digestion

So you may have heard of alkaline water, but be wondering just what it is and what all the hype is about.  Well below we’ll answer some of these questions and let you in on just what makes alkaline water so special.

When it comes to weight reduction, eating right is obviously key.  Choosing low calorie foods and exercising regularly will ensure steady weight loss.

When it comes to choosing a healthy, nourishing beverage there are a host of herbal teas that both taste great and have proven health benefits.  Drinking herbal tea everyday is not only a great way to quench your thirst, but herbal teas also provide a variety of much needed nutrients, including antioxidants.

IBS, or irritable bowel syndrome, is one of the most frequently diagnosed digestive disorder today.  Approximately fifty-five million Americans are suffering from this disorder, most of them women.  IBS symptoms range a great deal from person to person, but most generally, this disorder is characterized by probl

The gallbladder is a little sac shaped like a pear situated just below the liver.  This organ is generally overlooked when it comes to cleanses, because when it is doing it’s job well you don’t even know it’s there.  However, when it begins to act up or cause problems, it is certainly time to take action and help restore gallbladder function and harmony.

Even if you don’t know what a dragon fruit is, you’ve probably seen them at your local supermarket at some point. Dragon fruits are very exotic looking things which may turn some people off. This is unfortunate however since dragon fruits are actually extremely nutritious.

More and more people these days are suffering from a slew of digestive discontents.  And while not all of them are developing the more dangerous and chronic diseases such as IBS (irritable bowel syndrome) or Ulcerative Colitis, letting your digestion go down hill can lead to more serious complications down the roa

Himalayan salt is nothing more than salt that’s been mined from the foothills of the Himalayas, but has been shown to reap massive benefits for the body. The salt is mined from mines that are located in one of the largest salt ranges in the world, they date back to over a quarter of a billion years ago and have been squeezed under extremely high pressure this entire time.

Cinnamon is a simple and ancient spice that provides a wide range of health benefits. Commonly used as an additive to foods, cinnamon also carries anti-fungal and anti-bacterial properties. It comes from a small tree found in South Asia and also in the Middle East and contains sources of fibre, iron and calcium.  Some of the health benefits of cinnamon are:

Blood sugar control

By now most people have heard about cleansing or fasting as it is sometimes referred too and probably even know a few people who have tried one.  If you have been wondering about whether or not a cleanse is right for you, keep reading to find out the many health benefits.

Eating yogurt has never been more popular.  Now that the beneficial health effects of probiotics are being touted by an increasingly vocal segment of the medical community, more and more people are opting to add it into their daily regime. 

The coconut palm has for some time known been known as the tree of life.  Coconuts, and especially coconut oil, have been known to have a wide variety of healing properties.  Coconut oil or coconut butter as it is sometimes called is derived from the coconut kernel.  Virgin coconut oil comes from the fresh coconut whereas regular oil comes from dried coconuts.

As some people know apple cider vinegar is a clear sparkling type of vinegar which is chalked full of health benefits.  Not only can this delicious and nutritious vinegar be utilized in cooking, for instance in marinating meat, fish and poultry and for making great salad dressings, but it can also help restore the body’s health.

References to probiotics, acidophilus, lactobacillus and good bacteria are all now common household names.  Probiotics have become a huge part of the naturapathic and supplement industries.  Ten years ago few people probably would have known the difference between good and bad bacteria.  Today, however, most people are aware that maintaining and replenishing the good bacteria in

Food combining is an approach to nutrition in which proponents advise combining certain foods at certain times.  This food combination approach is also known as trophology.  Timing and combination are said to have a major impact on weight management

According to recent studies most North Americans are not getting enough fiber in their diets.  The recommended intake is approximate twenty to 38 grams of fiber per day depending on age and gender.  Twenty-five grams is probably a good standard for most people.  However, despite many a news segments and healthy living campaigns advocating that people eat more of this nutrient, mo

Garlic is one of the most helpful and beneficial foods on this planet.  Garlic has been used since ancient times to ward off illness, along with a host of other less than pleasant creatures.  Since Biblical times ancient Hebrews, Greeks, Romans and Babylonians all used garlic as a means to build strength and endurance. 

As of late you may have heard about the benefits of supplemental digestive enzymes.  While the body does create some of its own enzymes, enzymes can also be gotten from foods.  Now a days, however, overcooking and a lack of raw foods in the diet has led to low levels of enzyme consumption.