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Different Fibers Produce Different Results

Oct 31, 2022 09:30AM

New research indicates that not all fibers are equal in their effect on different species of probiotics in the intestines.

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The Gut-Brain Connection: How Food Affects Our Mood

Oct 31, 2022 09:30AM ● By Kimberly B. Whittle

Exploring the gut-brain axis and the role that microorganisms in the gut play in mental health conditions like anxiety, stress, depression and other disorders.

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Alkalizing the Body Can Help Maintain Muscle Mass

Aug 31, 2022 08:13PM

Muscle mass is a major predictor of quality of life, particularly as we age, and aging muscle loss begins quite early in life

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Group Health Coaching Program Will Improve Women’s Diets

Jul 31, 2022 08:37PM

Charlotte Area Sara Cain-da Costa, a national board-certified Health & Wellness Coach, will lead a live, virtual Nourish to Flourish: Real Food, Real Bodies, Real Women group coaching program

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Optimize Gut Health in Kids with ADHD or Autism Symptoms

Jul 29, 2022 09:30AM

The key role that the microbiome plays in children’s health has been documented in a study that links gut health to symptoms of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and autism.

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IVY Integrative in Charlotte Offers Wide Array of Holistic Health Services

Jun 30, 2022 09:35AM

Dr. Chelsea Leander, Naturopathic Doctor, Registered Herbalist, Certified Bowen therapist and owner of IVY Integrative, launched the holistic clinic now in South End of Charlotte two years ago

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Consider Berberine and Probiotics to Improve Cholesterol

Mar 31, 2022 09:30AM

The plant alkaloid berberine and the probiotic Bifidobacterium breve work synergistically to significantly improve total cholesterol and low-density lipoprotein cholesterol levels.

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Multiforce Poses Digestive Health Benefits

Mar 01, 2022 03:52PM

Multiforce, an alkalizing, multi-mineral, dietary supplement, poses a wide variety of health benefits, both in daily living and linked to indulging events like holidays, parties, or family gatherings

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Try Probiotics to Lower Pregnancy Nausea and Soothe Fussy Babies

Jan 31, 2022 09:30AM

Two new studies suggest that the right probiotics can offer relief for the 85 percent of pregnant women with nausea and for the 25 percent of fussy newborns with colic.

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Fermenting for Foodies: Preserving Food and Traditions

Jan 31, 2022 09:30AM ● By April Thompson

More and more people are rediscovering the time-honored foodways of fermentation to promote health, boost flavor and preserve the bounty of the seasons.

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Microbiome Linked to Risk of Death from Disease

Jul 30, 2021 09:30AM

Researchers found that greater numbers of bacteria in the gut from the Enterobacteria family increase the risk of death from cancer, respiratory disorders and gastrointestinal disease.

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Food as Medicine: The Healing Power of Nutrition

Jun 30, 2021 09:30AM ● By Julie Peterson

Well-being is increasingly linked by researchers to a healthy diet, motivating many people and the medical community to take seriously plant-based diets and the role of gut microoganisms.

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Consider Depression Treatment to Fight Ulcers

May 28, 2021 09:30AM

Research has found that peptic ulcers and irritable bowel syndrome, along with other gut disorders, are linked to depression.

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Make Lifestyle Changes to Ease Reflux

Mar 31, 2021 09:30AM

Harvard University researchers have found that gastroesophageal reflux (GERD) symptoms can be reduced by adopting five lifestyle strategies.

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Patient Suffering from Depression and Anxiety
Ease Depression and Anxiety with Probiotics

Sep 30, 2020 09:30AM

Studies find that probiotics can help to reduce depression and anxiety as well improve cognitive reaction time.

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Inflammatory Bowel Disease Patient
Manage Bowel Disease to Reduce Dementia Risk

Sep 30, 2020 09:00AM

Patients with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), which includes ulcerative colitis and Crohn’s disease, may also suffer twice the risk of dementia, according to a new study.

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Gut Talk: Tips for a Healthy Microbiome

Jun 30, 2020 09:30AM ● By Melinda Hemmelgarn

Healthy gut bacteria are essential for our metabolic health and immune system. Here are foods and lifestyle tips for developing and preserving gut health.

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