The “stones” that most people don’t know about
When you think of "stones" in your body, most people will think of kidney stones, gallstones or maybe bladder stones. But those aren't the only areas of your body that are prone to stones—because you can also get stones in your tonsils! To understand how that can happen, it's important to look at these humble little sentinels in the back of your throat called your tonsils. The humble sentinels Your tonsils are part of...
A sneaky cause of gas and bloating
I’ve been in the health field for over 30 years and if there’s one concern I’ve heard repeatedly from my clients it’s that they suffer from excessive gas and bloating! What makes this difficult is that there is a myriad of possible reasons why your gut might swell up like a pan of Jiffy Pop popcorn. These include things like gluten intolerance, celiac disease, medication side effects, inflammatory bowel disease, food allergies or lactose intolerance....
This increases your risk of stomach cancer by 600%
There is a highly contagious, sneaky bacterial infection that affects an incredible 66 percent of the world’s population (2 out of 3 of us). In 90 percent of the cases there are no symptoms at all, so most people who have it don’t even know it. But just because there are no symptoms, that doesn’t mean people that have it are in the clear. Because this infection can increase your stomach cancer risk by a...
- Tags: Bacteria, Cancer, Digestive Health, Healthy Colon
Why viruses aren’t always bad guys!
I think it’s safe to say that most people believe viruses and bacteria are bad, dangerous and something that should be avoided at all cost! But keep in mind that viruses and bacteria have been with us since the dawn of time, and I’m here to tell you that they have gotten somewhat of a bad rap. As a matter of fact, many times they are even GOOD guys! Here’s what I mean. [[big4]]An...
What’s causing your BO and how to curb the stink
Our fears of spiders, snakes and public speaking don’t even come close to our fear of smelling bad. Just look at the L-O-N-G aisles in the stores devoted to soaps, body washes, shampoos, lotions and deodorants. In 2018 people in the US spent nearly $90 billion on personal and beauty care products! While those products may temporarily help cover up body odor, alas, unless you address the underlying causes of your stink, it will return....
- Tags: Active Living, Bacteria, Exercise, Hair and Skin, Healthy Eating
Promising hope against a deadly killer
Today’s headline may have you wondering which deadly killer I’m referring to.
Cancer? No.
Heart disease? Nope.
It’s antibiotic resistant bacteria.
- Tags: Antibiotics, Bacteria, Disease, Probiotic