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Probiotics and Short Chain Fatty Acids: The Good News

Good bacteria species such as Clostridia, Bacteroides, Lactobacillus, Bifidobacterium and Akkermansia species ferment the fiber from our diet and secrete short chain fatty acids (SCFA’s) that have a positive effect on the body and brain. The names of these are butyrate, propionate, and acetate. Butyrate comes from anaerobic bacteria such as Bacteroides and Clostridia, these we cannot supplement in a probiotic capsule but we can feed the ones that are already colonized since birth with fiber in our diets. Propionate and Acetate are produced by aerobic bacteria and these are in common probiotic supplements. Here are the actions and [...]

Probiotics and Short Chain Fatty Acids: The Good NewsWendy Wells2025-07-13T01:44:46+00:00

Refresh with a Hormone Balancing Juice Recipe

Discover a delicious juice recipe that can help balance your hormones and boost your overall health. Perfect for a refreshing and nutritious drink!Explore the rejuvenating power of a delightful juice recipe designed to harmonize your hormones and enhance your well-being. This refreshing blend not only tantalizes the taste buds but also packs a nutritional punch, making it an ideal choice for those seeking a natural boost to their health regimen. Discover how simple ingredients can come together to create a beverage that not only refreshes but also supports hormonal balance, offering a delicious way to nourish your body and [...]

Refresh with a Hormone Balancing Juice RecipeWendy Wells2025-01-14T07:57:40+00:00

Phenomenal Phytonutrients Benefit Health!

An interesting question that people commonly ask about food and nutrition: Is there that much difference between foods grown 30 years ago and foods grown today? The answer is YES. Decades ago, conventionally grown fruits and vegetables were much richer in vitamins and minerals than the varieties most of us are consuming in the 21stCentury. The root of the problem is soil depletion, a result of the invasive agricultural processes used on conventional farms. Over the past half century, there are reliable declines in the amount of protein, calcium, phosphorus, iron, vitamin C, and the B vitamins found in [...]

Phenomenal Phytonutrients Benefit Health!Wendy Wells2023-12-29T01:54:13+00:00

Which Natural Sweetener is Best?

Consuming this artificial sweetener on a daily basis has shown to increase your risk of metabolic syndrome (pre-diabetes) by 35%, and increase your risk for diabetes type 2 by 65%. Read to find out more...

Which Natural Sweetener is Best?Wendy Wells2024-01-02T21:12:10+00:00

Reducing inflammation in the body

What is inflammation actually? Inflammation is a good thing! Immune cells in the area send alert signals called cytokines and they bring healing to the area in need. Cytokines cause healing and also cause pain. When it goes on daily, weekly, chronically is when our body gets out of balance. In general, if our inflammation is high, any pain, strain, arthritis, or soreness will be felt more and can last longer than if we are in a healthier, lower inflammation state. We cannot exist without any inflammation as it’s needed to send signals for healing. The problems arise [...]

Reducing inflammation in the bodyWendy Wells2019-01-16T19:27:22+00:00

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