Probiotics, Good For Your Health, And Fight Over 170 Ailments

(Part 2 of 3 part series) In the first article of this 3 part probiotics series, we introduced the idea of probiotics as a way to balance the hundreds of types of bacteria that naturally exist within your body.  In this piece we will cover the different ways to consume probiotics, introduce prebiotics, and delve deeper into the countless benefits...

Probiotics, One Key To Maintaining Optimum Health

While consuming microscopic organisms and bacteria on purpose may seem strange -- or even disgusting to most people, it’s actually something you should do on a regular basis to maintain a healthy immune system... in the form of probiotics. What Exactly ARE Probiotics? Probiotics are tiny, living microorganisms (also known as microflora or beneficial bacteria) that aid in food digestion and...

The Power of Prebiotics

The Power of Prebiotics and Why Probiotics Alone Aren’t Enough You know about probiotics – the healthy bacteria that can help you maintain good digestive health (and good overall health).  But have you heard of prebiotics?  Many people haven’t, which is a shame, as they are an essential part of the benefits you get from probiotics; as well as a...

The Flu Scare

It’s everywhere, it’s everywhere!  Or so it seems.  Kids home from school, co-workers not showing up to work, grandparents ending up in the hospital.  It is official: the flu has struck. The media is all over it, naturally. Morning talk shows and even nightly news programs are warning of the dangers of the flu and promoting the flu shot –...

Probiotics – Keeping The Doctor Away!

Probiotics and Immunity With cold and flu season approaching faster than you can say “Achoo,” you might be wondering how you can pump up your immunity to avoid the chills, fever, aches and sniffles this year.  Traditional wisdom would say “get your vitamin C” or “use that hand sanitizer”!  But there is another way that you can help boost your...

Worms and Parasites Infecting Us

Worms and Parasites? How Probiotics Might be the Answer! Eighty percent of the immune system can be found within your digestive system.  What would happen if this integral part of your body was invaded by harmful parasites that were invisible to the naked eye? Intestinal worms and parasites are not just for poor, underdeveloped countries.  In fact, anyone who has eaten...