The gut microbiome is a complex ecosystem of somewhere between 100 to 400 bacteria species (probiotics) that live in the gut. They help regulate digestion, improve nutrient absorption and support...
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If you are feeling anxious and out of sorts lately, your gut may be trying to tell you it needs to be fed differently. Researchers are beginning to understand that not all of our moods and feelings...
Dietary fiber is essential for good health. But the relationship between fiber and Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) can be a little complicated. That’s because some fibers may ease IBS symptoms while...
As North America’s pediatrician, Bill Sears, MD has spent more than 50 years dispensing health and wellness information to kids and their parents. He recently welcomed Alternative Health Expert...
As ingredient investigator and popular TV health guest Bryce Wylde explored Expo West 2022, one of the world’s largest health and natural products trade shows, he was on a mission to find this...
The eat-at-home trend that started during the pandemic is continuing, according to recent supermarket industry reports. Even though home-cooked meals tend to be healthier overall, ensuring kids...
If you have severe food sensitivities causing gas or bloating, or have been diagnosed Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS), your healthcare professional may suggest that you try what is commonly called a...
Even occasional constipation is a big deal. When you are feeling sluggish and bloated, you’re probably not the happiest person in the room. But before you consider chemical laxatives, you might want...
Heart disease is the leading cause of death in the United States, so taking steps towards a heart-healthy lifestyle may be a priority for many. Diet and cardiovascular health are strongly connected....
When your kids run at the sight of broccoli and your spouse is a meat-and-potatoes kind of guy, getting enough fiber in your family’s diet might feel like a laughable goal. But meeting everyone’s...
Sunfiber is one of the most studied prebiotics fibers. It’s been clinically shown to support microbiome and digestive health, and overall wellness. The infographic below, produced in collaboration...
The cold winter months may lead you to pile on the extra blankets and unfortunately, some extra winter weight. It seems like every year you go through the same cycle: Your body weight goes up during...
If you’re a fan of pizza, and your stomach isn’t, you don’t necessarily have to avoid the family favorite. Choosing your ingredients carefully may help you avoid the uncomfortable gas, pain and...
Conversations are lively when popular Canadian mental health advocate and journalist Kevin Frankish and alternative medicine expert Bryce Wylde get together. During episode four of a five-part...
Maybe trivia isn’t the right word for this. Trivia is generally defined as information of little importance. There are a few tidbits in here that we have to know, especially if we want to stay...