The Accidental Herbalist

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Enzymes Encourage Healthy Digestion

Monday, September 7th, 2009

New supplements offer ways to take advantage of these essential nutrients

Like most Americans, you’ve probably experienced the symptoms before but tried not to speak of them. Heartburn. Bloating. Gas. Diarrhea. While these are common—and sometimes embarrassing—effects of poor digestion, they are by no means the only ailments that can occur. Unhealthy digestive systems can also [...]

How to Keep Stress From Going To Your Gut

Monday, August 24th, 2009

Calming nutrients can soothe and help maintain healthy weight

Stress instigates and activates many unpleasant signs, symptoms and side-effects. One of the worst is weight gain—especially abdominal-area fat, a secondary spin-off with serious implications (Jardine, 2005). “Dieting” itself is stressful, too, mentally and physically. Research conducted at the University of Kansas suggests that maintaining your hard-won [...]

New Hope for Carb Lovers

Monday, February 9th, 2009

Carbohydrates may once again reclaim their position on your plate, thanks to Professor Gideon Davies. This chemistry professor at the University of York in the U.K. recently received the prestigious Blue Riband Award for his research on carbohydrates and digestive enzymes.