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Irritable Bowel Syndrome: Symptoms & Treatment

Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is a disorder of the colon which is characterized by a group (usually not just one) of persistent symptoms. After having a bowel movement, people with irritable bowel syndrome often...Read entire article »

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Gastrointestinal Acid Reflux Disease (GERD): Symptoms & Long-Term Effects

Gastrointestinal acid reflux disease (GERD) is commonly referred to as acid reflux disease or simply acid reflux. Acid reflux occurs when stomach acid backs up (reflux) into the esophagus. Gastrointestinal acid reflux is a...Read entire article »

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Treatment for Gastrointestinal Acid Reflux Disease (GERD)

Gastrointestinal acid reflux disease is a chronic condition that requires ongoing treatment with a focus on preventative measures to ease symptoms. Here are some simple actions you can take to ease the symptoms of...Read entire article »

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Senior Wellness & The Balanced Care Method: Lessons Learned from the Okinawan Centenarian Study

The Balanced Care Method™ takes scientific data and specific lifestyle findings and uses them as the basis and inspiration for its training methods and home care philosophy—the majority of its principles are based on...Read entire article »

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Okinawan Centenarian Study: The Important Role of Food in Longevity

Okinawan Centenarian Study: The Important Role of Food in Longevity What the Okinawan Centenarian Study has proven is the importance of a plant-based diet, high-fiber foods, limited animal protein and anti-oxidant rich foods. A Plant-Based Diet A major factor in the extraordinary health enjoyed...Read entire article »

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Okinawan Centenarian Study: Translating Lifestyle Choices into The Balanced Care Method

Okinawan Centenarian Study: The Important Role of Food in Longevity Okinawan Centenarian Study: Translating Lifestyle Choices into The Balanced Care Method Besides what foods are consumed, lifestyle appears to play an important factor in senior wellness as we learn form the Okinawan Study—and we...Read entire article »

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Gilbert Guide Videos: Digestion & Elimination

Okinawan Centenarian Study: The Important Role of Food in LongevityThis video offers practical advice on living with incontinence, taking care of your digestive tract and avoiding food irritation that causes constipation and diarrhea. This video is part of an innovative series that we are...Read entire article »

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Gilbert Guide Videos: Skin Care & Oral Health

Okinawan Centenarian Study: The Important Role of Food in LongevityLearn helpful strategies to reduce skin inflammation, improve circulation and treat and prevent bed sores and irritation. Also contains an overview of appropriate dental care for both those with natural teeth and dentures. This video...Read entire article »

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Gilbert Guide Videos: In-Bed Exercises to Aid with Walking

Okinawan Centenarian Study: The Important Role of Food in LongevityLearn a range of exercises that can be done while in bed or bedridden to strengthen and tone ankles, hamstrings, and abdominal muscles that will aid your ability to walk. This video is part of...Read entire article »

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