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Ginger, an Ancient Digestive Remedy I like all kinds of tea, so we usually have a variety of stock in our cupboard: chai-white, chai-green, green tea-jasmine (this is my favorite!), earl grey, and chamomile. Peppermint tea is also good to have, because it can control appetite when you drink it before meals (Peppermint, the Almighty …
Peppermint, the Almighty Natural Digestive Aid! Despite being a holistic nutritionist, I didn’t know much about essential oils until I started to work at a health food store. To be honest, I was never a fan of aromatherapy when it was the “thing” a while ago. From my observations, people just love essential oils nowadays …
Protein and Weight Loss Since I started paying more attention to what to cook for my husband and adding more physical activities into our lives, he has been losing weight slowly…one pound every week for a few weeks now. To be honest, I was expecting more pounds to disappear quicker, since he has a long …
3 Simple Steps to Start Weight Loss: The Optimal Intestinal Health Way, Part 1 Since I calculated my husband’s BMI (Body Mass Index) and discovered that he was close to being “very obese”, I have been reading all kinds of weight loss books. These books were not all mine, in fact, I was very surprised …
Knowing your BMI can be a first step to a Healthier You! There are many “weight loss” supplements at a health food store where I work. Some products are very popular and others are not, depending on the reputation of their effectiveness (or simply due to the frequency of advertisement). In my opinion, none of …
How and Why do you get Ulcers? One of my sisters-in-law used to suffer from “ulcers”. She suffered from acute abdominal pain and claimed that she got this due to the stresses in her life. It is a common assumption that stress and anxiety can cause ulcers and it was thought to be the result …
3 Top Recommended Supplements for Constipation Since I work at a health food store, I notice that many people (especially young people) are interested in “Detox” and looking for some effective tools. There are many detox products at the store and they work for different parts of the body (liver, kidneys, colon, skin, lungs, and …
Probiotics, How to Find the Right One for You. There are so many kinds of probiotics on the market and they all sound great. Each company claims that their products are the best for you. In fact, supplements are just like food, one kind doesn’t satisfy everyone. Different brands may work well to some people, …
A Top Recommended Supplement for IBD One of the reasons why I started this website was to understand more about inflammatory bowel diseases (IBD) and be able to support people with IBD, especially Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis. My brother was diagnosed with the latter only a few years ago (see My Story for details). …
Are you getting enough Omega-3 in your diet? There are so many kinds of Omega-3 Essential Fatty Acids on the shelves at a health food store. Some are oil, some are liquid form, some are capsules, and so on. We all know that Essential Fatty Acids (EFAs) have many health benefits, but how do you …