Nutrients Archives - Experience Life

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How to Treat Candida Overgrowth

By Catherine Guthrie

Yeasts are a natural component of the human microbiome, but when they proliferate, they can lead to misery. Learn what you can do to keep them in check.

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Which Health Conditions Do Probiotics Help?

By Mo Perry

IBS, leaky gut syndrome, and mood disorders are just some of the conditions probiotics may help treat.

Person shopping for probiotic in pharmacy

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How Do I Find the Right Probiotic Supplement for Me?

By Mo Perry

Not all probiotics — or gut microbiomes — are created equal. Here's how to find the right probiotic for you.

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Can’t I Just Get the Probiotics I Need From Food?

By Mo Perry

Even if you eat a high-quality diet, you might want to supplement with a probiotic. Here's why.

Two probiotic supplements with green background

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How Do I Identify a Quality Probiotic Supplement?

By Mo Perry

The FDA doesn't regulate supplements, but here are some tips to suss out a quality probiotic.

- Gut Health -

Everything You Need to Know About Probiotics

By Mo Perry

Why are probiotics so popular? Are all supplements equally effective? Can I get enough friendly bacteria from food? Health experts address these and other common questions.

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4 Supplements for Anxiety Relief

By Catherine Guthrie

In addition to herbal remedies, targeted nutritional supplements can help manage chronic anxiety.

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6 Tips for Buying Herbal Remedies

By Catherine Guthrie

Start with single-herb formulations, beware the cheapest option, and four more tips for buying herbal remedies.

- Stress Relief -

5 Herbs for Anxiety

By Catherine Guthrie

Plant-based remedies to help ease your mind.

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How to Eat More Turmeric

By Christine Schrum

Here are some easy ways to get more turmeric in your diet.

- Nutrition -

How to Buy and Store Turmeric

By Christine Schrum

Why it pays to buy fair-trade, organic turmeric powder — plus, how best to store this anti-inflammatory spice.

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The Health Benefits of Turmeric

By Christine Schrum

Turmeric is a potent, anti-inflammatory spice with a wide range of promising therapeutic properties.

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How Healthy People Decode Labels

By Alyssa Ford

All natural? No additives? Our experts help you separate the hype from the reality in the grocery aisle.

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Is Raw-Milk Cheese Safe to Eat?

By Elizabeth Millard

Most people do not need to avoid raw-milk cheeses, says our expert.

Group of people eating a avariety of cheese

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Can People Who Are Dairy Intolerant Eat Cheese?

By Elizabeth Millard

It depends. But, goat and sheep cheeses are often tolerable for people with lactose and casein intolerances.

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The pH Factor

By Jack Challem

Some foods make you acid. Some foods make you alkaline. But why should you care about alkaline versus acidic? Here's what everyone should know about how to balance the body's pH.