The October 2008 issue of Science Daily reported that, “Studies presented at the American College of Gastroenterology’s 73rd Annual Scientific Meeting highlight the safety and efficacy of probiotics in improving symptoms and normalizing bowel movement frequency in patients suffering from constipation or diarrhea related to IBS.” “A systematic review of the efficacy of probiotics in [...]

By maintaining a constant temperature, the human gut provides an appealing habitat for many bacteria to grow. While the human body hosts trillions of bacteria known as normal intestinal flora, about 85 percent of these bacteria are considered harmless, some even beneficial. Our normal flora produces essential nutrients and generates by-products that help reduce the [...]

For over 15 years, Bonnie Treece has participated in, co-facilitated and hosted workshops relating to the integration of physical, psychological and spiritual uniqueness. Partnering with her gifted herd in Gateway, Colorado, Bonnie manages a distinctive process of Equine Facilitated Learning that reveals and revives one’s authentic expression. Seven years ago I realized my lifelong dream [...]

Our immune systems are smart. When exposed to new viruses, our immune system learns to recognize and react to many different strains of the invaders. The system also remembers bugs it has seen before. But, we’re in a mobile society. Each year world travel brings new strains of germs and viruses home, forcing the immune [...]