Discover the surprising truth about stomach acid and its vital role in your health!
Apr 20, 2016 | Digestion
Acid reflux occurs when food and stomach acids regurgitate back into the esophagus, causing burning pain in the lower chest. Other symptoms include bloating, belching, sore throat, snoring, difficult breathing and ulcers. The early stages of digestion occur with the... read moreMar 27, 2016 | Digestion
Raw, fermented foods are brimming with health-promoting probiotics, and have been staples of the human diet for thousands of years. One such ancient food is sauerkraut, produced simply by breaking and covering cabbage leaves, and letting this sit for several days or... read moreMar 2, 2016 | Digestion
Bromelain is an enzyme with many uses and health benefits. Enzymes are considered even more important functionally than vitamins and minerals. Without enzymes, food cannot be broken down into its constituent nutrients, and enzymes are needed for most cellular... read moreFeb 7, 2016 | Digestion
Fried foods clog arteries and lead to strokes and Alzeimer’s. Clogged veins and arteries cause heart attacks and aneurysms. Canola oil is a major GMO product (genetically modified to contain pesticides), and is used by almost all restaurants and in manufactured... read moreJan 13, 2016 | Digestion
Acid reflux, and the heartburn that results, occurs when acid from the stomach backs up into the esophagus. An estimated 1/3 of “standard diet” eaters experience heartburn on a regular basis. Treatment with both over-the-counter (OTC) and prescription... read moreNov 25, 2015 | Digestion
Gluten is the common protein found in wheat, barley, oats, spelt, and rye. Gluten is a sticky, storage protein that when combined with water becomes `gluey.` In the digestive tract this reaction can lead to gluten binding to the small intestinal wall, where it can... read more