Posts Tagged ‘probiotics’
10 Proven Health Benefits of Probiotics You Need to Know
Probiotic supplements are one of the best things you can do for your body. The unique microorganisms that we call beneficial bacteria dwell in your gut (intestinal tract), where they help maintain a healthy, balanced environment critical for overall health. Although you can get probiotics from fermented foods such as yogurt, kefir, sauerkraut, and kimchee—and…
Read MoreProbiotics and the Pursuit of Happiness
Did you know that within your gut, you have roughly 100 trillion bacteria, more than the number of cells in your body, belonging to about 1,000 species? Scientists have recently discovered that some of these species of probiotics directly impact our mood. These probiotics maintain the normal functioning of our brains and nervous systems by…
Read MoreYOUR IMMUNE SYSTEM – YOUR FIRST LINE OF DEFENSE AGAINST DEADLY VIRUSES
Regular viruses are worrisome enough. Every year we face stomach viruses, upper respiratory viruses, and, of course, influenza. But over the years, alarms have been raised about new types of viruses, most originating overseas, that potentially pose a deadly threat. MERS, SARS, bird and swine flu comes to mind. We’re just starting to hear about…
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