Showing posts with label gut health. Show all posts
Showing posts with label gut health. Show all posts

Friday, April 15, 2016

Digestic by Mimonis Review- A 100% Natural Herbal Remedy.




DIGESTIVE DETOX:
Non habit-forming Digestic relieves constipation and boosts overall digestive health naturally

It’s a topic that’s largely missing from the national health conversation.  But constipation can be just as uncomfortable and disruptive to daily life as more talked about issues like headaches, congestion and insomnia.  And it’s practically as common, as constipation affects over 80 million Americans.

Left untreated – or unsuccessfully treated – constipation can become chronic, magnifying the accompanying bloating, pain and generalized discomfort.  Enter Digestic, an all-natural herbal supplement formulated to ease digestion, regulate metabolism, relieve the symptoms of constipation, and most importantly help strengthen and support the digestive system.  Digestic’s proprietary formula is non-habit forming and uses five key all-natural, organic plants and herbs sourced from the globe’s finest purveyors.  These are carefully cultivated, then picked and processed at their peak to maximize their efficacy.

Digestic is manufactured by Mimonis, Inc., a Hackensack, New Jersey-based family-owned business dedicated to studying colon health and developing natural, alternative solutions.   The formula draws upon years of research, incorporating both modern science and ancient remedies that blend herbs and plants known to help digestion and detoxification.

“Digestic provides immediate relief from constipation, gas and bloating, but unlike a laxative, it is not just a Bandaid solution,” says Dr. Joe Raphael, an integrative lifestyle medicine specialist and consultant to Mimonis.  “It works to restore equilibrium to the intestinal eco-system, instead of merely cleaning it out.   As such, it is a powerful integrative lifestyle solution and an alternative to habit-forming laxatives and prescription medications.”

Following are the active ingredients featured in Digestic:



  • ·         PAPAYA is rich in vitamin A, C, E, and K, and a good fiber source. It is also filled with digestive enzymes that help break down waste and reduce inflammation.
  • ·         FENNEL is naturally high in fiber but also contains essential oils that help digestion, break down gastric juices and aid in the excretion of the stool.
  • ·         ALOE works as a lubricant to help stimulate bowel movements, and also fights free radicals, which cause inflammation.
  • ·         TREE WORMWOOD is a Mediterranean medicinal plant proven to relieve constipation, indigestion and related pain, heartburn and flatulence.
  • ·         CARDAMOM is rich in many vitamins, as well as manganese.  It has antioxidant properties that help promote digestive health.


Digestic is gluten-free, vegan, non GMO, certified kosher and uses only organic ingredients.  Users should begin by taking two capsules daily, with dinner.  If needed, dosage may be increased by adding two capsules before breakfast and or lunch. Daily dosage should not exceed six capsules.

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My Thoughts:

I've always been intrigued by herbal remedies. Even in college, I've taken courses to see how they affect the human body. With detoxes becoming popular in the health and wellness world, I was interested in giving Digestic a try. After doing my research, I saw that there was nothing but herbs in the supplement. Some of the ones included I've even used before. My mom decided to try this detox with me as well. I was excited to have a girl's health pampering with her! 


The supplement arrived in an adorable bag with information pamphlets attached. My mom and I also made sure to read the back of the bottle as well to see the serving size and ingredients. We saw that the regular serving size was two. The amounts per serving size were: Fennel- 282 mg, Papaya- 235 mg, Tree Wormwood- 141 mg, Cardamom- 141 mg, and Aloe- 141 mg. After finishing up, mom and I decided it give it a try. 

I can honestly say her and I both felt a difference after our first dose of Digestic. It's recommended that people who do not have severe irregularity or negative digestive symptoms should start out slow. I decided to stick to one before moving on to two. After taking only one supplement, I actually felt my stomach muscles contracting. It was the oddest feeling, but it was also pretty cool!

There was a decrease in my normal bloating and I also felt lighter right away. I did not need to take Digestic every day to continue seeing a difference. If I did feel a little extra bloated, I only needed one to help with that. My mom needed to take a couple a day, but she was just as pleased with her results as I was. This was a wonderful cleanse for us!


