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Lectin Lock™ : Natural Defense Against a Hidden Cause of Digestive Concerns and Weight Gain
The fact that lectins interact with us on a day-to-day basis makes it an important topic to become familiar with even though our understanding of lectin effects is a complex one to grasp. It is ...

Colon Health : A Proactive Plan
With the recent death of Farrah Fawcett, colorectal cancer has had a prominent place in the news. Colorectal cancer is one of the most common cancers. In 2008, an estimated 148,810 people were ...

Gastrointestinal Support : Proactive Steps to Strengthen GI Health
Often, we don’t pay attention to our intestinal health unless we develop an obvious gastrointestinal disease. Yet, the GI tract is the absolute barrier between the burdensome outside world that ...

Stress-Proofing the GI Tract
Last month, I began a three-part series about how stress affects the human body with the introductory article focusing on the effect that stress has on cognition and memory. In part two of this ...

Low Stomach Acid: Its Surprising Role in Gastric Health
Hydrochloric acid (HCL) is an important part of healthy digestion. It is a strong acid produced by the parietal cells in the stomach generating a gastric pH of 2-3. Activation of digestive enzymes ...

Strengthening the GI Tract to Enhance Cognitive Health
At first glance, the intestinal tract and the brain seem like unlikely allies in the support of proper cognitive and emotional health. They are located at opposite ends of the body and seem to have ...

Vegetarian-Derived Digestive Enzymes: Relief for High-Fat, High-Starch Holiday Meals
Digestion is the process that breaks down food mechanically and chemically in the gastrointestinal tract to convert the food into absorbable forms. The body can absorb salt and water unchanged, but ...

Celiac Disease and Gluten Sensitivity : New Test Detects Condition Responsible for Common Health Concerns
Celiac disease is one of the most sinister and insidious of food allergies. It is estimated that as many as 3 million people in the US may have been diagnosed with the disease, and countless more, at ...

Digestive Tract Detoxification : GI Health Depends Upon Eliminating Toxic Environmental Compounds and Candida
The gastrointestinal system is an important organ system involved with detoxification. Many toxins can be absorbed into the circulation through the intestines, as well as numerous toxins are excreted ...

Lactobacillus Rhamnosus GG : Powerful Probiotic Strengthens Digestion and Immunity
Many individuals concerned about digestive health are familiar with the good bacteria known as probiotics. The probiotic Lactobacillus rhamnosus GG (LGG) is especially well researched for its ...