Probiotics for Immune Support: How Does Gut Health Support Immune Health?
Probiotics for Immune Support One of the best ways to increase immunity is to support the microbiome. This is your gut, which is where one hundred trillion bacteria live, weighing in at approximately four pounds! These “good bacteria” are called probiotics. Their job is to help your digestive system function optimally so you can easily […]
What’s Lactose Intolerance & How to Get Around It
Here’s a fun fact: July 20 is National Ice Cream Day! Yes, the most popular dessert in America is celebrated every third Sunday in July. Americans lead the world when it comes to eating ice cream. In fact, on average, we eat 23 gallons per person a year! But if you feel nauseous at the […]
Support Your Microbiome: 4 Tips to Improve Gut Health
April is International National IBS (Irritable Bowel Syndrome) Awareness Month. It seems that many people experience digestive issues, and there can be some clarification as to why! Continue reading to learn about 4 tips to improve gut health! IBS affects between 25 and 45 million people in the United States. About 2 in 3 people […]
March is National Nutrition Month: Foods & Tips That Help You Stay Sharp, Young and Energetic!
March is National Nutrition Month: Foods That Help You Stay Sharp, Young and Energetic Remember the old Food Pyramid that was divided into the five food groups of fruit and vegetables, starchy foods, proteins, milk and dairy, and fats and sugars? It’s changed a lot in the past couple of decades with some nutritionists saying […]
Foods Good For Gut Health— Support Your Gut Bacteria for Optimal Health
It sounds scary, but we have one hundred trillion bacteria living in out guts, 400 to 500 different types weighing in at approximately four pounds. And it’s a good thing. Because you are not only what you eat, you are what you absorb, assimilate, and do not eliminate. And it’s those bacteria — probiotics — […]
Probiotic Skincare: Supporting your Skin’s Health with Helpful Bacteria
Probiotic Skincare: Supporting your Skin’s Health with Helpful Bacteria Have you ever thought about probiotic skincare? It sounds creepy crawly, but the skin on every human houses millions of bacteria. This can be more than 1,000 species of bacteria! Bacillus subtilis (B. subtilis) is one of the bacteria found on skin and in the digestive […]
What Is Leaky Gut Syndrome – Everything to Know About this Medical Gray Area
It’s not often that our research takes us into such a gray area in the medical field. Typically, we are dealing with health issues such as heart disease, stroke, hypertension, joint health, osteoarthritis, even weight management. In these instances, there are identifiable symptoms, causes, risk factors, a diagnosis, and protocols to alleviate or address the […]
Digestive Health – What are Digestive Enzymes
Our digestive systems are a sensitive matter, but gut health and understanding your digestive system and the enzymes related to your digestive system is so important. The digestive system is literally the core of our being, and if something goes wrong it could affect many other aspects of our body and health. Regular bouts of […]
Why is My Poop Orange? The Science Behind the Colorful Change
For the most part, human waste is brown. This is because the internal biles and acids of our bodies are colored brown naturally, which tends to dye whatever comes out later. However, sometimes, the color of a stool may change depending on what you eat. So, you may be asking yourself, “Why is my poop […]