Probiotics are beneficial bacteria that counteract medications such as antacids and antibiotics, which kill off good gut bacteria. But they’re only half the story. Prebiotics, on the other hand, feed these bacteria and can help you avoid disease and weight gain.

If your waistband is feeling extra snug, don’t blame your dryer. More than likely, your stomach is to blame, thanks to eating habits and the digestive problems that they bring.

Constipation… If you’re an unlucky sufferer, it can be a real strain, a real pain, and a real concern and worry. Try implementing the following natural everyday strategies to help eliminate your constipation and keep things moving for good…

Constipation can be caused by many things, though most people never suspect the medicines they are taking. But, it turns out that there are seven sneaky medications you could be taking right now that could be making your restroom trips more troublesome than they should be.

Constipation is a serious matter. When you’re constipated, your body is bogged down with extra wastes it should be releasing. And that puts you at risk for health problems like hemorrhoids, incontinence, rectal prolapse, diverticulosis and colon cancer. But for some it’s a chronic problem…

If you compare your body to a 7 story building, a healthy gut is the first floor or foundation. Without a proper and strong foundation, all other floors of this building may come crashing down.