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5 Signs of an Unhealthy Gut

5 Signs of an Unhealthy Gut

There are a myriad of signs that your gut is unhealthy. Here are a few of the most common and recognizable symptoms:

The Benefits of Probiotics

The Benefits of Probiotics

The benefits of probiotics are vast. They help improve your gut health, they can be used in the treatment or prevention of allergies and ulcers and they also play a role in the production of specific vitamins like Vitamin K2. Probiotics can even be used to treat irritable bowel syndrome (IBS). But what exactly are probiotics, and what do they really do for you

How Does the Gut Affect the Brain?

How Does the Gut Affect the Brain?

The brain and spine constitute the central nervous system (CNS) and are the body’s control center for nearly all daily tasks. However, as scientists study the relationship between the gut and the brain, it’s becoming increasingly clear that the CNS is not the only controlling factor in digestion and emotions.

What You Drink Impacts Your Gut Health

What You Drink Impacts Your Gut Health

Anyone who drinks coffee on a semi-regular basis is likely to be subject to a barrage of well-meaning warnings centered around the adverse effects of coffee. It may cause dependency, stain your teeth, heighten anxiety, etc. Here’s one not often mentioned: coffee impacts gut health

Foods to Improve Gut Health

Foods to Improve Gut Health

It is vital to keep your gut healthy. Your gut is an integral part of your digestion because it releases vitamins, and the good bacteria produced in your gut prevents harmful bacteria from forming in your body. In fact, your gut contains about 70% of your immune system. Since the foods you eat have a massive impact on the bacteria produced in your gut, you must eat foods that create the good bacteria necessary for digestion.

Why Diets Don't Work for Everyone

Why Diets Don’t Work for Everyone

One study found that 95% of people who lose weight on diets gain the weight back within one to five years when they return to their everyday lifestyles. So, what makes diets so ineffective?

How Mindfulness Helps with Addiction

How Mindfulness Helps with Addiction

While mindfulness may sound like a vague concept to some, the science is clear that mindfulness can be a crucial tool to successfully battling addiction.

Top Heart-Healthy Foods

Top Heart-Healthy Foods

Whether you’re looking for something to munch on while watching television, or hoping for something more substantial, here’s a list of the top heart-healthy foods and their benefits.

Alcohol & Heart Health: How Much Does It Actually Affect Your Heart?

Alcohol & Heart Health: How Much Does It Actually Affect Your Heart?

Alcohol consumption is typical in our society. Indeed, most people consume at least a little alcohol throughout the year, especially around the holidays and special events and celebrations. However, are the health benefits of alcohol just an urban myth, or are they based on science?

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