The Gut-Balancing Power of Probiotics

Let’s talk about what’s going on in your gut—specifically with your tiny gut bugs called probiotics. Probiotics are live microorganisms that help keep you healthy. As “good bacteria,” probiotics help bring balance to your gut Read More

Leaky Gut Syndrome: Five Tips to Cure Leaky Gut

Leaky gut, otherwise known as intestinal permeability, is a major underlying cause of many health issues, including IBS, headaches, weight gain, Hashimoto’s thyroiditis, anxiety, depression, autoimmune conditions, and allergies. These tips will help demystify leaky Read More

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Our condition spotlight section focuses on health issues that generally last longer than one year. Often referred to as chronic diseases they require ongoing medical attention or limit activities of daily living or both. Chronic diseases such as heart disease, cancer, and diabetes are the leading causes of death and disability in the United States. They are also leading drivers of the nation’s $3.8 trillion in annual health care costs.

Many chronic diseases are caused by a short list of risk behaviors:

Tobacco use and exposure to secondhand smoke.
Poor nutrition, including diets low in fruits and vegetables and high in sodium and saturated fats.
Lack of physical activity.
Excessive alcohol use.

By making healthy choices, you can reduce your likelihood of getting a chronic disease and improve your quality of life.