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We've all experienced the feeling of stuck poop in our digestive tract - ugh. But resolving the problem without creating more (and possibly long-lasting) problems can be a challenge. Regularly cleansing all three segments of your colon gently with herbs like cascara sagrada can help improve your gut health and resolve occasional constipation.

Good health begins in our gut, but it's hard to be healthy and vibrant if you are weighed down by fermenting waste crusted to your digestive tissues. There's an easy-to-use missing link to keep things cleaned up - they are unique plant compounds called anthraquinones. They efficiently move out waste, but do so gently so it's not an explosive experience.

Detoxing and cleansing are popular but they can be dangerous. We'll discuss safe, natural methods that include hydration, fiber-rich foods, herbs for cleansing, and sleep. We examine the roles of the liver, kidneys, and lymphatic system as well as signs of liver distress so you know how to detox safely.

Using a weight loss drug like semaglutide or tirzepatide? Your muscle mass is at risk! These drugs mimic GLP-1 hormone, but may lead to muscle loss. Learn how AminoSculpt, Sculpt n' Cleanse and Ready Fiber are complementary supplements for preserving muscle mass, improving digestion, and weight management.

Stress can dramatically impact your digestive health! If you find yourself wound up and bound up, there are effective ways to balance stress and let that sh*t go. Ashwagandha, a time-tested adaptogen, helps mitigate excess cortisol and disrupted serotonin production to ease anxiety, and enhance gut health.

We've all done it. Sitting in class, eating your lunch, during a movie, in a meeting, shopping, at a nightclub, on the elevator, on a date (!!), under the covers, even just some walkabout "crop dusting"…at some point, we've all passed gas. Farting (aka flatulence) is totally normal, and it turns out it's actually good for you. Intestinal gas is a natural by-product of digestion...