What I love about Digestic is that there are no additives like many supplements on the market. The only other ingredient besides herbs is the veggie capsule the herbs are kept in, making this nonaddictive. They're soft and easy and swallow. What is also wonderful is that Digestic is non-GMO, organic, vegan, kosher and gluten free. From being able to do this test with my mom, I can say that it is important to start Digestic out slow, learning what works best for your body. I personally only needed one to see results, while my mom took the normal serving size. What works best for one may not work best for another, so take your time learning how much or how little works for you!

Overall, I would highly recommend this to anyone looking to do a safe cleanse and/or naturally help their digestive health.    





Thursday, September 10, 2015

Ultimate Flora Probiotics Review




#1 Probiotic Brand - Ultimate Flora
Renew Life knows about these issues all too well. A decade ago, they took digestive wellness to a whole new level with the introduction of Ultimate Flora Probiotics. Recognizing the incredible potential of probiotics to help restore balance to this robust bacterial landscape, they pioneered the development of high-potency, multi-strain formulas using the most prevalent and researched good bacteria found in a naturally diverse and healthy gut.

By focusing on innovation and proven science, Ultimate Flora is now the #1 probiotic brand in health food stores and a leading probiotic brand in food, drug, and mass market retailers nationwide.

Good for use at home or on-the-go, Ultimate Flora EXTRA CARE 50 Billion Probiotic Go Pack is a high-potency formula with 50 billion live cultures of 12 specially selected strains designed to re-establish digestive balance for those who experience occasional discomfort.*
The Ultimate Flora Difference
  • High-potency probiotic formula with billions of live cultures in each serving
  • Multiple strains of Bifidobacteria and Lactobacilli, the most prevalent and scientifically researched good bacteria found in a naturally diverse and healthy gut*
  • Delayed-release vegetable capsules help ensure more friendly probiotics reach your intestinal tract*
  • Quality, purity, and potency guaranteed through expiration
Our Thoughts

In our day and age, and especially our culture, we eat many horrible foods for our bodies. Our gut health is the most important thing for our health and we destroy it by what we consume. It's of the utmost importance to at least balance out the good and bad bacteria in our bodies with healthy probiotics if there is going to be a lot of bad eating. Also, it's good to take probiotics anyway because of how powerful they are in assisting our immune system and proper digestion.

I have tried quite a few different brands of probiotics and I've found to love them all. Some are definitely more potent than others and I found that Ultimate Flora Probiotics was one of the brands that really had an immediate affect on me. The first few days I could tell that my bodily systems were having some changes going on, some "clearing out" if you will...And a backlash to candida overgrowth because of how quickly it was killing off the bad bacteria. After a few days the side effects evened out and now there is a noticeable difference in how I feel after I eat certain foods that upset my stomach usually, they don't anymore because I am able to properly digest them.

Speaking of candida overgrowth, they have  products to assist with that as well!




With a recent cold running rampant in the household, these probiotics are helping to stave it off for myself from getting it as my immune system is strengthening due to beneficial bacteria in the gut. A good brand to use for health!


Win a One-Year Supply of Ultimate Flora Probiotics here! Contest runs through the end of November!

Buy yours here and don't forget to check them out on Facebook, Twitter and Youtube!

Reviewed by Jackie


Friday, December 5, 2014

Culturelle Probiotic Review


With the holidays here, such as Halloween, Thanksgiving, and Christmas, there are many goodies we're eating, and our kids. All this sugary food and "bad" food can cause many upset stomachs. The last thing you want to worry about while traveling from family member to family member is any gastrointestinal issues.

Probiotics help keep our stomach woes in check and Culturelle provides them for both adults and children alike! Eat well this holiday season with Culturelle to assist you and your family. Most importantly, these probiotics are dairy and gluten free, so even the most health conscious or allergen troubled child can enjoy the health benefits.


Our Thoughts

There are two different probiotic boxes that I received. One box comes in individualized powder packets so that you can mix them into a drink. This type is for children between the ages of one and three, that way you can mask the powder and so they aren't at risk of chewing on one of the chewables. Even though I do not have a child between the ages of one and three, my daughters and I all tested the probiotic packets so we could honestly review it. They were not too keen on the packets, they stated they could feel the powder in the drink when they drank it. I, however, had no issue, especially if it was mixed with juice and drank in one gulp. 

