Break To The Degenerative Process of Alzheimer’s Disease – Probiotics, The New Promise!

The symptoms of Alzheimer’s disease (AD) are not unique which means that they may be similar to other diseases such as dementia or other brain diseases. Hence, its diagnosis and management has remained a challenge. AD manifests as memory-loss, … [Continue reading]

Probiotics Can Help Children With Battling Autism

Autism is a serious developmental disorder in children which has seen a drastic increase in its prevalence in the past few decades. Since this order has significant morbidity in children, a lot of research has gone into recognizing the cause and … [Continue reading]

That Embarrassing Itch Down There, More Common Than You Think

If you ever thought that the embarrassing smell, irritable itching and terrible discoloration that occurred on your private parts was solely your problem alone - think again. The fact is, you’re not alone when it comes to vaginal infections, … [Continue reading]

Candida, Herpes and Esophageal Infection Connection

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Infections in the esophagus may be caused by Candida and herpes among others. To know how you can protect yourself, it is vital to gain a better understanding of the three. It also helps to gather information about the symptoms you need to watch out … [Continue reading]

Difference Between Male Yeast Infection and Women Yeast Infection

Yeast infection is commonly thought of as something that only women get. However, an article published by Genitourin Med gives a full scientific discussion of the occurrence of yeast infection among men too. The main reason why only few are aware of … [Continue reading]

The 7 Habits of Highly Effective Healthy People

The 7 Habits of Highly Effective Healthy People "The patient should be made to understand that he or she must take charge of his own life. Don't take your body to the doctor as if he were a repair shop." Quentin Regestein, MD Do you truly want … [Continue reading]

Your Ultimate Multivitamin Guide – A Checklist Before You Buy Any Multivitamin

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A healthy diet must of course always be based on foods. Taking a multivitamin can however be a useful top-up, giving you a boost of anything you may need in extra amounts, or as an ‘insurance’ policy just in case you are missing anything. After all, … [Continue reading]

Probiotics Can Control Cholesterol Levels

The four-chambered heart of the human body is an evolution marvel. Life and death is defined by its action. It is the central part of the circulatory system (which also includes blood-vessels) that supply blood (a connective tissue) throughout the … [Continue reading]

Natural Sources Of Probiotics

Health-Have We Got It Wrong? A new-born child is the epitome of health. At the early stage of life, we have the most balanced body. In fact the first six months of our lives, we relied on our mother’s milk, which is considered as a complete and … [Continue reading]

Role Living Organisms Play In Better Health

An apple a day? We might be better off trading in that Granny Smith for a yogurt - as long as it’s one packed with probiotics. With hundreds of new probiotic-infused products including yogurt flooding the market right now, friendly bacteria is big … [Continue reading]

Everything You Need to Know About Kitchen Germs

Kitchen Germs

When talking about germs and diseases caused by them, we concentrate more on maintaining cleanliness in bathrooms; however, the kitchen is the place that harbors the majority of the germs in your household. Kitchen germs can reside in all the places … [Continue reading]

Everything You Need to Know About Acidophilus

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History Behind the Mystery Lactobacillus acidophilus, commonly referred to simply as acidophilus, has been a faithful friend of humankind for thousands of years, making its first documented appearance, via the alchemy of beer brewing, around 7,000 BC … [Continue reading]

Exploring Kefir – Vegan Alternatives to Fermented Dairy

Kefir is, by definition, a fermented beverage made from milk. Similar in nature to yogurt, this decadent drink is packed with beneficial bacteria, or probiotics. Kefir usually has a creamy texture and a light foam with a little bit of natural … [Continue reading]

Using Juice to Add Fiber to Your Diet

Your doctor has told you time and time again – you need more fiber in your diet. Any good nutritionist will tell you the same thing. The average person isn't generally excited about running out to buy a powdered fiber supplement,  especially since … [Continue reading]

Establishing the Connection Between Candida and Gluten

You and many others might have wondered whether there is a connection between candida and gluten. Apparently, there is. In this article, allow us to breakdown that link in an effort to help you understand the matter more clearly. We will also list … [Continue reading]

The Candida and Estrogen Connection

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There is a connection between Candida and estrogen, and the connections leads to a  condition called vaginal candidiasis. This article is about the problems associated with hormonal imbalance in the relation to the two aforementioned substances … [Continue reading]

Why Your Gut is Your Worst Enemy – and Why You Need to Treat it Like Your Best Friend

Whatever your current relationship is with your gut, it should be acknowledged just how important it is in your life. Mark Sisson of Mark’s Daily Apple states that the human gastro-intestinal tract houses the bulk of the immune system, about 70% to … [Continue reading]

How to Get a Bikini Body All Year Round

Bikini season: that dreaded time of the year where you must shed your winter weight or shamefully enter the beach with a one piece and a pair of shorts. It’s this time of the year where your weight loss goals are at the all-time high and where your … [Continue reading]

3 Diet Taboos That Are Diet to Dos!

If you’re geared towards health and fitness, then you’re probably already familiar with the importance of nutrition and its essential role to reaching your goals. There exists a plethora of information readily available to the average person; whether … [Continue reading]

The Candida and Thyroid Connection

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What is the link between Candida and your thyroid? In this article, you will find out. Candida, as described by dictionary.com, is any of several yeast like fungi that may cause athlete's foot, thrush, vaginitis, and other conditions. You must not … [Continue reading]

What You Need to About Candida, Fibromyalgia and Yeast Overgrowth

Simply put, the three have certain things in common. Fibromyalgia shares certain similarities with yeast overgrowth. Yeast overgrowth however is not solely confined to vaginal yeast infection, which for its part, is attributed to the increase in the … [Continue reading]