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09/19/2018 / By RJ Jhonson

Supplementing with inulin improves your cholesterol levels

Diet plays a significant role in reducing one’s risk for cardiovascular disease. In a study published in the journal Nutrition, Belgian scientists demonstrated that the supplementation of inulin could prove helpful in maintaining a disease-free heart. Inulin is a low-calorie soluble fiber found in many plants, particularly vegetables. It is a “fructan,” which means it […]

09/16/2018 / By Rhonda Johansson

How do you get to be a “ridiculously healthy” senior citizen? Take care of your gut — research has linked gut health to healthy aging

There is no secret to being “ridiculously healthy.” It can seem that way — given how obsessed we are with miracle creams and magic pills — but the truth is, natural ways trump synthetic solutions each and every time. To further drive home this fact, one of the largest microbiota studies to date just concluded […]

06/19/2018 / By Zoey Sky

Digestion interrupts maintenance: Eating too late suspends the body’s repair work; sleep is also vital

If you want to keep your heart healthy, try to get some rest during normal sleep hours. According to a recent study published in Life Sciences, getting enough sleep at night “may help the heart repair itself.” Scientists from the University of Alabama at Birmingham conducted research in animal models and the results revealed that the heart restores damaged proteins […]

04/18/2018 / By Derek Henry

4 reasons people are flocking to fermented foods

There have been many trends through the years for health enthusiasts, and although many of these ideas are half-baked, every once in a while one comes along that has some teeth to it and can actually legitimately change a person’s life. Fermented foods, or perhaps more accurately, cultured foods, are one of those rare trends that can […]

02/07/2018 / By Derek Henry

Turns out you are NOT always what you eat

The general populace is just beginning to realize that food is a major factor in determining their overall health. This common sense has eluded many for decades thanks to the diligent brainwashing done by Big Pharma and their white coat salesmen. However, now that you do know nutrition plays a significant part in your health, all you […]

11/25/2017 / By Derek Henry

5 ways to look and feel much younger than your real age

The global anti-aging industry was reportedly worth $250 billion in 2016 and is expected to grow to over $331 billion by 2021. This is hardly surprising given our infatuation with looking and feeling young, even though many of the solutions inside this industry are not adequately addressing the more fundamentally sound ways to achieve a more […]

11/25/2017 / By Derek Henry

4 reasons you absolutely NEED clean and potent supplements in order to be healthy

Virtually gone are the days where an individual living in the modern world can live a healthy life on traditional food intake alone. This doesn’t mean food isn’t important and shouldn’t be considered the foundation of your well-being, but due to several factors food alone doesn’t cut it unless you are VERY healthy and living […]

11/22/2017 / By Zoey Sky

Autoimmune disease and gut health: New study reveals how your microbiome regulates inflammation

When you first hear the word “bacteria,” your reaction might be one of disgust. The word brings to mind sickness and gross images of bacteria, but we can also benefit from bacteria — in the gut microbiome, says Dr. Pere Santamaria. A microbiome is a collection of microbes or microorganisms living in an environment and […]

10/13/2017 / By Michelle Simmons

How are your enzymes? Even healthy diets don’t work without them; try these 4 tips to jump-start better digestion

Have you ever wondered why you are not losing weight or why that bloated feeling just won’t go away no matter how much healthy food you eat? You probably need to get your enzymes working to enhance your digestion. Enzymes act as a catalyst in living organisms. In the human body, they play an essential […]

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