When the muscle located between your esophagus and stomach, called the lower esophageal sphincter, is not closing, it results in stomach acid and food flowing up into the esophagus. This is better known as acid reflux. In some people who experience chronic symptoms due to acid reflux, it leads to gastroesophageal ...
Leaky gut syndrome has been a topic of much discussion in recent years. It's also been the subject of much debate. That's because medical professionals can't seem to agree on whether it even really exists. And whether you’ve heard of it or not, leaky gut syndrome (LGS) is something that confuses most people. ...
Stomach ulcers, aka peptic ulcers, can be extremely uncomfortable and painful. And while, contrary to popular belief, eating certain foods is not the cause of ulcers — medications and bacterial infections typically are — your diet can potential impact how you feel when you have an ulcer. If you have a stomach ulcer, ...
It's long been said that the way to a person’s heart is through their stomach, but recent research has shown that the stomach is the way to a lot more than just a person’s heart. Simply put, your gut health is the balance and function of good and bad bacteria in the gastrointestinal tract. The connections between the ...
"How will quitting drinking affect my health?" If you've every asked yourself that question, you may be considering quitting drinking for a short period or the long term. Many of us indulge in drinking alcohol regularly, and partaking is healthy in moderation. Still, some of us consider cutting back on our drinking ...
Thoreau wrote, “I believe that water is the only drink for a wise man.” But he didn't say at what temperature a wise man should drink his water. Health fads come and go so quickly that it’s hard to know what’s actually the truth. Is drinking warm water better for your digestion? Is drinking cold water bad for you? ...
Everyone wants to feel as best as possible in the most natural way. However, have you ever wanted to make a natural and healthy change in your life? Dr. Mark Laursen’s Book, Start Living, Stop Dying, is an informative book that explains how one can start living a happy, healthy, and natural life. Dr. Laursen ...
In the 21st century, life is busy. We put in lots of work and effort to achieve our goals. And 24 hours a day just isn’t long enough, is it? And what’s the first thing we do? We push our bodies to the limit as if we were robots. We sleep less, we eat unhealthy food, and we stop exercising because who has ...
Do you want to improve the health of your microbiome? Then add fermented foods to your diet. Yogurt may be the most well known option, but it certainly isn’t the only one. In this article, we’ll talk about the best probiotic foods that will boost your gut microbiome. It’s time to add some live bacteria to ...
The gut microbiome is a large community of viruses, protozoa, bacteria, and fungi that live in our gut. Although doctors have just scratched the surface when it comes to the gut microbiome, it’s clear that this organ plays a big role in the quality of our health. For example, if your gut microbiome ...
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