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Scar tissues known as adhesions can develop within your body following surgery or any major gastrointestinal issues. Though you might not notice them right away, these adhesions can truly affect how your insides function especially with relation to digestion and fertility. When organs are pulled and bound together by adhesions, additional stress or even infections…
Necrotizing enterocolitis (NEC) poses a grave threat to newborns, particularly premature infants, leading to inflammation in the intestines and severe complications. As medical understanding of NEC deepens, lawsuits against baby formula manufacturers are shedding light on the intricate relationship between infant formula and NEC. Drugwatch notes that there are 290 lawsuits pending in the NEC…
Gluten is a protein found in wheat plants and other grains. It helps foods preserve their shape by serving as a binder that holds them together. It can be added to food for flavor, extracted, or replaced with alternatives to create gluten-free foods. Gluten can offer benefits but also cause unpleasant side effects for some,…
I’ve always joked that the only guarantee with parenting is that there’s always someone stepping up to tell you you’re doing it wrong. This isn’t an argument for or against breastfeeding or using formula. Consider it more of an exercise in caution. Everyone wants an opinion on how you should raise your kids, from what…
Illness doesn’t take a break. Year-round, you’re fighting to keep your body healthy while juggling responsibilities you just can’t drop. You might be shelling out for impressive supplements and doing all you can to stay safe, but what if taking care of your body was easier than that? If you change your diet to reflect…
Probiotics are receiving more attention in recent years and rightfully so. The health benefits that probiotics offer are noticeable and life-changing. However, not everyone knows how they work or how to find the best probiotic. To better understand how you can leverage probiotics for a better life, it’s best to have a good foundation on…
The human body’s biggest population of microorganisms is situated in the intestine. They are collectively known as your gut flora or gut microbiota. These various microorganisms reside in your unique microbiome. Likewise, these play a significant role to your overall health. To note, your microbiome is commonly known as your gut. The status of your…
Water is essential for our health as it provides many benefits that can help keep us healthy. Drinking plenty of water every day can help control weight, prevent kidney stones, and reduce sugar cravings, just but to mention a few. Another great benefit of drinking water is for the skin. Our skin is the largest…
Anyone suffering from allergies knows just how debilitating they can be and over time, they learn what to avoid and what is safe, especially when it comes to food allergies. However, there are times that no matter what you do and how careful you are, you still suffer from the same symptoms. Do you know…
Probiotics are the good kind of bacteria found in the human gut. They come with oodles of benefits and in addition to their natural occurrence in the gut, they can be boosted through supplements and other fermented foods like yogurt. While you may have enough probiotics in your gut, sometimes they go off-balance and that…
Do you often feel sluggish, tired, and bloated? Do you crave sugar, carbs, and junk food? Have you considered that maybe you have intestinal parasites?! Just the thought of such a thing is disgusting and makes your skin crawl, but the truth is, intestinal parasites are more common than you might think. It’s one of those…
Having intestinal parasites is never good for your health. You will often feel like vomiting and the constant nauseous feeling will interfere with your daily activities. This can lead to chronic stomach upsets and sometimes the pain becomes unbearable. There are various herbal treatments that can successfully drive these parasites away and cleanse your intestines…
Many infants fart, and this is not a big deal to their mothers. However, excessive farting could be a sign that they are having difficulties with gas in their stomachs. This is common for kids between two weeks and four months. As a mother, you may be wondering how to deal with babies and gas…
There is nothing that can prepare you fully for the birth of your baby. Whether it’s your first or your fourth child, the love that you feel knows no bounds, and you just want to cherish and keep them safe forever. During the first year of your new baby’s life, there will be times when…
What is acupressure? Acupressure is an ancient holistic therapy, which has helped us delve deeper into the possibilities of alternative medicine. It is an ancient Chinese medicine that resuscitates the pressure points, on the meridians of the body. Option of acupressure Therapy is effective in boosting the immune system and to release tension, increase circulation, reduce pain, as…
Hey all you domestic little home makers! I put together a list of my fav new holiday cookbooks that you will want to check out before you start making your menu for Thanksgiving. European Cookies for Every Occasion Allright first of all, I love cookies. That said, it would be hard to find me a…