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Which Health Conditions Do Probiotics Help?
IBS, leaky gut syndrome, and mood disorders are just some of the conditions probiotics may help treat.
How Do I Find the Right Probiotic Supplement for Me?
Not all probiotics — or gut microbiomes — are created equal. Here's how to find the right probiotic for you.
Can’t I Just Get the Probiotics I Need From Food?
Even if you eat a high-quality diet, you might want to supplement with a probiotic. Here's why.
How Do I Identify a Quality Probiotic Supplement?
The FDA doesn't regulate supplements, but here are some tips to suss out a quality probiotic.
Everything You Need to Know About Probiotics
Why are probiotics so popular? Are all supplements equally effective? Can I get enough friendly bacteria from food? Health experts address these and other common questions.
4 Supplements for Anxiety Relief
In addition to herbal remedies, targeted nutritional supplements can help manage chronic anxiety.
6 Tips for Buying Herbal Remedies
Start with single-herb formulations, beware the cheapest option, and four more tips for buying herbal remedies.
What Are the 5 Best Herbs for Anxiety?
Plant-based remedies to help ease your mind.
What Is Your Unique Carbohydrate Tolerance?
Depending on your genetics and your microbiome, your body might respond to carbohydrates differently.
The Health Benefits of Turmeric
Turmeric is a potent, anti-inflammatory spice with a wide range of promising therapeutic properties.
Is Raw-Milk Cheese Safe to Eat?
Most people do not need to avoid raw-milk cheeses, says our expert.
Can People Who Are Dairy Intolerant Eat Cheese?
It depends. But, goat and sheep cheeses are often tolerable for people with lactose and casein intolerances.
The pH Factor
Some foods make you acid. Some foods make you alkaline. But why should you care about alkaline versus acidic? Here's what everyone should know about how to balance the body's pH.
Top Foods for Addiction Recovery
The following foods can support the body nutritionally as it adjusts and rebuilds during recovery.
Nutrition for Addiction Recovery
What you eat can play a key role in overcoming drug and alcohol addiction.
Here’s What Not to Eat When You Have a Cold
The foods and beverages you shun when you're sick can be just as important as those you eat.
The Best Supplements for Colds
Integrative nutritionist Kathie Swift, RDN, MS, recommends the following supplements when fighting off a cold.
11 Foods to Eat When You Have a Cold
Conquer a cold by eating wisely. Here are several foods that make you feel better.
The Pros and Cons of Eating Soy
Should you consume soy? Health experts answer key questions about this sometimes-confusing food.
9 Healing Herbs
Herbs were our first wonder drugs, and they remain powerful medicine to this day. Learn more about these health-promoting plants.
The Truth About Refined Grains
When ground into flours, most grains act like sugar in the body, triggering weight gain, inflammation and blood-sugar imbalances. Here’s why whole kernels are a better option than processed grains.