Aspartame

ASPARTAME WHAT IS ASPARTAME? Aspartame is an artificial sweetener which is added to food, drinks and medicines to provide sweetness without calories. It can be found in sugar free gum, diet drinks, light yogurt, sugar free jello, and even some cough medicines. It has...

SIBO

SIBO WHAT IS SIBO? SIBO means Small Intestinal Bacterial Overgrowth, a condition where there is too much bacteria in the small intestine. RISK FACTORS FOR SIBO Some possible causes of SIBO are: intestinal motility disorders, gastric surgery, injury or structural...

Bone Health

BONE HEALTH 54 million Americans have osteoporosis (weak bones) or osteopenia (lower than normal bone size). One in two women and one in four men over 50 years old may break a bone due to osteoporosis. WHAT CAUSES OSTEOPOROSIS? Weakened bones occur when the body loses...

Collagen

COLLAGEN WHAT IS COLLAGEN? Collagen is a type of protein called a structural protein. It is found in connective tissue, skin, and bones, and it helps these tissues maintain their shape. Other commonly known structural proteins are keratin and elastin. Collagen, like...

Caffeine

CAFFEINE Caffeine is a chemical that is found naturally in many plants, including coffee beans, tea leaves and cacao pods. It can also be manufactured and added to foods and beverages. Caffeine is a stimulant, which is why many people consume drinks like coffee to...

Diverticulitis

DIVERTICULITIS WHAT ARE DIVERTICULA? Diverticula are small, bulging pouches that can form in the lining of your digestive system. They are found most often in the lower part of the large intestine (colon). Diverticula themselves are common, especially after age 40,...

Kidney Stones

KIDNEY STONES WHAT ARE KIDNEY STONES Kidney stones are made of crystalized minerals that can accumulate inside your kidneys. The most common types are calcium oxalate stones (80%) and uric acid stones. If the stone becomes large enough it can cause damage to your...