You’ve probably heard that probiotics are critical for good digestion; that they can alleviate constipation, diarrhea, gas, and even support your immune system.

But probiotics alone aren’t enough.

If you are bothered by certain foods and you have been taking antacids,, laxatives and other acid blockers, you will want to get at the root of the problem with digestive enzymes. Without digestive enzymes, undigested food sits in your digestive tract leaving you bloated, gassy, either constipated or with diarrhea. Before long you can lose energy, age faster and grow ill.

The Mayo Clinic confirms certain enzyme production can decrease up … (read more)

This is the second article in the series on Weight Loss and Dirty Tricks Your Mind and Body Play on you.  Your mind probably has convinced you that fiber is not that important. You may even tell yourself you get enough and that you are regular, after all you have a bowel movement every other day.

The need for adequate fiber is really understated. Most people get half of what they need.  Fiber is necessary for a healthy digestion, elimination pattern and for a stable blood sugar.  This article focuses on the benefits of fiber and your blood sugar.

Why … (read more)

This is a delicious dip for vegetables or as a topping for sliced tomatoes. Keep this handy in refrigerator for when you want to snack. The avocado makes this creamy and satisfying.

Makes 2 cups

Ingredients

• 1 avocado, diced (firm)
• 1 cucumber (seeded or use seedless), chopped
• 1 medium to large lemon, juice and zest
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• ½ cup raw spinach
• 1 green onion, chopped

Combine all ingredients and puree until smooth.  For a more interesting dip leave some of the chopped cucumbers out and then add back in once all other ingredients have been pureed.   Serve … (read more)

Have been working, I mean really working at weight loss only to stall out and have nothing happen? Nothing at all. No more pounds come off, and you become increasingly frustrated and less motivated.  

There are several reasons for this. We are going to do a series of articles to help you understand what might be happening.

In this first article, we are going to talk about something that is probably the cause of most people giving up their tremendous efforts at losing weight.

We do have several options available for you to jumpstart weight loss, detox and lose … (read more)