We all suffer from acid reflux at some point in our lives. Until I adopted a paleo way of eating, I used to suffer from a bad case of acid reflux at least once a week. While that was certainly bad, I continue to have friends and family who suffer from acid reflux every single […]
Constipation is a pretty horrible feeling. It gets even worse when you’ve been constipated for days, wanting nothing more than to release the pressure in your bowels, to no avail. The simple act of pooping, a normal part of being human, should not be so difficult. But for many people, it often is. If you […]
For those who love to regularly kick start their morning cup of coffee with cinnamon, you’re in for some good news. And for those who don’t, here’s something to consider. Science tells us that regular consumption of cinnamon can do so much more than simply flavor coffee. In fact, when this “rockstar” of the spice […]
Medicinal teas have experienced a boom in recent years. Green tea, chamomile tea, chaga tea, rooibos tea — they’ve all had their moment in the alternative health spotlight. But what about a little old something called boldo tea? Boldo tea certainly deserves its moment in the sunshine. Grown in the central regions of Chile, boldo […]
Most people never think about their liver until it’s too late. That’s the problem. Your liver is quietly doing over 500 separate jobs inside your body right now — filtering toxins from your blood, producing bile to digest your food, storing vitamins and energy reserves, and manufacturing the proteins that keep you alive. When it […]
Stress is like the plague of the modern age, with 52 percent of people reporting that they experience fatigue in relation to stress. Researchers estimate that anywhere from 75 to 90 percent of doctor visits are stress related, either directly or because of symptoms arising from chronic stress. It’s an unfortunate byproduct of our Western […]
Did you know that there are billions of bacteria hard at work in your digestive system? Without them, you wouldn’t be able to break down or absorb nutrients from your food. You also wouldn’t have a working immune system. Scientists call these helpful microorganisms “probiotics.” These “good bugs” perform many useful functions, such as modulating […]
One of the most common of health complaints has to do with irregular bowel movements and poor digestion. In a world where processed foods and sugary foods are more available and widely consumed than ever, it’s no coincidence that our food intake has negatively impacted our digestive systems. But instead of taking harsh laxatives that […]
