Lifestyle

Get to know your parasites Blastocystis hominis: Single celled organism that can cause abdominal cramping, gas, bloating, and sometimes anal itching.Tapeworms: These intruders can grow as long as 30-60 feet in human intestines.(There are currently 5,000 different species of tapeworms)Hookworms...

TAKE THE TEST! Do you have PARASITES?!? Count how many of these apply to you: Have you traveled internationally in the last five years Do you grind your teeth while you sleep? Do you have soft bowel movements or even diarrhea? Do you get constipated occasionally? Do you experience gas or/and blo...

If you are sick, it’s because you made yourself sick! All health begins and ends in the digestive tract (mouth, stomach, small & large intestines). Everything that goes into the body or out of the body is decided through this delicate passageway. Considering the majority of the nutrients tha...

These days, protein seems to be all the rave. You see it everywhere. From protein enriched cereals, protein shakes protein power bars, protein enriched baby formula, protein pills and even protein enriched hair care. And when it comes to protein powders, there’s whey protein, soy protein, hemp p...

  Food matters, is a film that coincides with Avena Originals philosophy and principals on healing the body from the inside out. ‘Food Matters’ features interviews with leading health experts who reveal the best natural healing choices you can make for you and your family’s health. In the film...

Does Disease Begin in the Colon? Are your health problems linked to an unhealthy colon? Does immunity really start in the colon? Good health can only be achieved when there is an understanding of what truly causes the many health problems plaguing us today. The digestive system is the first line ...

During your morning commute to work (that seemingly takes forever) you’re thinking about how your parents are coming to visit for the weekend. You need to plan and decide what’s for dinner tonight. Oh, and when was your latest work assignment supposed to be due again? Plus, don’t forget you’re lo...

Myth: Fat makes you fat. Truth: “It is true and false. While fat itself doesn’t create fat, it is a concentrated source of calories. If you eat a lot of fat in your diet, you’re going to consume a lot of calories, and yes, if over-consuming calories can make you fat.  If you skip a meal, your...

You’ve pushed your body hard: made it faster, stronger and healthier overall. But what happens when you reached that infuriating plateau? What do you do when you go to the gym, work hard and stop getting the results you want? You ask yourself, “Where did I go wrong?” Did you find the answer? If n...

There is nothing like an intense workout, a good game of hockey, soccer, baseball, or whatever else you enjoy playing. The adrenaline rush gives you that high and some part of you loves every second. While you’re enjoying being active and healthy, one thing that should cross your mind is preventi...

The mighty Enzymes and it’s incredible role Enzymes are the active catalyst for every process in your body, they are called the workers-they carry out every chemical reaction. To have a healthy body, you need both workers (enzymes) and building materials. The building materials are proteins (ami...