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Exercise and Aging
Everybody wants to grow old gracefully, and one of the ways to do exactly that is to exercise regularly as you age. Exercise seems to become more challenging and uncomfortable as we get older. You'll notice that if you go slowly, are consistent in your workouts, and...
Bugs 101: Probiotics, Prebiotics, and the Microbiome
THORNE April 22, 2019 • Amanda Frick, ND, LAc How the microbiome affects your health is a hot topic. You can find discussions about it in prominent publications, over coffee chats, on Instagram, and pasted all over half the newest “superfoods” and beauty products in...
Gut and Immune Health
Introduction The extraordinary complexity of the human body can make it intimidating to understand. But even though we don’t truly understand all of it, we do know a lot about how it works. And you don’t have to be a physician or have a PhD in physiology to have a...
Surviving Going Gluten-Free
YES You Can!Tips for Surviving Your First Week Going Gluten-Free When you get a diagnosis of Celiac disease or gluten sensitivity, the transition period can be the most difficult. Suddenly, half or more of what you love to eat is no longer allowed because it has...
Your Gut Health
Our gut is housed by trillions of microorganisms for strengthening the immune system and creating chemicals to make you happy and feeling good. In today’s world, gut health has become a very hot topic since the bacteria in our body seems to dictate our health. Most of...
Gut and Metabolism
Microbiota is essential for the correct functionality of each organ. The gastro-intestinal microbiota (CGIM) is a very important for growth, immunity and nutrient conversion. The function of Gut or elementary canal is to keep the food moving, mixing of juices in the...
Vitamin B
There are two B vitamins in particular that can prevent illnesses and help you lead a healthier life. These are vitamin B12 and vitamin B6. While many people are aware of the positive benefits of vitamins C and E, less people know about the strength of these two B...
Gut Flora and Your Energy Levels
What is "Gut Flora"? Gut flora refers to the bacteria that all of us have living in our guts and in our large intestines/colons particularly. Here, bacteria can collect over time but it's actually good bacteria, in that it does good for the body. Our body in fact is...
Who Should Eat a Gluten-Free Diet
Gluten-free diets are the modern way people are turning from the regular lifestyle. But it is not just a fashion thing that you can brag with your friends inside the local mall. Many people are diagnosed with a condition called "Celiac" and the doctors have informed...
How to Buy the Best Probiotic
With a plethora of options to choose from, it's hard to choose the right probiotic supplements. Here are some tips that will help guide you to select the best probiotic supplement for you. Colony Forming Units (CFUs) CFUs, or Colony Forming Units, are the measuring...









