Your gut (also known as the gut flora or gut microbiome) is home to millions (trillions, really!) of gut bacteria. In fact, the bacteria growing in your gut is all-powerful, and necessary for your health. But some of those bacteria, like viruses and fungi, are bad—in fact, they’re so bad they’re linked to a host…
If your body doesn’t respond well to gluten, it can be challenging to avoid the range of products and foods that might trigger an allergic reaction or other unpleasant symptoms. This is especially true if you’ve got celiac disease and your daily quality of life is affected by gluten sneaking into something you didn’t suspect.…
Probiotics have grown in popularity these days—with very good reason! They are linked to tons of health benefits and are beloved by doctors and wellness enthusiasts alike. There are so many valid reasons why a high quality probiotic is a good thing—especially for women. They can boost energy levels, improve digestive health, help combat fatigue…
These days, gluten-free foods are just about everywhere, even in most restaurants. Maybe you’re thinking about going gluten-free because you have digestive issues, or you’ve heard from friends that it can make you feel better. Or perhaps you have an autoimmune disease that is alleviated by the removal of gluten. Long story short: The gluten…
If you take supplements, you’ve probably noticed that the ones available at your doctor’s office are often pricier than those at the grocery or drugstore. But that’s not because your doctor is marking the price up, it’s because your doctor most likely only sells pharmaceutical-grade supplements. To be recognized as pharmaceutical-grade, supplements must: Contain high…
Your emotional wellbeing is dependent on a number of factors, including how much you exercise, how happy you are at work or at home, and how fit your finances are. But your mood is also highly dependent on the fuel you put into your body. If you’re not eating the right kinds of foods, with…
If you’ve been suffering from symptoms such as bloating, abdominal pain, diarrhea, constipation, joint pain, nausea and headache or brain fog, you are not alone. Maybe you’re one of the millions of people who have non-celiac gluten sensitivity (NCGS), also known as gluten intolerance. According to beyondceliac.org, up to 6 percent of Americans could have…
Have you been working hard at the gym in an effort to achieve muscle gain? That’s a great first step in your fitness journey, but you also have to focus on both muscle recovery and feeding your body the supplements it needs in order to keep improving. Working out—and doing it right—will no doubt contribute…
Gluten is a protein found in wheat, as well as a few other grains such as barley and rye. When mixed with water, gluten forms a gluey network of proteins that creates the elastic nature of bread dough, enables it to rise, and produces the springy, chewy quality of bread. Although gluten-free diets have become…
If you’ve been thinking about taking supplements but are not sure which form is right for you, where do you start? Especially if you’re confused as to whether or not supplements are even safe to take in the first place—not to mention effective… Supplements can definitely be confusing. But a lot of the confusion stems…
