can aid in digestion. They are live bacteria and yeasts, which not only improve digestion, but can boost overall health as well. Although probiotics are ...click here to read more

Think of your body as a tree with your core being the trunk. A tree is sturdy because of a strong trunk, and the same goes for your body. A strong core comes with many benefits, like reducing your risk of injury (you’ll lower your risk of falls!), better protection for organs such as intestines ...click here to read more

For thousands of years in India they have practiced a style of alternative medicine. It’s translated name means “life” and “science.” The practice uses Ayurvedic medicine and it has helped the Indian people eat well, prevent illness and live a better life. The basis of Ayurvedic medicine is inter-connectedness. It combines the community, the individual’s ...click here to read more

Feeling a little nauseous because you’re nervous about seeing your doctor? Really, who wants to be probed or prodded while wearing an ill-fitting gown? It doesn’t rate high on our list of favorite things, either, although we know it’s important. But how we feel about things can be revealed by our stomach. There’s an intimate ...click here to read more

Find yourself in the dairy aisle considering a good yogurt? The choices can be a little overwhelming – with extra-creamy and fancy fruit and coffee flavors – but one thing is for certain: Yogurt does a body good! Yogurt is known as a superstar for digestive health, proteins, and new research highlights yogurt for preventing ...click here to read more

When asked what the secret to happiness is, the philosopher Jean Jacques Rousseau said, “a good bank account, a good cook, and a good digestion.” How right he is. One can have all the riches in the world, and all the good things that money can buy, but if their digestion is not good, it ...click here to read more