We all have different motives to why we want to lose a few pounds, but the reality is that one key ingredient to a healthy lifestyle is to maintain a healthy weight. Although we know...

Cataracts are even more prevalent in developing countries, such as India and China. People with cataracts in developing countries are not able to receive cataract surgery; therefore, cataract blindness will continue to increase in the...

With so many people suffering from digestive issues globally, it is no surprise that there is a greater need for more amino acids! Let’s take a look at the importance of amino acids for basic...

Today we are going to discuss something that often is misperceived as “bad,” but actually, is necessary and when occurring in the right amount, does “good.” We are talking about inflammation.

Studies have shown that environmental microbes start colonization of the sterile gastrointestinal tract of the newborn immediately after birth. Initially microbes come from the mother, if the baby is born vaginally, and are of the...

Scientists and health practitioners know that you can’t have a healthy gut without a healthy thyroid, and vice versa. This is known as the healthy gut-thyroid axis. To restore proper function of the gut-thyroid axis,...

The weight loss market is one of the biggest industries in the world, and there are tons of good weight loss resources on the internet. However, a lot of the information that you find on...

Over the years, we have learned that what we put in our body also influences our gut microbiota. Gut microbiota can influence a number of health factors: genetics, stress, exercise, nutrition, age and more. As...

In its 21th consecutive year, the Council for Responsible Nutrition (CRN) conducted its annual survey monitoring the statistics, usage and confidence in dietary supplements. The survey was conducted online by Ipsos Public Affairs, which conducts...

Millions of people around the world are affected by a certain degree of lactose intolerance. An unhealthy gut can negatively affect the rest of your body and could lead to other health complications.    A...