What Are the Best Probiotics for Diarrhea?

What Are the Best Probiotics for Diarrhea?

​​​Diarrhea!! ​I know what you’re thinking… Nobody likes to talk about diarrhea. ​How about the Best ​Probiotics for ​Diarrhea​? ​​Here’s ​why this is important… ​So stick with me here, because… What good is healthy, nutritious food if you cannot digest it properly?  ​Right?  ​You’re about to find out... The process of digesting actually begins as soon as we put something in our mouth. Our saliva contains electrolytes and enzymes that help us...

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Exercises to Strengthen Upper Back and Improve Posture

Exercises to Strengthen Upper Back and Improve Pos …

If you want to improve your posture, it is important to start with the basics. Poor posture does not necessarily come with age, and it can be prevented through good exercise. A strong upper and mid-back help maintain a good posture, while a strong core is essential to keeping your neck and head in a natural position. You can strengthen all of your back muscles with three simple exercises: the shoulder stability exercise, the shoulder raise...

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Fruits and Veggies You Should NEVER Peel

Fruits and Veggies You Should NEVER Peel

​Drop that knife...  ...and tell me if this sounds familiar. ​When I was young, I always wanted to cut the crusts of my sandwiches off. Among kids, this is not an uncommon preference. Inevitably, as I would run the butter knife along the edges of my peanut butter and jelly, Mom would protest. ​“Don’t cut off that crust - that’s where the vitamins are!” ​To me... this sound​ed very superstitious, so I wouldn’t pay her any mind.  ​Here’s the...

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Why Does Coffee Make You Sleepy Instead of Awake?

Why Does Coffee Make You Sleepy Instead of Awake?

Best coffee secrets? ​Tell me if this sounds familiar. You’re on the clock, and it’s 3 p.m. You don’t know if you can make it in the next few hours. So... ...you walk to the corner store or break room and grab a cup of coffee. You toss it back right away and wait for your second wind. ​However, twenty minutes later, you’re drowsier than ever. That coffee had the exact opposite effect! Is this even possible? ​Actually... ​Yes. Caffeine can make...

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How to Have Perfect Skin with Smoothies

How to Have Perfect Skin with Smoothies

  Perfect Skin with Smoothies Perfect skin smoothies... I remember when every blogger on the internet started making green smoothies some years back.  A lot of people were confused or revolted. Blended greens? How could one possibly choke that down? Aside from doing much for the kale industry, the new smoothie boom turned picky eaters onto healthy foods. That’s because we began seeing results in the people who drank these things like...

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How is Lutein and Zeaxanthin Healthy?

How is Lutein and Zeaxanthin Healthy?

​When you think of great health, do you include your eyes?  ​Well... do you? ​Maybe not...  ...since even the healthiest among us still need glasses. Even so, there are certain eye conditions that you can help prevent with a healthy diet. This is particularly important to consider as we age. ​For instance... Did you know that macular degeneration leads to more vision loss than glaucoma and cataracts combined? Here’s what we found…  Currently,...

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