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How Probiotics Can Aid IBS Sufferers

I’ve spent a lot of time talking with physicians, pharmacists and patients over the years about the benefits of probiotics. The topic that comes up most ...

Staff Writer April 2, 2020 Digestive Health

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Disease

Reduce Recurrent UTI Risks with Probiotics

Many of you know about urinary tract infections (UTIs), common health problems caused by bacterial infections in the urinary system (most often in the urethra ...

Staff Writer March 31, 2020 Disease

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Disease

Fighting Cancer With Prebiotics

Prebiotics are the unsung heroes of gut health. Made of non-digestible plant fibers and carbohydrates, prebiotics do much of the dirty work behind the scenes ...

Staff Writer March 22, 2020 Disease

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Children’s Health Probiotics Women’s Health

Why You Should Consider Taking A Probiotic While Pregnant

There are many things you have to consider and prepare for when pregnant, and your gut should be one of them. A strong and healthy ...

Staff Writer March 22, 2020 Children’s Health Probiotics Women’s Health

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Children’s Health Drug interactions

“Helpful” Drugs Expose Your Child’s Gut Health To Obesity

There’s no question obesity rates are growing sharply across all age groups of Americans. So far, nearly 40 percent of all adults age 20 and ...

Staff Writer March 15, 2020 Children’s Health Drug interactions

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Disease

Coronavirus: Protect Your Immune System

Just when you thought you were prepared for the worst of the cold and flu season, here comes COVID-19, better known as the coronavirus. As the ...

Staff Writer March 11, 2020 Disease

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Probiotics

5 Reasons Why You Need to Take a Probiotic

If you’re seeing our blog for the first time — or the tenth time — you may be wondering why we share tips and news ...

Staff Writer March 7, 2020 Probiotics

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Diet

Can Probiotic Foods Like Walnuts Boost Your Gut Health?

I get asked by A LOT of people about the best kinds of “probiotic foods” that can boost their gut health. Many people are surprised ...

Staff Writer March 3, 2020 Diet

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Digestive Health

The IBS/Traveler’s Diarrhea Connection

The holiday travel season may be long over, but the memories of that special trip, maybe to a warmer destination many time zones and thousands ...

Staff Writer March 2, 2020 Digestive Health

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Children’s Health

The Probiotic Solution For Colic

Among the many problems parents face with their newborn babies, the one many moms and dads dread the most is the prolonged and frequent crying ...

Staff Writer February 11, 2020 Children’s Health

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Disease General

Take a Probiotic During This Dangerous Cold/Flu Season!

Are you REALLY prepared for the cold and flu season? Depending on where you live in the United States, the flu season has already arrived ...

Staff Writer February 7, 2020 Disease General

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Children’s Health Women’s Health

Are Artificial Sweeteners Harming Your Unborn Child?

There is a lot of focus put on your diet and nutrition during pregnancy. Doctors tell you to eat a wholesome, well rounded diet and ...

Staff Writer February 6, 2020 Children’s Health Women’s Health

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Mental Health

How Hypertension and Depression Are Tied to Your Gut

Hypertension is one of the common health problems Americans face every day. Slightly more than half of all American adults have their blood pressure under ...

Staff Writer January 7, 2020 Mental Health

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Disease Probiotics

Probiotics and Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)

Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is the number one reason patients are referred to gastroenterologists. IBS is a chronic disorder that creates a variety of painful ...

Staff Writer October 25, 2019 Disease Probiotics

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Disease

Are You Ready For The Flu Season? Take Your Probiotics!

Are you REALLY ready for the upcoming flu season? Medical experts agree you can never be too careful — or too early — when it ...

Staff Writer October 18, 2019 Disease

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Drug interactions Probiotics

Relying on Heartburn Drugs Too Much?

You may have experienced a big jolt when you saw the news about the FDA alerting consumers to the presence of a human carcinogen in ...

Staff Writer October 11, 2019 Drug interactions Probiotics

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Digestive Health Disease Drug interactions

Your House Paint May Contain Gut-Harming Antimicrobials

I’ve talked about all of the trouble associated antibacterial products (preventing the development of bacteria) and antimicrobial products (preventing the spread of fungi, viruses and ...

Staff Writer September 26, 2019 Digestive Health Disease Drug interactions

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Children’s Health Diet Probiotics

Your Picky Eating Kid May Be Experiencing Constipation

Does your child experience constipation? Like gas, constipation is a pretty common health issue, but another gut-related problem most people, especially kids, don’t like talking ...

Staff Writer September 18, 2019 Children’s Health Diet Probiotics

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