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A Tribute to Pet Dads [Video]

For most of us, pets are part of the family. That means we care for them and try to give them what they need. We play fun games with them, teach them basic manners, and even go on road trips with them. If this describes you, you might be a...

Stephany

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Gut Health

Colonics for Gut Health: Fact or Fiction? [Poll]

When asked to comment on colonics, some physicians say yay and others say nay. On the other hand, naturopathic doctors and alternative-health practitioners tend to be in favor of colonics, and often offer them in their practice. While there isn’t much scientific evidence to support colonics, many people stand by...

Stephany

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Gut Health

Introducing Postbiotics: What the Gut are Those?

Just when we were all starting to feel like masters of our gut health, another participant has joined the mix. Probiotics? Familiar. Prebiotics? We’ll take those, too. They say good things come in three’s and that is true for gut things, as well. We introduce to you: postbiotics. If you’re...

Amanda

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Gut Health

9 Types of Enemas and the Effects on Your Gut

Two aspects of caring for your digestive health are paying attention to your digestive system and how it appears to be doing based on symptoms. While highly operational and sophisticated in function, the gut can sometimes need extra assistance to remain functioning at its highest capacity. That said, one way...

Amanda

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Respiration & Lung Health

Can Your Seasonal Allergies Be Related to Your Gut?

Think about it; how many people do you know with seasonal allergies? Hey, maybe you’re one of them. According to the CDC, around 12 million physician office visits are due to allergic rhinitis. That’s in one year. However, recent studies are claiming that an unhealthy gut might be responsible for your...

Geraldine

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Respiration & Lung Health

Your GR8 Guide to Asthma & Allergies

You may wonder what asthma and allergies have in common, besides making it difficult to breathe. Turns out, a lot. Often the same things that trigger asthma trigger your allergies. Allergy-induced asthma affects 60% of people with asthma in the US, making it the most common type. Although many people experience one...

Anne

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Pregnancy

Vitamin D Deficiency During Pregnancy Links to ADHD in Children

Many pregnancy myths cause undue alarm in moms-to-be, but research does back some claims. Low levels of vitamin D in pregnant women, for example, increase the risk of ADHD in children by as much as 34%, one study states. While pregnancy scares are perfectly normal, don't panic just yet. The studies...

Anne

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Gut Health

This Personality Type May Have a Healthier Gut According to Science

The mind-gut connection is a hot topic in wellness these days. We now know that the health of your gut microbiome can affect everything from your weight to your anxiety levels. We also know there is a link between gut health and Alzheimer’s Disease, heart health, and even healthy sleep....

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