And Is Organic Better or Just a Fad? Growing up, we learned about the food pyramid, the various food groups, and the evils of junk food. Nothing was too complicated, and all were pretty easy to understand. Unfortunately, today, it’s … Read More
Coffee Benefits and Your Gallbladder More than 600 billion cups of coffee are consumed by the world’s population yearly. That demand makes it the second most sought-after commodity in the world after crude oil. The coffee industry also serves as … Read More
The common denominator between sleep and digestive function is the circadian clock. Some also call it our body’s clock. The circadian clock is a complex mechanism that synchronizes our endogenous systems with the 24-hour day. It helps control a wide … Read More
I have always been a firm believer in the two-pronged lifestyle modification and supplementation approach. That’s why together with concentrated supplements for supporting healthy bile and digestion, I strongly suggest eating a gallbladder-friendly diet. Following either the moderate 2nd Gallbladder … Read More
What is Betaine Hydrochloride? Betaine hydrochloride is a compound made from betaine and hydrochloric acid. Betaine, also called trimethylglycine or TMG, is a naturally occurring crystalline alkaloid in food sources like sugar beets, wheat, quinoa, and spinach. In our bodies, … Read More
What is Taurine? Taurine, also called 2-aminoethanesulphonicacid, is humans’ most abundant sulfur-containing amino acid. High concentrations of taurine are found in certain parts of the body, such as the heart and retina, but it is also present in the brain, … Read More
Monk Fruit: Alternative to Sugar Sugar is the sweet, silent killer linked to many chronic diseases such as diabetes, obesity, heart disease, cancer, and many more. And though it is still a multi-billion-dollar commodity, more and more people are now … Read More
If you were to find out that more than 35 million people are infected with liver fluke, wouldn’t you be worried that you’re one of them? It is even scarier that these parasites can live inside our bodies for as … Read More
Keto diet has been a popular and growing trend for the past few years. Many people, including celebrities, swear by it. Research studies also confirm that this diet can help address more than just obesity but other diseases like epilepsy, … Read More
It is a common assumption that medications prescribed for diseases only affect specific organs and selected body areas. For example, many people would think that a drug for hypertension will only influence the cardiovascular system or that pain medication will … Read More