Probiotics have become widely popular to minimize digestive issues, but today people are turning to these “good” bacteria to help clear their complexions as well.   Our skin is a reflection of our inner health, so it makes sense that the more toxins we can eliminate, the better our skin will look.  Studies are showing that acne and other skin conditions may be linked to intestinal health, so the use of probiotic supplements could save a lot of time and money spent on high costing skin treatments.  Probiotics can help stimulate the immune system and aid in the overall healthy of our body inside and out. 

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NOW Foods Acidophilus & Bifidus is a best-selling probiotic supplement.

Probiotic supplements help to restore a healthy population of beneficial bacteria in your intestines.   Probiotics are most commonly used for digestive disorders, less often (but very effectively) for immune system support.  They’re among the safest supplements you can use since they never enter the bloodstream and are essentially non-toxic.  Recent research suggests that probiotics can lower cholesterol, too. (more…)

Give Your Shakes a Boost!

Sure, protein shakes are a great way to get extra protein in your diet, but if that’s all you use your protein shake for  - just protein - then you’re missing out.  (more…)

Long before it’s talked about on the evening news or Oprah, the most interesting nutritional news and research first appears in peer-reviewed  scientific journals; the ones nobody reads but doctors, scientists or grad students. So once a month, AllStarHealth summarizes some of the most promising new findings in our Nutrition News Roundup.

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There are already plenty of benefits ascribed to probiotic supplements, but helping you sleep isn’t usually one of them.  That’s what’s so surprising about what researchers at Osaka University, Japan, recently discovered about one type of probiotic organism. (more…)

Get the most of of each supplement in your regimen by taking it at the ideal time.

They say timing is everything. That’s especially true when it comes to certain nutritional supplements.  Taking a supplement at the wrong time can make a big difference in terms of the results you’ll get.  Or, it can make no difference at all.  You’ll know which is which when you’ve checked out our guide to supplement timing. (more…)

Sugar gliders know the truth: friendly bacteria occur in most yogurt, and that's good......

By resupplying your body with “friendly” bacteria, Probiotics can be incredibly useful supplements to both keep you healthy and help you pull through a wide range of health problems.  Probiotic supplements have been around for a long time, but recent high-profile ad campaigns for probiotics in yogurt as well as food poisoning outbreaks have really taken them prime time and renewed interest in these bacterial supplements. But although probiotic supplements come in capsules and tablets just like vitamins, there are big differences between the two, so we’ve put together a guide for buying, storing and using your probiotic supplements for the best possible results. (more…)

"You call that a strong immune system!? That ain't no strong immune system, read the blog son!!"

Holidays are supposed to be a time of reflection and joy. And they are, until you get sick. The Cold & Flu season is here again; cooler weather, traveling, more time spent indoors, and holiday stress all undermine your body’s immune defenses making those illnesses more likely now than at any other time of the year. It’s never a good time to get sick, but the Holidays are about the worst time. Well, we’ve got you covered. Here’s how to whip that immune system into shape and keep it running at full power so you can enjoy unwrapping presents instead of another box of Kleenex. You can do any or all of these things, but don’t wait too long to get started. Fall in, soldier!

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