Your Gut, Your Health

New research has uncovered a link between intestinal health and other health conditions, including diabetes, autoimmune diseases, allergies, digestive and bowel disorders. The gut is one of the body’s top defenses against pathogens when there is a proper balance of bacteria and protective cells. However, when this balance is disrupted, the body becomes vulnerable to inflammation – which can lead to poor health in other systems of the body.

Colds & Flu: Feeling Better Faster

Getting through the entire winter without a bout or two of coughing, runny nose, or other unpleasant symptoms is pretty unlikely, even for the strongest immune system. While experts agree there is no “cure” for the common cold, which must just run its course, remedies to help mitigate symptoms and feel better faster are certainly welcomed by anyone who can’t seem to escape the tissues.

What Are Probiotics?

It wasn’t until recently that I began to notice probiotics everywhere I go. What are probiotics? And what are their benefits? Probiotics have been around for a very long time. In fact, many ancient cultures knew of the healing powers probiotics could offer, they got them from fermented food and cultured milk. The use these foods for healing can be found throughout Hindu and Christian texts. It wasn’t until modern times that Americans began to discover its true benefits.

Maintaining Weight With Probotics

Do you dream about fast food? Does eating a greasy burger and fries sound good sometimes? Don’t feel bad. Everyone gets food cravings. The important thing is to keep those cravings under control and avoid obesity.

You see, scientists are learning that a high-fat diet can upset the balance of your intestinal bacteria and lead to obesity.Scientists are also learning that some bacteria may help you maintain a normal weight and bacterial balance.

Native Remedies Announces New NR Essentials™ Vitamin & Supplements Line

The number-one online retailer of herbal and homeopathic products, Native Remedies, is pleased to announce its all-new vitamin and supplements line, NR Essentials. The line offers a comprehensive range of daily use supplements, including support for the immune system, brain, cardiovascular system, metabolism and more.

How Probiotics Benefit Vaginal Health

Studies have shown that a woman’s vagina contains many different kinds of bacteria, and these forms of bacteria make up what is called vaginal flora. When the vaginal flora is in balance the vagina is considered healthy; however, many external factors cause an imbalance in this flora, leading to vaginal infections such as bacterial vaginosis.