Psyllium, like any weight loss aid, can assist people who are trying to slim down if it is taken correctly and complements a healthy diet and regular exercise. There are two ways in which psyllium assists with weight loss. If it is taken before meals, it can help to create a feeling o...
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Psyllium can be found in capsule or wafer form, or in pure powder, which can be added to juice and smoothies. Another heart-healthy supplement to consider, says Jaber, is red yeast rice, a product of yeast grown on white rice, typically found in capsule form. It contains monacolin K,...
Always monitor their stool throughout (and after) transitioning to a new diet or treat.Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD)IBD happens when your dog's intestines become inflamed and swollen, resulting in a thickened intestinal lining.When this occurs, the digestion and absorption of nutrients are ...
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Triglycerides are particles in the blood that transport fat. They come from excess sugar (refined carbohydrate) and fat intake in the diet and can also be made in the liver. Triglycerides are converted into energy in the body; for example, to fuel muscles. If people don't use their muscles...
To treat and prevent diverticulosis and, in turn, diverticulitis, it is recommended to consume a high-fiber diet that focuses on fresh fruits and vegetables and whole grains – preferably grains like quinoa and well-cooked brown rice. It’s also important to get both soluble and insoluble fiber...
A powerful protocol to help heal and fully restore the liver, is to drink one cup of freshly squeezed lemon juice each day when you rise for 90 days. This will promote a major clearing of toxins stored in your liver, enabling to return to optimum healthy function if you support the proce...
Psyllium Husk: Feeds the gut microbiome. Good bacteria in the gut help to convert oestrogen into the active form, helping hormonal balance. The gut microbiome is also passed on to a baby after birth so having a healthy gut is vital for their healthy development!
Fibers, such as chia, flax, psyllium, or bran, help lower triglycerides. Fibrates, a class of cholesterol-lowering drugs that have been used for decades, also have a triglyceride-lowering effect through the same general mechanisms. Alpha-lipoic acid, a dietary supplement antioxidant, also has tr...