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May 30, 2016 In Food and Recipes, Green & Healthy Living, News, Spotlight By Suzanne Zilkowsky

Genuine Health introduces fermented Greek yogurt proteins+

This past spring, to my delight, Genuine Health added a natural protein supplement to their product line-up. In the sea of supplements on the market, it is so refreshing to discover a product that not only contains ingredients that help with digestive health, but is delicious, too. Genuine Health’s new fermented Greek yogurt proteins+ improves the health of the digestive system for maximum absorption. An unhealthy digestive system does not absorb all the protein consumed by an individual. Genuine Health has successfully formulated a supplement that not only delivers the required amount of protein (25 grams of fully fermented protein), but also increases absorption. The building...

July 20, 2009 In Green & Healthy Living, News, Spotlight By Vancouver Health Coach

Immune System: How does it Protect us from Chronic Illness?

For the immune system to work properly, two things must happen: first, the body must recognize that it is being threatened by foreign microorganisms. Second, the immune response must be activated quickly before many body tissue cells are destroyed by the invaders. In our environment, we are constantly exposed to viruses (such as those that cause colds and influenza), bacteria (such as those that cause pneumonia and food poisoning), parasites, and fungi. In a healthy individual, the immune system is efficient in the removal of these harmful organisms. However, when the immune system is overworked or weak due to chronic...