Healthy digestion is crucial for overall well-being. Digestive issues may stem from various factors, such as aging and dietary choices. Studies suggest that vitamin D and probiotics can support optimal digestion, reduce infectious diarrhea, and protect the gut in non-alcoholic fatty liver disease. Prioritizing non-processed, whole foods, water intake, stress management, and appropriate supplementation can contribute to digestive health.
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For Women: how hormones and stress affect our digestion
While women generally have an easier time talking about our health than do our male counterparts, one area in which we lag behind is being open about our digestive issues. Many women have chronic digestive issues that come with us to work and impair productivity, while reducing overall quality of life at home. Feeling stigmatization…
Low On Energy? Digestion Matters
If there’s anything more uncomfortable to discuss than digestive and gut-health issues, it’s the astounding numbers of Americans these issues affect. According to the National Institutes of Health, about one in five Americans suffers from digestive diseases, including GERD- style heartburn (65 million prescriptions per year), constipation (63 million cases), Irritable Bowel Syndrome (15 million…
Betsy's Health Foods: Always taking your health & your budget to heart 