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Although you can get the same benefits from many probiotic supplements, we still believe fermented foods are the best way to keep intestinal bacteria in balance.It’s also easy and affordable to make your own fermented vegetables at home. Here’s how: 1. Choose a...

Here are some examples of traditional fermented foods you should consider making a regular part of your diet to help boost the levels of beneficial bacteria in your bowels. And remember: When adding traditional fermented foods to your meals, the key is to eat a...

Lactobacillus SpeciesThe predominant and most important bacteria that reside in the small intestine are the Lactobacillus species. These species are responsible for producing lactase, the enzyme required to break down lactose (the sugar in milk). They also...

How Gut Bacteria Improves Immune HealthOne of the most well-known non-digestive benefits of good gut bacteria is a stronger immune system. This happens in a number of ways, but generally is the result of our microflora’s ability to prevent pathogenic organisms from...

Foods that fight inflammationYour immune system becomes activated when your body recognizes anything that is foreign—such as an invading microbe, plant pollen, or chemical. This often triggers a process called inflammation. Intermittent bouts of inflammation...

1. High-Intensity Interval Training High-intensity interval training (or HIIT) took the top spot in this year's survey (it was also number one in 2014). A HIIT training session involves bursts of maximum-effort, very hard work (typically about 20 to 90...

1. Clearly define your goals. Many people in the spirit of New Year’s loudly proclaim, “This is the year I’m going to finally get in shape.” But what does that mean? Do you intend to lose a certain number of pounds? Reach a body-fat percentage goal? Run three miles...

Consume as many fruits and veggies as possible. The superstars for fiber content include berries (raspberries #1), snow peas, apples, canned tomato products, pumpkin, cauliflower, avocado, spinach, asparagus, broccoli, carrots, Brussels sprouts, sweet potato,...

FILL YOUR PLATE WISELYWhile, yes, it’s extremely hard to resist piling a little bit of everything onto your plate, try to be a bit more thoughtful about what you choose. Do you really want that sweet potato casserole? If your taste buds don’t light up at the...

Massage Therapy Can Relieve HeadachesSince many tension headaches and migraine headaches are accompanied by neck pain, headache sufferers find that manual therapies such as massage offer relief from headache pain and related symptoms. Because massage therapy...