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Category: A Healthy Microbiome

Looking After Gut Health With Probiotics And More. The Secret To True Health, And Our Gut Is Our Second Brain – Learn What This Means. A Truly Healthy Person Has A Healthy Microbiome.

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By Sara Ding – Nutritional Consultant – Specialising In Detoxing

Make it a habit to read the ingredient labels and see for yourself what is in your food and if there are harmful chemicals in foods.

IS YOUR FOOD SAFE FOR YOUR FAMILY?

If you dine out often or your larder is mostly stocked with instant or processed foods, then it’s time for you to take a closer look at what you’re eating. Is your food safe for you and your family’s consumption?

See this list of harmful foods to avoid. Don’t underestimate the dangers of these foods.…

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Researched By Janet Vargas - Independent Natural Health Researcher

FRIENDS, IN OUR DAY AND AGE, MODERN WHEAT IS CAUSING SOME REAL HEALTH CONCERNS. AND WE NEED TO LOOK AT THIS IF WE ARE TO EXPERIENCE BETTER HEALTH IN OUR FAMILIES. PLEASE DON'T BE SO TRUSTING IN STORE BOUGHT LOAVES OF BREAD AND BAKERY ITEMS - OVER TIME, THE CONSTANT USE OF THEM IS GUARANTEED TO COMPROMISE YOUR HEALTH. IN THIS POST, WE SHALL CONSIDER A HEALTHY ANCIENT GRAIN WHICH HAS NOT BEEN SUBJECTED TO A NUMBER OF HYBRIDIZATIONS LIKE WHEAT HAS (making the Gluten content excessive and harmful to our health and that of our children).…

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By Janet Vargas - Independent Natural Health Researcher

A SIMPLE AYURVEDIC MOUTH WASHING TECHNIQUE - A MISSING ELEMENT TO SOME PEOPLE'S HEALTH!

You may have heard of this by the name of Oil Pulling, an ancient Indian Ayurvedic practice that rids accumulated Toxins from your mouth by pulling them out of their hiding places – little pockets here and there, even the best of dental brushing and flossing cannot deal with. The theory in evidence is that even a good mouthwash is less effective than the Oil-Pulling because just like certain Vitamins and Antioxidants are Fat-Soluble, so are different Toxins, therefore the OIL deals with them more effectively at pulling them out, than the water-based Mouthwashes.…

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OUR MICROBIOME (Gut Health) IS THE BEST ASSET TO OUR HEALTH WHEN WE HAVE A GOOD SUPPLY OF PROBIOTIC FOOD/FOODS TO HOST FRIENDLY FLORA THAT OUTNUMBER UNHEALTHY (Each Of Us Has A Ratio That Varies From Person To Person). OUR HEALTH BASICALLY HINGES ON CARING FOR OUR MICROBIOME. WE CAN ENJOY THIS EXERCISE!

How to Make Kefir Milk

By Maria Lichty - A Health Food Advocate With A Recipe Website

How to make milk kefir, a probiotic-rich fermented drink that has lots of health benefits! It’s easy to make at home and so much better than store bought kefir.…

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Do You Have To Take Probiotics On An Empty Stomach

By Kay Uzoma and from Healthfully.Com

Dietary probiotics are friendly bacteria that are similar to the friendly bacteria in your intestinal tract. The most common types of dietary probiotics are of the Lactobacillus and Bifidobacterium species. They provide several health benefits, especially when they’re taken properly. Although probiotics are generally considered easy to take, they can cause a few side effects and may not be suitable for people with certain Medical conditions, such as pancreatitis.

Benefits of Probiotics

Foods such as yogurt, kefir, miso and sauerkraut (or kimchi) are good sources of probiotics.…

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By Dr Will Cole - Functional Medicine Expert/Consultant

"You are what you eat.” This common phrase couldn’t be more true, but not in the way you might think. More accurately, the phrase should be “You are what your microbiome eats.” The trillions of bacteria and yeast in your gastrointestinal tract are fueled by the food you eat on a daily basis and it can affect aspects of your health beyond digestion including your immune system, brain, and hormones.

In my telehealth functional medicine clinic, I have worked with thousands of patients on their gut health journey.…

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By Gemma Curtis – Sleep Matters Club Journalist

There are plenty of reasons why we might have a lack of sleep in our lifetime. Taking care of new babies, working shifts or living in a noisy neighbourhood can all ruin our forty winks. A recent...

There are plenty of reasons why we might have a lack of sleep in our lifetime. Taking care of new babies, working shifts or living in a noisy neighbourhood can all ruin our forty winks. A recent study has shown that chronic sleep deprivation can cause lasting damage to your brain.…

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By Janet Vargas – Independent Natural Health Researcher

Sunshine is actually Good for You – Come outside and Enjoy some Again Yes, it's Good for Flowers and it's Good for You too!
There is a necessity in these times for Switching Off from the Cares of Life and sitting or walking in the sunshine is a nice way to do that – accompanied with fresh air or quiet stillness where you can almost hear the silence. Even the quiet sounds around you can give you a peaceful sense of company, being tuned to the outdoor environment – it is really quite restful.  …