Say you go to the doctor because you're having bouts of bloating, gas, constipation and/or heartburn.  After going through a series of questions and some tests, you get your diagnosis—possibly acid reflux, chronic constipation, IBS, etc.

It’s a sad reality that at a time in our history when advances in medicine are being made every day, as a nation we’re getting sicker and sicker!   One type of condition in particular that is rocketing into the stratosphere is autoimmune diseases.   With autoimmune diseases, your immune system is triggered into overreacting and strikes out against your healthy cells and organs, eventually harming them to the point where they can’t function properly or at all.

Gas is a normal by-product of digestion, but excessive gas is another thing...and it’s usually an indicator of T-R-O-U-B-L-E brewing.  Let’s get close and personal with your gas and see where you might fall on the “gas-o-meter” as well as look at ways to “clear the air” if your butt is trumpeting a little too much.

Most people are aware that a healthy diet of real foods provides vitamins, minerals, amino acids, fatty acids, glucose and fiber that your body needs.  And it's virtually impossible for a supplement to cover ALL bases as far as those nutrients are concerned.  But that's just the tip of the iceberg.

I think it’s safe to say most people think that viruses and bacteria are bad, dangerous and something that should be avoided at all cost.  Well, that’s not entirely true. As a matter of fact, sometimes they are even good guys!

One of the most common complaints people (especially women) report to their doctors is that they are ALWAYS bloated and gassy.  Unfortunately, since most doctors are focused on addressing symptoms—not underlying causes—many people with digestive issues are simply dismissed with one or more medications.