Life Change Habits

What are  probiotics ? probiotics   plural of pro·bi·ot·ic (Noun) Noun     A probiotic substance or preparation.     A microorganism introduced into the body for its beneficial qualities.  The root of the word probiotic comes from the Greek word  pro , meaning  to promote  and  biotic , meaning  life . But what are probiotics actually, and how do they work?  The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) defines probiotics as "live microorganisms, which, when administered in adequate amounts, confer a health benefit on the host."  Probiotics are indeed alive, and most of these microorganisms are bacteria.  People may associate bacteria with antibiotics and antibacterial products. However, not all bacteria are harmful. In fact some types of bacteria beneficial and helpful to maintaining our health. That's right, not all bacteria are bad for us! Our digestive system normall...

  As cold and flu season begins it seems that every place you go someone is sneezing! How can you boost your immunity so that you can stay healthy this fall and winter? Getting sick is not only unpleasant, but inconvenient, and  zaps your energy level too.    If you have kids, you know how hard it is to avoid catching germs from those little slimy hands – they are like sponges! On average, school-age kids in America experience eight to ten colds a year? If you have two children, and the average cold lasts for ten days, and each parent gets half of their colds. That’s (8+8+4+4) x 10=240 days of someone possibly being sick in your household –more than half the year!    Fortunately, there are some easy ways to strengthen your immune system by adding some common yet nutritious foods to your diet. They have high immunity-boosting nutrients (e.g. vitamins A, B, and C, zinc), anti-viral and/or anti-bacterial properties:    1. Yogurt or Kefir (i...