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Probiotics: What they Are and Why You Need Them – Part 1

Bacteria is a funny thing.  It makes people ill and yet it exists, in less severe amounts, all over the body: the skin, the intestinal and urinary tracts, and a whole host of other places.  Some of it helps to keep the body safe from serious illnesses – yet too much bacteria causes a person to get sick.  Probiotics are the bacteria which naturally occur naturally in food, or are added to it, and can be beneficial to one's health and overall wellness . . . particularly when it comes to protecting the body against certain illnesses. And as these friendly bacteria gain popularity in both the eyes of scientists and doctors, more options are being introduced to allow you to get the probiotics you need to stay healthy. One such product is Bacteral, an amazing probiotic supplement recently featured on EXTRA and endorsed by world-renowned doctors, Dr. Derrick DeSilva and Dr. Earl Mindell.

Is Your Diet Sabotaging Your Health?

With the change of seasons, you may be determined to stick to your diet and weight-loss program despite the colder temps and shorter days. However, make sure your diet isn’t “weighing you down” when it comes to your overall health. According to a recent study conducted at Michigan State University, being on a diet may impair the ability of your body to defend itself against the flu virus. Keep reading for important information on staying healthy and fit during the cold and flu season.

Live Longer with Acetyl-L-Carnitine and L-Carnitine

Carnitines, acetyl-L-carnitine and L-carnitine, are not exactly household words, but they are vital to your health. They actually provide incredible health benefits that work equally as well as the chemical-based pharmaceuticals that physicians inundate you with. Keep reading to find out why carnitines are such winners when it comes to your health and wellness.

What the Dairy Industry Doesn’t Want You to Know

We have all seen the ads on TV and on billboards proclaiming “Every Body Needs Milk” but is that a true statement or just really good PR by the dairy industry? The truth is that every body needs calcium and that milk is just another source of calcium. Another truth is that milk is not even the best source of calcium, vegetables are. Let’s take a closer look at the milk myth.

Boost Your Stamina with Beetroot Juice

Great news for has been announced for endurance athletes, the elderly population, and those that struggle with cardiovascular, respiratory, or metabolic diseases. Those that have a need to exercise longer and tire less quickly would be interested to know that a new British study indicates that beetroot juice has the ability to increase physical stamina and exercise endurance up to 16 percent.

Your High-Fat Diet May Be Making You Dumber by the Day

Does your long term memory seem to be diminishing? Is it becoming more difficult for you to do the same amount of exercise you did easily previously? If you answered yes to those two questions, you may want to evaluate your diet. Turns out a high-fat diet can make you stupid and lazy!

What You Don’t Know About Vitamin D WILL Hurt You

If you don’t know much about the benefits of Vitamin D, or the negative health effects of not getting enough vitamin D, you may be putting your health at extreme risk! Unfortunately, recent research shows that most U.S. adults don’t know the “essentials” on this super-vitamin. Are you one of them?

National Leafy Greens Marketing Agreement Could Harm Local, Family-scale and Organic Growers

“This proposed food safety agreement will do nothing to tackle the root cause of the food safety problem, which is, in most cases, manure from confined animal feeding operations that is tainted with disease causing pathogenic bacteria,” said Will Fantle, of the Wisconsin-based farm policy group, The Cornucopia Institute.

Health Buzz: The Surprising Benefits of Spirulina Platensis

Spirulina platensis kind of sounds like something that would not be good for you . . . like some sort of disease or something! However, keep reading and you will see how good it really can be for your body. Studies all across the world have revealed the extremely beneficial health properties of Spirulina platensis. In fact, NASA regards Spirulina platensis as a complete food and has plans to use it in long-term space journeys because Spirulina platensis is one of the best-known oxygen producing foods.

Health Alert: 3 Things You Eat Everyday That Will Shorten Your Life

If you want to live a longer, healthier life, you can start to do so immediately by eliminating certain foods from your diet. It’s really that easy! Foods that are high in hydrogenated oil, sugar and chemicals can significantly shorten your lifespan. They can lead to diseases such as heart disease, digestive disease and diabetes, just to name a few. You can extend your life simply by avoiding the following foods.