During the holiday season, it’s beneficial to take a moment and see how you’re feeling about your gut and digestive health. Is your digestive system still feeling the effects of Thanksgiving? If so, you’re not alone. In the midst of the festivities, we often indulge in cookies and cocktails, feel holly and jolly without a…
With the holidays just around the corner, gift shopping, meal planning, and tree decorating are now in full swing! Planners are filled with grocery lists, gift shopping lists, recipes, holiday activities… you name it! While there’s nothing quite like the joy of prepping for the holidays, and planning quality time with your loved ones, it…
It starts with irresistibly bite-sized candy at Halloween. Then, just as we emerge from the post-sugar slump amid piles of tiny wrappers, holiday meals and libations offer temptation all the way through to New Year’s brunch, potentially wreaking havoc on our digestive health. It’s hard to stay on track when it ‘tis the season but,…
You might not be able to avoid stress, but you can do things to reduce it. Start making your days more stress-free with these 10 simple tips: Crank up the tunes. It doesn’t matter if it’s Bach or Beyoncé—as long as it’s something you like. Research has shown again and again that music is a…
We’re almost a month into fall and the cooler weather has officially arrived! While there are so many fun things about fall (pumpkin patches, spooky movies, pumpkin spiced everything), it also means cold and flu season is very well upon us. Unfortunately, getting sick can sometimes be inevitable. There are, however, many things we can…
While not as well-known as it should be, the critical role our gut plays in immune support is not new. More than 70% of our immune system resides in our gut. Our intestines contain more immune cells than the rest of our body. Probiotics—friendly bacteria—help support a healthy digestive and immune system. How probiotics work:…
Did you know that 70% of our immune system resides in our gut? It’s true. A healthy gut supports a healthy immune system—and probiotics support both. To understand how, let’s start with the immune system. What, exactly, is the immune system? While most kids can point to parts of their cardiovascular system, like the heart,…
Summer may be coming to an end, but it’s still pretty warm out there! We have the perfect way to help you and your kids stay cool (and healthy): Delicious Homemade Fruit Popsicles. For these popsicles, you’ll only need frozen fruit, bananas, and almond milk! Coconut milk will work, too. Not only do fruit popsicles…
Why the Hype Around Probiotic Skin Care? Beauty editors have been buzzing about bacteria. New probiotic-based skincare products have been popping up on shelves worldwide. Why? Because people are discovering that probiotics may help skin look better. What are probiotics? The public has been learning about probiotics—“good” bacteria—since Jamie Lee Curtis started pushing Yogurt products…
On top of taking a daily probiotic, there are many things you can do to support your overall health and immune health, such as getting enough sleep, staying hydrated, and maintaining a healthy diet! While most people recognize that a lot of health benefits can come from eating an abundance of fruits and vegetables, not…