It’s that time of year when "the stomach bug" runs rampant through families across the country. The dreaded stomach bug or what some call the flu is not technically the flu or even a bug at all. It’s most often a form of norovirus that targets the gastrointestinal tract. With diarrhea and vomiting, sometimes even severe versions of these, "the stomach bug" can quickly -ruin holiday plans. Here is how...
Digestive enzymes are extremely important for proper digestion and nutrition. We all need them, and most of us have them. But a lack of digestive enzymes can leave us feeling lousy. Let's take a closer look at why they’re so essential and how to determine -if you need them. Where do Digestive Enzymes Come From? - Digestive enzymes normally occur naturally in the body for most people and are an essential...
While some strains of -Escherichia coli- are harmless, approximately -265,000 people- are infected with a dangerous form of -E. coli- each year. And the consequences, for some, can be devastating. Although -E. coli- causes mild symptoms in most people, it can cause life-threatening complications in -5% to 10% -of the infected population. Some strains of -E. coli- are harmful to humans, causing gastrointestinal...