Next we tried the chewables, which are for kids older than three. The only bad thing I have to say about the chewables is that Culturelle made them taste too good. My daughters will not stop bugging me about taking their daily probiotic, they would eat them like candy if I allowed them! I tried one myself and it really is good.

When it comes to helping with digestive issues, I can attest that it is helping my daughters, especially my youngest who is more prone to stomach issues. Any time she eats dairy her stomach bothers her, the severity depending on what type of dairy she is eating. Now that she is taking probiotics regularly her stomach issues are not nearly noticeable. Neither of my girls have any gas issues, my youngest doesn't complain of her stomach hurting after dairy and both of my girls are on a more "regular" schedule.

Good for the body and they taste amazing, I think this is a great probiotic brand! Check out their entire website, they have more than just items for kids, they have items for adults too!


Buy your packets here and chewables here, and don't forget to check them out on Facebook, Twitter and Pinterest!

Reviewed by Jackie


Wednesday, November 26, 2014

EndoMune Junior Review & Giveaway






As kids explore the world around them, they are constantly exposed to potential infectious bacteria and viruses. Preliminary research indicates taking a probiotic like EndoMune may help to prevent the illnesses due to these harmful bugs.

Research has found that the healthy development of a newborn’s intestinal tract requires exposure to the beneficial bacteria Lactobacillus and Bifidobacteria. EndoMune Advanced Junior contains both of these bacteria strains.



Studies in colicky babies have shown that supplying these bacteria in sufficient number can significantly reduce their cry times. Also, as children grow, these bacteria can interact with the intestinal immune system to lessen the risk of eczema and upper respiratory illnesses.

The unique formula of EndoMune Advanced Junior contains 10 billion colonies of the four primary beneficial bacteria essential for maintaining a healthy balance of intestinal bacteria.

Certified Kosher, vegan-friendly and gluten-free EndoMune Advanced Junior, given daily, may assist with:

Increasing immunity
Fighting off common and antibiotic-related episodes of diarrhea
Reducing infantile colic
Supporting the development of regular bowel movements for infants and children



Our Thoughts

Probiotics have been in the know for a few years now and have only become more popular. From supplements to probiotic foods that encourage good healthy gut bacteria, everyone knows that probiotics are something that should be added to everyone's daily lifestyle. Probiotics help with gut bacteria (getting rid of the bad and encouraging the good), while also healing the gut from any bad foods eaten previously or currently. EndoMune also assists with properly digesting food through our system. On top of all that, one of the best things I know about probiotics and our gut is that with a healthy gut you are sick much less than "normal" so making this part of your (and your kids) daily regimen is a no brainer!

At first I just thought this was another probiotic that I can give my kids, and then I realized that it can be for babies too. I had recently been wondering which probiotic brands were safe for infants. With this, you just add it to the formula. I am nursing, however, so I have been taking the probiotic and this helps ensure that my mother's milk is filled with even more nutrition for my son.

I had my daughters try this probiotic in their morning juice, orange or apple. Neither of them tasted anything but they could tell there was a slight powdery residue in their drink. It did not bother them enough to not take their EndoMune Junior. I have taken this product with just plain water, and I don't recommend that because it it quite powdery, but if mixed with the right drink it's fine.

As for how well it works, my youngest daughter has stomach problems from time to time when she eats dairy products, but I have noticed that as she has been taking EndoMune daily, she complains much less about her stomach. Also, both of my children have healthier bowel (regularity) habits. I'd say this is a good product for both parents and kids!

Buy yours here and don't forget to check them out on Facebook, and Twitter! Here is their YouTube channel too!

One lucky winner is going to receive one bottle of EndoMune Junior. To enter just fill out the Giveaway Tools form below. Open to the US only. This giveaway will end on 12/16/14 at 12:01 am EST. The winner will be notified via email and will have 48 hours to reply. Thanks again to EndoMune for offering this fantastic prize.



Reviewed by Jackie