This article on leaky gut and intestinal permeability is a guest post from Mike Daciuk, FDN, PT of Interactive Body Balance. What do you think when you hear the term "leaky gut?" While most natural and alternative healthcare practitioners will understand it to mean increased intestinal permeability, the average person - and even many conventional physicians - may not. While … [Read more...] about A Guide to Leaky Gut Syndrome and How to Heal It Naturally
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8 Effective Natural Home Remedies for Constipation Relief
Constipation isn’t something anyone necessarily likes to talk about, but it’s a reality for just about everyone at some point. Where is gets confusing is determining just how often you should go. Some people regularly have a bowel movement once per day; some have one every couple of days; others have one multiple times per day. What healthcare professionals tell us is that … [Read more...] about 8 Effective Natural Home Remedies for Constipation Relief
8 Must-Read Tips Before Buying Natural Supplements
Natural dietary supplements come in many shapes and forms, and here at Natural Alternative Remedy, we’ve tried our share of products – with mixed results. While our goal is to find the best out there, we realize that we can’t always keep up with the ever-growing supplement supply. With the increasing interest in living naturally healthy lives, the dietary supplement industry … [Read more...] about 8 Must-Read Tips Before Buying Natural Supplements
Can The Non-Alcohol Compound Resveratrol Improve Cardiovascular Health?
Red wine is often cited as the main reason that the French can have a high-fat diet while also having low rates of heart disease. Research has shown that red wine contains a number of compounds that can have a positive effect on a wine drinker's cholesterol levels. In order to understand how wine can naturally reduce your cholesterol, it is important to also understand how … [Read more...] about Can The Non-Alcohol Compound Resveratrol Improve Cardiovascular Health?
5 Reasons to Add More Cilantro to Your Diet
There's few herbs with such powerful and characteristic flavor as cilantro. Used extensively in cooking to liven up dishes ranging from salads to burritos, cilantro is a well-known and great tasting herb that also has powerful medicinal and nutritional benefits. Let's take a look at five simple reasons why you should add more cilantro to your diet. 1. Eliminates Heavy … [Read more...] about 5 Reasons to Add More Cilantro to Your Diet