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Watchdog Group Reports - Most Probiotics Fail This Test!
[Health-and-Fitness:Supplements] When a consumer watchdog group recently tested 25 probiotic supplements, it discovered that eight contained less than one percent of the live bacteria advertised on the label. Even worse, six had only a few million living cells at the time they were tested. Here's how to make sure the probiotic you purchase passes this potency test.

Why is This Food Causing Problems NOW?
[Health-and-Fitness:Nutrition] If you've noticed your indigestion, gas, bloating and heartburn have gotten worse in the past few years, it's not your imagination. Once you hit 40, digestive problems skyrocket. But rather than giving up foods you love or chewing on antacids, try this natural remedy first.

Colostrum - Nature's Perfect Food For Newborns And Adults
[Health-and-Fitness:Supplements] Referred to by one source as a "super-nutrient", colostrum is fast becoming recognized as a way to assure health and immunity. Over 100 separate studies have proven that adults' immune systems can be "reprogrammed" to become healthier with a daily supplement of bovine colostrum.

Don't Accept Digestive Problems As A Fact Of Life
[Health-and-Fitness] Go to your doctor about your indigestion, gas, constipation, acid reflux or other digestive complaint and I'll bet at the end of your visit you'll walk out with one of two things: an order for a bunch of tests, or a prescription for an acid-reducing drug. Before you reach for an antacid or one of those prescription "purple pills," here's a safer, natural way to keep uncomfortable digestive problems at bay.

Don't Be Fooled by Yogurt Labels!
[Health-and-Fitness:Nutrition] There's no question that yogurt is good for you. And you've probably seen the bevy of commercials claiming that yogurt is all you need to keep you regular. But is a yogurt a day really enough to keep your digestive health in balance?

Probiotics: What to Know Before You Buy
[Health-and-Fitness:Supplements] Did you know that 75% of your body's immune cells are in the intestines. And we know that as long as the "friendly flora" in our gastrointestinal tract stay active and working well, so do we. But before you purchase just any probiotic supplement, read this first.

The Power of Probiotics: The Solution to Energized Health
[Health-and-Fitness:Supplements] Do you know what the #1 Medical Complaint is? It's not fatigue, colds, or even the flu. It's poor digestion. And here's a safe, effective solution that provides relief without "purple pills."