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Are There Any Collagen Supplements for Vegetarians?
L-glutamine is a great choice for meat-eaters and vegetarians alike.
How to Stay Regular Without Laxatives
Millions of Americans experience chronic constipation. But laxatives might not be the answer. Here’s why.
10 Things You Should Know About Probiotics
Here’s a simple primer on how to buy, store, and consume probiotics.
10 Tips to Tackle Candida
Candida overgrowth can cause a wide range of health problems, but these troublemaking fungi respond well to natural treatments.
Is Your Kombucha the Real Thing?
People spend millions of dollars on the popular fermented tea, but several recent lawsuits question whether the commercial brews are actually good for you.
Are Spore-Forming Probiotics Safe to Eat?
Spore-forming soil-based organisms in probiotic supplements and snack foods are becoming more common, but they may not be right for everyone.
This Is Your Body on Flour
A diet high in flours made from wheat or other grains affects every system in the body. Here’s a quick guide to flour’s far-reaching effects.
Why Prebiotics Are as Important as Probiotics
Good gut health requires more than consuming enough probiotics.
The Hidden Liver Crisis
Nonalcoholic fatty liver disease affects up to a third of Americans, taking a toll on our collective health. Nutrition and lifestyle changes can turn it around.
Constipated? Here Are 8 Ways to Keep Things Moving
Chronic constipation affects millions of Americans. Here are some tips to help.
The Sour Truth About Sweet Fruit
In his new book, Genius Foods, Max Lugavere talks about which foods to embrace — and avoid — for optimal brain health.
How to Build a Gut-Friendly Plate
Simplify your meals with Robyn Youkilis’s “Good Gut Rule of Five.”
Power Parfait
This recipe, from Robyn Youkilis’s new book, is a gut-friendly way to start your day.
Can An Elimination or Low-FODMAP Diet Treat IBS?
Nutrition protocols that remove common irritants give the gut lining a chance to heal. Here’s how an elimination diet and a low-FODMAP diet are used to treat IBS.
How to Get Rid of Bloating
Find relief with simple lifestyle strategies.
What Is SIBO, and How Is it Treated?
Small intestinal bacterial overgrowth (SIBO) is common in those with IBS. Here’s what it is and how to treat it.
How to Heal Arthritis Naturally
Susan Blum, MD, MPH, author of a new book on arthritis, outlines a three-step guide to treat joint pain.
An Integrative Approach for IBS Relief
Irritable bowel syndrome affects millions of people, but an integrative approach may provide relief.
12 Strategies for a Safe Detox
If you detox too quickly — or without the right support — you might reabsorb some of the toxins you’re trying to get rid of. Here are some tips to detox safely.
ADHD: A Nutritional Tune-Up
Here are nine ways to use nutrition to help children with ADHD and ADD.
Revolutionary Act 35: Move It Out
Most of us would rather not talk about poop, but it turns out that what exits your body is just as important as what goes in.