Tag Archives: probiotics
Fermented Foods Are Powerful Medicine
Cultured or fermented foods have a very long history in virtually all native diets, and have always been highly prized for their health benefits. Fermentation has been defined as “a biochemical change which is brought about by the anaerobic (absence … Continue reading
Ferment Your Veggies in Case of Shortages
This article was previously posted under “general health” but with the impending shortage of food it has been re-posted to bring to attention that fermenting vegetables and fruit is one way to store and preserve food for times of scarcity. … Continue reading
Put An End to Sugar Cravings
Sugar in all its forms including fruit, milk, cakes, cookies, ice cream, sweets, and sports drinks, can be damaging when you eat a lot all at once. With the exception of whole, raw fruit, sweet foods tend to offer very … Continue reading
Irritable Bowel Syndrome
It’s not known exactly what causes irritable bowel syndrome, but a variety of factors play a role, some of which are stress, improper digestion, and poor dietary habits. The walls of the intestines are lined with layers of muscle that … Continue reading
Your Gut is Your Second Brain
We all have a brain although sometimes you would not believe it. It is meant to control how we think, feel, learn and move. The brain and the spinal cord make up the central nervous system. The spinal cord itself … Continue reading