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Stop the Flu and Colds with Meditation and Exercise
In a study conducted by University of Wisconsin and published in the Annals of Family Medicine, researchers found that mindfulness meditation and moderate exercise...
Boost Gut-Friendly Bacteria to Reduce Your Risk of Cancer
Consuming probiotics--live "friendly bacteria and yeasts" that are added to foods or taken as a supplement--is another way to bolster your gut's population of...
“B” Smart – Reduce Inflammation, Bowel and Cognitive Issues with B...
Recent research published in the Journal of Nutrition shows that low levels of B vitamins in blood plasma is linked to systemic inflammation, cardiovascular...
Study: Watermelon May Stimulate Some Men
A study conducted at Texas A&M University showed that watermelon, one of our favorite pastime fruits, may have similar effects as Viagra. This mouth-watering...
Check Your Poop to See if Your Gut is Healthy
Changing the makeup of your intestinal bacteria requires long-term commitment, says Gastroenterologist Dr. Satish Rao, MD, Ph.D. It takes about three to six months...
Gettin’ Dirty Can be Good for Your Immune System
Think about how many times your mom told you to not eat the dirt outside. For many of us, it was a sin to...
Study Shows Less Toxic Alternative Treatment for Symptoms of Multiple Sclerosis
Researchers were curious about the impact stress management training might have on patients with multiple sclerosis. Doctors have known for many years that multiple...
Prebiotics and Probiotics Work Together for Gut Health
Intestinal health can have a huge impact on your overall feelings of health and well being. Each person has their own unique blend of...
Can’t Sleep? Go Outside More
Insomnia--a common and difficult-to-treat condition--is estimated to cost the American economy $63.2 billion each year in lost productivity. A new body of research suggests...
Intestinal Infections in Children Linked to Schizophrenia
Schizophrenia is a devastating mental illness that often strikes people in their late teens and early 20s. It is characterized by disordered thought processes,...
