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For the Love of Garlic: There's a Reason Why It's So Popular

Just thinking about garlic can automatically bring about thoughts of Italian fare such as garlic pasta or bread, or your favorite Asian stir-fry. But what also might come to mind is the smell. With so many health benefits on garlic’s side, there must be a way to reap these benefits and avoid the odor or “garlic breath.” Keep reading to discover the many health benefits of garlic and why garlic supplements are just as effective as the real deal.

Probiotics: New Form of Relief for Hay Fever Sufferers

For years, hay fever sufferers have had to endure the sneezing, sniffling and all-around breathing difficulties that just came with the season. However, new research is hinting that probiotics have the power to help the body’s immune system adjust to grass pollen, which is the most common culprit of hay fever and other seasonal allergies.

New Study Shows Probiotics Reduce Cholesterol

Probiotics seem to be all the rage these days, and for good reason! They have a number of potential health benefits, including improving digestive health and possibly preventing colon cancer. And now there’s one more reason to introduce probiotics to your diet: a recent study showed that a diet combining soy and probiotics significantly reduced harmful lipids. Keep reading for more information on the increasing powers of probiotics, and probiotic supplements such as Bacteral.

Probiotics: What they Are and Why You Need Them – Part 2

Probiotics -- whether they are dietary supplements or foods that contain live, non-disease-causing bacteria normally found in the body -- have been shown to provide numerous benefits to your overall health. There is currently great enthusiasm for foods and supplements such as Bacteral that contain probiotics, and this enthusiasm is evidenced by the amount of commercials on television promoting such products. If you’re not familiar with probiotics, keep reading to find out some of the specific benefits you can gain from introducing probiotics into your diet.

Great Health Every Day? It's Easy, Eat Your Greens

Can you remember sitting at the dinner table and your mother repeatedly telling you to “Eat your greens!”?  Did she really know the nutritional value of these foods or was it just so food (and money) wouldn’t be wasted? Well, it was probably a little of both . . . but the fact remains: those greens have a TON of nutritional value! Eating five to nine servings of fruits and vegetables is recommended per day, but according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture, less than nine percent of American adults are meeting or exceeding that recommendation.  So what kinds of “greens” should you be getting on a regular basis? Almost all veggies have tremendous nutritional value, but some carry more than others. Keep reading to find out which ones . . .

Probiotics: What they Are and Why You Need Them – Part 1

Bacteria is a funny thing.  It makes people ill and yet it exists, in less severe amounts, all over the body: the skin, the intestinal and urinary tracts, and a whole host of other places.  Some of it helps to keep the body safe from serious illnesses – yet too much bacteria causes a person to get sick.  Probiotics are the bacteria which naturally occur naturally in food, or are added to it, and can be beneficial to one's health and overall wellness . . . particularly when it comes to protecting the body against certain illnesses. And as these friendly bacteria gain popularity in both the eyes of scientists and doctors, more options are being introduced to allow you to get the probiotics you need to stay healthy. One such product is Bacteral, an amazing probiotic supplement recently featured on EXTRA and endorsed by world-renowned doctors, Dr. Derrick DeSilva and Dr. Earl Mindell.

Is Your Diet Sabotaging Your Health?

With the change of seasons, you may be determined to stick to your diet and weight-loss program despite the colder temps and shorter days. However, make sure your diet isn’t “weighing you down” when it comes to your overall health. According to a recent study conducted at Michigan State University, being on a diet may impair the ability of your body to defend itself against the flu virus. Keep reading for important information on staying healthy and fit during the cold and flu season.

Live Longer with Acetyl-L-Carnitine and L-Carnitine

Carnitines, acetyl-L-carnitine and L-carnitine, are not exactly household words, but they are vital to your health. They actually provide incredible health benefits that work equally as well as the chemical-based pharmaceuticals that physicians inundate you with. Keep reading to find out why carnitines are such winners when it comes to your health and wellness.

What the Dairy Industry Doesn’t Want You to Know

We have all seen the ads on TV and on billboards proclaiming “Every Body Needs Milk” but is that a true statement or just really good PR by the dairy industry? The truth is that every body needs calcium and that milk is just another source of calcium. Another truth is that milk is not even the best source of calcium, vegetables are. Let’s take a closer look at the milk myth.

Boost Your Stamina with Beetroot Juice

Great news for has been announced for endurance athletes, the elderly population, and those that struggle with cardiovascular, respiratory, or metabolic diseases. Those that have a need to exercise longer and tire less quickly would be interested to know that a new British study indicates that beetroot juice has the ability to increase physical stamina and exercise endurance up to 16 percent.