What is resistant starch? The bulk of the carbohydrates that we eat are starches which are long glucose chains typically found in foods like grains and potatoes. While some of the starch that we consume gets digested, some of it passes through the digestive system … [Read more...]
Probiotics for Candida
What is Candida? If you are feeling exhausted, have bad breath, pain in the joints or digestive difficulties, there is a chance that you have candida. Candida Albicans is a common yeast infection typically found in the intestinal tract, the mouth or the vagina. When our … [Read more...]
Clostridium Difficile Diet
What is Clostridium Difficile? Clostridium difficile, otherwise known as C.diff, is a very common form of bacteria that causes a wide range of symptoms from mild forms of diarrhea to colon inflammation that may even be life threatening. While the illness has generally affected … [Read more...]
Evidence Based Probiotics for Constipation
Constipation is a problem that few people enjoy talking about but one that affects many people. Estimates suggest that around 15% of adults are affected at some time or another and it can be a very frustrating and often uncomfortable complaint. Constipation is traditionally … [Read more...]
8 Essential Oils for Warts
Warts, those fleshly little bumps that mar the appearance of your skin are harmless, but hard to get rid of. They are skin growths born of a virus that attacks the top layer of your skin. This infection is the result of the human papillomavirus and spreads easily by direct … [Read more...]