CHOLINE – essential and often overlooked nutrient. Find out more about it
Choline is your nutrient for brain power, liver health, fat digestion, muscle strength and strong cell membranes. Choline is getting more attention in nutritional circles but still many people do not realize how important it is for their
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The human microbiome: what you need to know about how it interacts with us
The human body, including the gastrointestinal tract and other body sites such as skin, inhabits a diverse ecosystem of microorganisms, collectively known as the microbiota. There is still a lot to learn about it but we know that it plays
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Discover how to stop acid reflux without medications
My clients are often surprised that changing their eating habits alone can relieve the acid reflux symptoms. The key strategy is to do it right and to be consistent. Many people around the globe and some of my clients struggle with
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What you need to know about skin problems
Skin is the largest body organ and it acts as a barrier interacting with the outside environment. This barrier protects us, helps us to regulate body temperature, prevents the invasion of foreign particles and pathogens, prevents excess
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Are supplements useful or useless?
I have learned a lot about dietary supplements in the last couple of years and I do keep learning. Before I became a parent, I was never rigorously taking any supplement. Only occasionally, I purchased a low-quality multivitamin from a
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Tiredness, unexplained weight gain, constipation? Hypothyroidism issues are more common than you realise
Hypothyroidism, in other words an underactive thyroid, is the most common thyroid disfunction. Thyroid hormones influence virtually every organ system in your body. Underactive thyroid (hypothyroidism) happens when your body does not have
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Ways to fix 5 signs of an unhealthy gut
As may know, my last blog was devoted to 5 common signs of an unhealthy gut. I have emphasized there that our gut works in a top-to-bottom sequence and that when you are struggling with digestive issues, the problem may lie anywhere
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5 signs of an unhealthy gut
Gut issues are a warning sign and when left unmanaged, they pose a risk of chronic health problems. If you are following health related news, you probably have seen blogs stating that all gut issues and often all health issues are
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Gut glossary
ANTIBIOTIC – antibiotics, or antibacterials, are a type of antimicrobial used to target bacteria, and are often used in medical treatment of bacterial infections. They can either kill or inhibit the growth of bacteria. DYSBIOSIS – also
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3 tips on taking probiotics
Tip #1 What to look for when choosing a probiotic supplement Choose a reputable brand Select products specifying probiotics by genus, species and strain, such as Lactobacillus acidophilus DDS- Look for strains that occur naturally in human
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