Maintaining an Efficient Digestive Engine

Our digestive organs are very intricate and make up one of the largest systems in our body. If it were removed, it would stretch a staggering 25-30 feet from end... Read more...

Flexible Probiotics, Customized To Meet Your Individual Needs

Many people consider probiotics to be a one-size-fits-all supplement, without really considering the details of what is inside the product. It can be difficult to separate the marketing hype from... Read more...

Why does Thanksgiving Dinner Give You Gas?

When we think of Thanksgiving, some of the thoughts that comes to mind are good food, family, thankfulness, and togetherness.  But, sometimes that togetherness can be a bit uncomfortable if... Read more...

Managing Gastrointestinal Discomfort Through Diet

If you suffer from gastrointestinal (GI) problems, you’re not alone. GI issues affect up to 20% of the population and are more common in women. The symptoms vary from mild... Read more...

How a Healthy Digestive System Can Help You...

There is no doubt that a healthy diet and plenty of exercise will help you lose weight – both in terms of calories in vs calories out, and the nutritional... Read more...

Probiotics and Chocolate – The Perfect Combination?

Sometimes a piece of news comes along which sounds too good to be true, like a glass of red wine being good for your health. Well, that happened again last... Read more...

In Defense of the Cabbage: Nature’s Underrated Super-Food

Happy St. Patrick’s Day! A day of hazy celebration that also brings one of the most unlikely vegetable heroes to the dinner table – the humble cabbage. Often ignored, the... Read more...

Silent Nights – Getting to Grips with Gas

Passing gas is perfectly normal, although a bit embarrassing when you’re in a public place! The average person produces 400 to 2400 milliliters of gas a day and passes around... Read more...

Giving Thanks…. For Great Digestive Health

Thanksgiving is a time to express gratitude for all you have and to celebrate family and the company of friends. Of course, we should be grateful for every day, but... Read more...

Making Your Foods Functional with Probiotics

Last week we highlighted the importance of having probiotics in your diet to create a healthy gut flora balance, and also ensuring that when you do consume probiotics, they count... Read more...

Do Probiotics Relieve Occasional Constipation?

Let’s face it. Constipation is an annoyance and an inconvenience. In fact, constipation is the most common complaint related to the digestive tract – and one that becomes more common... Read more...

Taking Control of Irritable Bowel Issues

A significant percentage of the population experiences gastrointestinal symptoms that are severe enough to make their life unpleasant, symptoms like gas, bloating, diarrhea, constipation or abdominal cramping. Estimates are up... Read more...