Posts by Aida Ombasic
Anti Aging Supplements you Need to Include in Your Daily Routine
The first signs of aging that you may encounter are fine lines and wrinkles, sagging skin, age spots, gray hair, aches and pain. It is never too late to begin taking care of your health and slow down aging skin.
Read MoreHow to Cleanse Your Colon and Eliminate Constipation
The colon, also known as the large intestine, is an important organ in the digestive system. Everything starts with digestive health and colon health is an important aspect.
Read MoreWhat Causes Low Blood Sugar? Identifying the Culprits
Everyone experiences a drop in blood sugar levels (or hypoglycemia). It happens in healthy or non-diabetic people when blood sugar levels dip and you experience the resulting symptoms. This article covers the main causes behind low blood sugar levels and ways you can fix it.
Read MoreHow Long Does It Take for Probiotics To Work?
When introducing a new supplement, it can be difficult to tell whether you simply haven’t given it enough time or dosage or if it simply isn’t working for you. Probiotic…
Read MoreExploring the Lactobacillus Plantarum Benefits from Probiotics
What Is Lactobacillus Plantarum? Lactobacillus plantarum (L. plantarum) is a lactic acid bacteria that does not produce gas. It’s a popular strain in dairy, meat, and vegetable fermentation and as…
Read MoreWhat Does Brain Fog Feel Like?
The main cause of brain fog is that the brain struggles to produce enough energy for it to function. If you are interested in learning more about the causes of brain fog, read our other article—What causes brain fog?
Read MoreThe Benefits of a Gluten-Free Diet
A gluten-free diet may be difficult to follow, because gluten-containing foods are everywhere. For many people, excluding gluten can reduce inflammation and help with their pesky symptoms. However, everyone has…
Read MoreWhat Are Proteolytic Enzymes and What Do They Do?
Proteolytic enzymes, such as peptidases, proteases, or proteinases, break down proteins[custom-citation id="ref-1"] by cutting their peptide bonds. Peptidases cut at either end of the proteins, whereas proteinases cut inside the protein chains.[custom-citation id="ref-2"]
These can also be broken down into two categories: digestive and systemic, based on whether they can be absorbed into the bloodstream.
This article will focus on digestive proteolytic enzymes and protein digestion. To learn more about the inflammation-balancing benefits of systemic proteolytic enzymes, check out our systemic enzymes article.
Read MoreWhat is the difference between prebiotics and probiotics?
Gut health is a trending topic because it affects all aspects of health. Also, the science about gut microbiota has significantly improved in the last few years since genomic technologies have made it possible to study the gut microbiome.
Read MoreHow to Digest Food Faster and How the Digestive System Works
When you’re munching on an afternoon snack or consuming a fresh salad at dinnertime, chances are you’re blissfully unaware of the complex mechanisms inside your body. After consuming food, your…
Read MoreReset Your Gut In 3 Simple Steps
When it comes to our health, the gut microbiota (also called gut flora) plays a big role. The gut microbiota includes numerous strains of bacteria, viruses, and fungi. If you…
Read MoreHow To Maintain Stable Blood Sugar Levels
If you often experience energy crashes, brain fog, irritability, sweet cravings, and hunger and gain weight in the midsection, you may have poor blood sugar control.
When your blood sugar is stable and healthy, you will feel steady energy and mood throughout the day, you won’t have sweet cravings, and weight loss will be more achievable.
Fortunately, there are many ways to stabilize blood sugar naturally. This article will explain the symptoms of unstable blood sugar, ways to test for it, and how to stabilize your blood sugar naturally.
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