Bifidus for Babies and for You

Did you know that for the first two years of life, babies are primarily protected by the probiotic bifidus? In fact, when babies are born they are covered with bifidus. In some health practices, babies are also rubbed all over with bifidus as soon as they are born.

The reason behind this practice is that bifidus acts as a natural antibiotic for the first two years of a baby's life. Bifidus also helps with digestion, especially in the large intestine. Finally, many health practitioners believe that bifidus also provides a sense of safety and self-esteem for infants. Clinically, babies who lacked enough bifidus have a tendency to lack self-esteem later in life, as well as develop digestive issues.

Interestingly enough, many adults who lack self-esteem or confidence regain a feeling of safety, confidence, and well-being after taking supplemental bifidus for several months. The moral of this particular blog?

"With bifidus, it's never too late to have a happy childhood!"

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Vegan Nutrition: Getting Enough B12?

A lot of people know that Vitamin B12 (cobalamin) is important to
health, but they may not know HOW important this vitamin is. Did
you know that Vitamin B12 is critical for:

  - energy production (red blood cell production)
  - a healthy nervous system
  - a strong digestive system
  - vibrant hair skin and nails
  - antioxidant protection

So B12 is definitely important to a healthy diet. Unfortunately
B12 is also one of the vitamins that is very difficult to get
from plants. That's bad news for vegans. If your diet consists
exclusively of food plants, chances are that you are not getting
enough B12.

Vegans and B12
If you are a vegan and want to ensure you get enough B12 in your
diet, you may think that simply taking a B12 supplement is enough
to cover the bases. It's not. It turns out that your body can
only absorb B12 in the biologically active form of cobalamins. So
taking any random store-bought B12 pill may not help you much.
Vegan nutrition is much more specific.

The good news is that there are natural sources of vegan food
plants that have high levels of biologically active B12 easily
absorbed by the body. One of these sources is blue-green algae,
specifically AFA (aphanizomenon flos aquae) blue-green algae from
Klamath Lake. Compared to spirulina and chlorella, this AFA algae
has a higher content of biologically active B12.

Whether or not you are a vegan, getting enough B12 is crucial to
health. Luckily, AFA blue green algae from Simplexity Health
offers a well-balanced, plant-based superfood that provides a
dense source of easily absorbed B12. Health in a pill--you can't
ask for anything simpler than that!

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Eating for Stress

When some of us are stressed, we reach for the powdered doughnut or the chocolate bar, and technically that could be stress eating. But that doesn't help you stay out of stress, except for a few moments. And the after effects are horrendous. You know what they say:

"A moment on the lips, an eternity on the hips!"

So that kind of stress eating doesn't help you. On the other hand, you can eat for stress--that is, change your diet so that you eat food for stress relief. Certain foods replenish and renew our bodies when we are stressed. Food for stress relief includes anything that contains:

• magnesium
• B vitamins, especially B-12
• coenzyme Q10
• chlorophyll

Not sure which foods have these vitamins and minerals? Try these:

• oysters
• halibut
• nuts and seeds
• blue-green algae
• spinach and leafy greens

Enjoy the taste and enjoy being free of stress!

Tip: Eating for stress works better if you start before you get way stressed out!

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Weak Immune System? Boost It!

Do you have a weak immune system, and catch every cold and flu that gets passed around? Or do you have other signs of a low immune system, such as skin disorders, allergies, or digestive problems?

If so, the good news is that there is a natural solution for boosting your weak immune system. Ready? Here it is ...

... go with your gut!

Your Gut and a Weak Immune System
What does your gut, or your gastrointestinal system have to do with your immune system? A lot! It turns out that your gut is the largest immune organ in your body, according to Len Saputo, M.D.

About 80% of our body's protective immunoglobulins are produced in the gut. That's a big word, but don't worry. Immunoglobulin is a substance the body uses to protect itself. For instance, one type of this substance is immunoglobulin A, or IgA. IgA can be found in mucous membranes throughout the body, including the nose, throat, bladder, breathing passages, and the gut. IgA is also in mother's milk, sweat, tears, and saliva.

IgA protects mucous membranes by killing off foreign invaders, including viruses, bacteria, fungi, and parasites. And IgA is just one example of a protective substance produced in your gut.

So what should you take away from all of these big words? It's simple: If you want to stay healthy, keep your gut healthy and balanced.

 Prevent a Weak Immune System
One of the simplest and most natural ways to keep your gut balanced and healthy is to take probiotics. Probiotics are the beneficial bacteria that live in your gut. When these "good" bacteria are thriving in your gut, they help keep the production of protective substances like IgA high.

However, life tends to kill off the probiotics in our guts. Stress, chlorinated water, environmental toxins, drugs, and a poor diet all decrease the number of probiotics. To ensure that your gut stays healthy and balanced, just add probiotic supplements to your daily regimen. The three forms of probiotic from Simplexity Health are especially potent, allowing them to pass through stomach acid unharmed and reach your intestines in good shape.

• Acidophilus: This probiotic supplement supports the health of the small intestine, and also acts as a first defense against colds, flus, and other airborne contagions.
   
• Bifidus: This probiotic supports the health of the large intestine, and is also useful in cases of diarrhea. Bifidus has also been known to help those with low self-esteem regain their sense of self.
   
• Spectrabiotic: This supplement contains 8 different strains of probiotic and supports the entire gut. Spectrabiotic can also help those who suffer from constipation.

Preventing a weak immune system is not difficult. Just take the probiotics of your choice with natural spring water. We recommend taking 2-4 capsules of Acidophilus in the morning, 2-4 capsules of Bifidus in the evening, and Spectrabiotic as needed.  Your gut and your immune system will thank you!

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