A New Explanation for the Increase of Acid Reflux Cases and A New Remedy that Goes to the Root of the Problem

Acid Reflux/GERD.  A very serious, often painful disease.  Here's a new option and some potential explanations. A New Explanation for the Increase of Acid Reflux Cases and A New Remedy that Goes to the Root of the Problem Anyone that has acid reflux or has a loved one that suffers from the disease probably knows the following— the cases of diagnosed GERD are...

SMART Methods to Eliminate GERD or Any Health Concern

Who couldn't use a simple, scientific approach for addressing their health issues?  Here are my suggestions. SMART Methods to Eliminate GERD or Any Health Concern Everyone's different. We have heard it a million times. No two people are exactly alike. We share a similar physiology but with minute differences that often manifest in big ways. Our bones, our organs, our blood...

Stop Taking Dangerous Drugs and Learn The Right Way To Treat Your Acid Reflux!

If you suffer from acid reflux (and it’s likely that you are one of the millions of Americans who do), you may be making a big mistake in trying to treat it! If you take drugs like Prilosec or Prevacid to ease your acid reflux, you may actually be harming your digestive health. Keep reading to find out the...

Looking to Antioxidants for Better Colon Health

Colon health is something that each and every one of us should be concerned about. And now, for people with a history of colon polyp formation, a new study suggest that use of selenium based antioxidant supplements might help prevent the development of new colon polyps. Keep reading for more information on this recent research. The study was based on...

Do You Have This Common Digestive Disorder and Just Not Know It?

One of the most prevalent diseases out there today has to do with digestion: Celiac disease. While few people clearly understand exactly what Celiac disease is; even fewer know they have it. It was recently found that approximately 97 percent of people with Celiac disease have never been diagnosed. In this article, we will discuss the most pertinent topics of...

The Surprising Link Between Constipation and Parkinson’s

In a recent study, conducted at the world famous Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota, researchers have found what they believe to be a link between an increased risk of developing Parkinson’s disease and those who suffer from constipation. The study, conducted by Mayo’s Dr. Walter A. Rocca and colleagues, found that a history of constipation indicated a roughly two...

Health Quiz: Can You Name 5 Veggies that Cause Gas?

While the occasional bouts with gassiness happen to you from time to time, they are usually the result of a particular food item that you ate. In most cases these occurrences are nothing more severe than mildly uncomfortable and a source of temporary embarrassment for you and those around you. For others of you, the diagnosis of a condition such...

Know Your Probiotics: Benefits of Lactobacillus Plantarum

You’ve most likely been hearing the praises of probiotics lately, and it’s no surprise why. Research on probiotics has suggested health benefits ranging from digestive support to promoting healthy cholesterol. But which strains of “good bacteria” should you be incorporating into your daily regimen? In our probiotic series, we take a look at four of the most beneficial strains...

Probiotics: Not Just For Your Gut

Probiotics are often recommended for those with digestive and stomach problems but recent research indicates that they can do a lot more by way of health benefits. While probiotics are often recommended for those who have conditions such as Irritable Bowel Syndrome, a study published in Vaccine found that there are numerous health benefits to probiotic supplements, above and...

Probiotics: New Form of Relief for Hay Fever Sufferers

For years, hay fever sufferers have had to endure the sneezing, sniffling and all-around breathing difficulties that just came with the season. However, new research is hinting that probiotics have the power to help the body’s immune system adjust to grass pollen, which is the most common culprit of hay fever and other seasonal allergies. What are probiotics? Our bodies already...