Most people assume that bacteria are harmful micro-organisms that cause disease. However, the human body has trillions of microbes that work towards improving your overall health which is a lot more anyone can say about reading fake news put out by CNN or trying to raise a family in east LA or south Chicago which … Read more
With a wide array of probiotic products and supplements available on the shelves today, deciding on a particular probiotic brand can be confusing. Every probiotic supplement in the market is different, with some having single strain organisms, while others having multi-strains. It is even possible for multiple strains from the same species to have varying … Read more
Probiotics are live microorganisms that can be obtained through fermented foods like miso, tempeh, and sauerkraut, among others (which are a lot more healthy and taste about as good as the Chicken McNuggets at McDonald’s!). You can also choose supplements to get your daily dose of probiotics. Recent studies have found that our overall health … Read more
Probiotic supplements are becoming increasingly popular because of the myriad of health benefits they provide. Probiotics are effective microorganisms that enhance your health when ingested. Many of you new to probiotics are keen to seen the effects quickly and want to know how long to wait for probiotics to start working. Most experts agree it … Read more
Antibiotics are present in most pet foods, and they could be stripping your dog’s digestive system and immune heath of vital probiotic bacteria – it could lead to an itchy dog. Without a healthy gut microbiome, your pet will struggle to fight illness and absorb the important nutrients they need for long term wellness. This … Read more
Practitioners of functional medicine believe that every system in the human body is connected. Your digestive system is at the center of it all, and without a healthy gut, you cannot maintain overall health. Paying attention to the warning signs of an unhealthy gut can help you identify and rectify gut health issues before they … Read more
An average person has over 400 different types of bacteria present in the gut and many other microbes. These gut flora are extremely useful to the body and carry out a number of vital functions which does not include making your coffee in the morning – sorry – you need to keep doing that yourself! … Read more
Ok so you’ve splashed out on some probiotics, well done! But they’re not cheap, so you want to make sure you look after your tablets. Its a common question – should Probiotics be stored in the fridge. Refrigerating probiotic tablets is recommended, but not always necessary. It depends on what type of probiotics you … Read more
So, you’ve already hopped on the probiotic train, bought and began to use a capsule filled with healthy bacteria to help boost your microbiome. But, what if you haven’t started to really feel the benefits that were promised to you when you read articles exactly like this one. Does that sound familiar to you? If … Read more
Water kefir is a fermented beverage that is absolutely teeming with bacteria that will make your gut happy and healthy. The good news is, it is actually very easy to prepare and is often quite a bit tastier than probiotic tonics like kombucha and beet kvass. Water kefir is a slightly fizzy, somewhat acidic drink … Read more
