One AIM ingredient with an extensively long history for promoting bowel movements is sourced from the bark of Frangula purshiana, better known as cascara sagrada. Growing as both a shrub and a tree, cascara sagrada is also the common herbal name that was assigned to it centuries ago by the Spanish after Native Americans introducedContinue reading “Sacred Bark”
Category Archives: Digestive Health
The PrepZymes Digestive Boost
Every time you eat, the process of digesting food is both mechanical and enzymatic. Mechanically, food is chewed, churned in the stomach and moved through the intestinal tract. Enzymatically, food is broken down into small enough particles that allow nutrition to be absorbed into the bloodstream. PrepZymes contributes to this vital breakdown of food byContinue reading “The PrepZymes Digestive Boost”
Asking About Fit ’n Fiber
The October issue of Living Well magazine featured an article on AIM’s fiber supplements, delving into their notable benefits and differences. Digging even deeper into the types of fiber in Fit ’n Fiber brings up a number of questions, some of which are answered on this page. What determines the acacia, guar gum and konjacContinue reading “Asking About Fit ’n Fiber”
Capsules Capture the Gut-Brain Connection
There’s just so much going on inside the microbiome related to human health that the scientific community simply can’t dig deep enough to find all of the answers. But isn’t that the case with most things in life? What is being revealed through research boggles the mind, especially in regard to the gut-brain connection. EvenContinue reading “Capsules Capture the Gut-Brain Connection”
Supplemental Fiber from AIM
The importance of fiber in our dietary intake has a long history, most notably for the treatment of constipation that dates all the way back to ancient Greece. There was a period of time in our recent history during which fiber was considered food waste that contributed to the elimination of essential nutrients from theContinue reading “Supplemental Fiber from AIM”
Supplemental Fiber Part Two: AIM Fit ’n Fiber
Getting enough fiber from dietary intake is an important part of staying healthy. However, statistics show that most people in North America fall short of an adequate intake. AIM provides two fiber supplements that can boost fiber intake: Herbal Fiberblend and Fit ’n Fiber. This July blog focuses on the product benefits of Fit ’nContinue reading “Supplemental Fiber Part Two: AIM Fit ’n Fiber”
Supplemental Fiber Part One: AIM Herbal Fiberblend
The importance of fiber in our dietary intake has a long history, most notably for the treatment for constipation that dates all the way back to ancient Greece. There was a period of time in our recent history that fiber was considered food waste that contributed to the elimination of essential nutrients from the body.Continue reading “Supplemental Fiber Part One: AIM Herbal Fiberblend”
The FloraFood Difference
Not all probiotic supplements deliver good bacteria that actually survive digestion, so the probiotics do not stick around to repopulate the microbiota. What goes in gets eliminated, and that’s waste on many levels! The probiotics in FloraFood are different because they actually increase the presence of three beneficial species of good bacteria in your gut:Continue reading “The FloraFood Difference”
Gut Life
The exploration of the Earth over land, under sea and beyond into outer space has revealed so much about our planet and the universe. At the same time, there remains even more that is in the realm of the unknown and not fully understood. Looking inward, the same can be said when examining our physicalContinue reading “Gut Life”
4 Plant-Based Benefits
Immune System Support Plants naturally produce a wealth of essential nutrients that are not present in other foods. The antioxidants, phytonutrients, vitamins and minerals in plants are vital for keeping your cells healthy, your body in balance and your immune system functioning optimally. A primarily plant-based diet maintains a strong immune system. High-Fiber Intake MakingContinue reading “4 Plant-Based Benefits”
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