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Navigating the world of nutritional supplements can be overwhelming, whether you’re exploring your local health food store or conducting an online search. And actually settling on a specific vitamin, mineral or botanical extract is only the beginning of the quest. For example, which company should you go with? Is a tablet better than a powder or chewable? Which dosage is right for...

Have you ever felt confused or overwhelmed with all the different Vitamin C products out there? Going to your local health food store with the intention of improving your health but unsure which one is the right or the best one for you? In this article, I want to clear up that confusion and teach all about Vitamin C, what forms of...

Odds are you've heard about omega-3 fatty acids. And for good reason! From brain development to heart health, they've been found to have many different health benefits. Read on to get a quick breakdown of the basics. What are Omega-3s? Omega-3 fatty acids are essential fats. While they have many functions in our body and are important for good health, our bodies...

Acid reflux is a condition where gastric acid is regurgitated into the esophagus causing heartburn and other symptoms including indigestion, bloating, and difficulty swallowing. The overall cause of acid reflux or GERD (Gastro-Esophageal Reflux Syndrome) is intra-abdominal pressure (IAP). This pressure is the immediate cause of the constellation of symptoms associated with GERD. This chronic IAP is itself a result of excess...

A well-functioning digestive system is crucial for our daily and long-term health. It helps in the breakdown of our food to provide energy, nutrients for assimilation and to eliminate waste. It also has an important role in supporting our immune system. Digestive issues plague almost all of us to some degree, be it mild gas or constipation to more severe IBS and colitis....

Unique gut bacteria could target a common cause of functional constipation, methane producing bacterial overgrowth, according to a new study. Recently it has become apparent that a common cause of constipation is overgrowth of methane producing bacteria known as methanogens1. Overgrowth of the methanogen Methanobrevibacter smithii increases gut methane levels which directly inhibits gastrointestinal motility and results in clinical symptoms of constipation2....