Lifestyle

6 ways to avoid winter weight gain

Between cold temperatures, driving in unpleasant weather and dwindling daylight you have enough to worry about during the winter season. Weight gain doesn’t need to be another irksome thing to stress over. But holiday desserts, high-carb comfort f...

Natural Constipation Relief: Eight Natural Approaches

Straining to go #2 … feeling sluggish and bloated … spending too much time behind the bathroom door. Constipation can be a real drain on your wellbeing! But before you consider chemical laxatives, you might want to try one or more of these more na...

Is your gut telling your brain to feel stressed?

Your gut may be trying to tell you something. If you are feeling tense or out of sorts lately, your gut bacteria may be craving better nutrition. Not all our moods and feelings start in the brain. Researchers are beginning to understand that some ...

How to avoid bringing GI issues with you on vacation

Vacations come too infrequently to be hampered by uncomfortable GI issues. You never want to be “that person” on the airplane who suddenly gets gas. Nor do you want to cope with bloating, diarrhea or constipation once you’ve arrived at your destin...

Why do you get constipated in the summer?

Constipation is a common summertime concern. When you’re working up a sweat outdoors, your body is losing water. This puts you at risk of dehydration. As your body conserves fluids, one result can be constipation. You need adequate fluids and fib...

Refreshing Green Smoothie

Start your day with a burst of energy and freshness with this Refreshing Green Smoothie. Perfectly balanced with gut-friendly ingredients, it’s a refreshing way to get your greens while being gentle on digestion. Whether you’re on the go or enjoyi...