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Having digestive troubles? As we age, our gut tends to become more sensitive. When you were a teenager, you might have been able to eat an entire pizza without repercussions. Ten years later, that same pizza might leave you feeling bloating and uncomfortable.  Many of the gastrointestinal issues we face are the result of low levels of hydrochloric acid in the stomach. Acid is what breaks down food for digestion,...

Our idea of health is often divided into two parts: physical and emotional. Too many people prioritize one over the other, not understanding how closely these two aspects of health are linked.  Modern research is showing that the old saying “healthy body, healthy mind” is true. But the opposite is also proving to be true. Healthy mind, healthy body.  This article will explore the relationship between physical and mental health. ...

Feeling stressed? If you’re like most people then the answer to that question probably depends on the day of the week. Kids acting up? Big presentation at work today? Relationship struggles? Stressors like these seem to throw a wrench in our otherwise peaceful lives.  One recent study concluded that 78% of Americans feel stressed at least once a week and 15% report feeling stressed every day. A 2020 article from...

It’s that time of year again! Time for New Year’s resolutions, and if you’re like nearly half of Americans, you’ve probably made a few (and maybe even broken one or two of them already).  New Year’s resolutions are a manifestation of what some researchers call the “fresh start effect”. The fresh start effect refers to people’s tendency to align life changes with a temporal milestone such as the beginning of...