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Your gut microbiome is all of the bacteria, and other microbes in your digestive tract. It's crucial for health because it helps break...

Recently, I have been struggling with neck and shoulder pain. I work out at a local gym 3 times a week in order to maintain my muscle mass because I am 66 years old and I refuse to watch passively as my muscles atrophy. The problem I encountered is that my neck and shoulder muscles got extremely tight. My neck got stiff and turning my head became painful. Part of this was caused by my muscles tightening up and not releasing as they should. An additional problem is that th

A few years ago, when I was working at a desk job for 8 hours every day, I had a bad bout with sciatica. I tried everything I could to relieve the pain. I took ibuprofen, acetaminophen, and muscle relaxers. I went to a therapist who used dry needling and massage to ease the tightness in my hip. I also tried using hot and cold packs, and a TENS Unit to disrupt the pain signal. I found the TENS unit a bit harsh. It stimulates muscles contractions and can easily be turned

Healthy and Delicious Homemade Protein Bars I just made this batch of protein granola bars today. This is our go to snack…healthy and...

Microplastics : New research presented at UEG Week 2025 revealed that microplastics can alter the human gut microbiome, with changes...

Your metabolic rate is not static, it is affected by your lifestyle It seems to make sense that if your metabolism is slow, you will gain...

No life on earth can survive without water, it is required for the chemical reactions that sustain all life. There just wouldn't be any...

Last night one of the smoke alarms in our house started chirping every 15 minutes or so. I replaced the battery and the beeping...

Movement is essential to life The Smart Wellness Method is for people who want more energy, more balance and a healthier body, but do not...

Dannon and Yoplait Flavored Yogurts We have all been taught to think of yogurt as a wholesome, low fat, and low calorie source of protein....

Beneficial Gut Bacteria Antibiotics save countless lives each year, they are true miracle drugs. Infections have been a leading cause of...

Ultra-Processed Foods Have Lots of Calories and Few Nutrients Ultra-processed foods are everywhere — from sodas and chips to frozen meals...

We Take NuBiome and M-Smart Together Why do we take NuBiome and M-Smart? These two supplements work together to address different...

Stable blood sugar supports wellbeing Here are some simple, no cost things you can do right now to maintain steady blood sugar levels...

Glycemic Index Scores of Common Foods The glycemic index is a measure of how quickly a food raises your blood sugar level after you...

Feeling strong and vibrant at 75 How do you want to feel when you are 75? What are you doing now to make that happen? The quality of...

The Glucose Molecule is Essential to Life What is Glucose? Is it good or bad for me? Glucose is a tiny molecule that your life depends...

Moving your body is essential to your health. Things that don't move are dead. You know you need to move more, but don't like to...

M-Smart regulates your blood glucose response to multiple types of carbs including both starches and sugars. Because of this, it will...

Michael Pollan is a botanist, a professor, the author of several books, and also happens to be Michael J. Fox's brother-in-law. I love...