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Apple Cider Vinegar Supplements, with Superfoods

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Apple cider vinegar supplements

By Dr. Josh Axe Apple cider vinegar (or ACV) is made from fermented apples. It requires the use of yeast, which turns the sugars found in apples first into alcohol, and then into vinegar.  This whole process is called fermentation, and it produces a healthful vinegar that’s full of beneficial bacteria, as well as other compounds including acetic acid and polyphenol antioxidants.  If you want to reap the health perks of ACV, you can either drink unfiltered/raw ACV (such as in juice or a smoothie) or take it in supplement form.  Are apple cider vinegar supplements the same as drinking...

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Metabolism Boosters, Including Certain Exercises & Supplements

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Metabolism boosters

By Christine Ruggeri  Did you know that all body processes, from digestion to brain functionality, require metabolizing calories into usable energy? Our metabolism allows for the conversion of foods and drinks into energy, but what happens when it slows down or gets sluggish? Fewer calories will be burned, leaving more to be stored as fat in the body. This can make it difficult to maintain a healthy weight and maintain healthy energy levels.  Thankfully, there are foods you can add to your diet and lifestyle changes you can make to boost your metabolism. These metabolism boosters can help to burn...

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Benefits of Apple Cider Vinegar

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Apple cider vinegar benefits

By Jill Levy While apple cider vinegar (ACV) has become a trendy “detox” ingredient in recent years, did you know that it’s actually been used for its health-promoting benefits for centuries? Even Hippocrates himself — referred to as the “father of medicine,” as he was an ancient Greek physician— was a fan of ACV. Today, you’re most likely to find ACV in recipes such as mocktails, smoothies, marinades or salad dressings, and even some DIY skin care formulations. Traditionally, it was used to help unlock the nutrient content of certain foods such as vegetables, for example by unleashing minerals from...

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How to Reduce Bloating

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How to reduce bloating

By Jill Levy Bloating is common and affects just about everybody at some point. About 25 percent of mostly healthy adults report that they have occasional bloating.  Whether it’s caused by certain foods you've eaten or a big meal, bloating often results in feelings of discomfort, occasional gas, concern over your appearance and sometimes occasional constipation. What helps to relieve bloating? Below we’ll look at how to reduce bloating using strategies including diet changes, supplements and habits that keep stress in check. What Causes Bloating in the Gut? There are many potential reasons why you might develop a bloated gut, for...

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Probiotic Gummies Benefits & Why They Should Be SBOs

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SBO probiotic gummies

By Dr. Josh Axe Probiotics are healthy microbes, including bacteria and yeast, that live inside each of our gut microbiomes. Not only are trillions of these microbes residing in your GI tract, they can also be consumed from probiotic foods and supplements.  What happens to your body when you start taking probiotics? Probiotic health benefits include supporting a healthy microbiome, as well as healthy digestive and immune system functions. For example, probiotics assist in maintaining a healthy gut lining, proper nutrient absorption, elimination and immune responses. When choosing a probiotic supplement, you typically have the option of purchasing capsules, powder...

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