Did you know that consuming unusual foods, eating on the go, sleep disruptions, emotional stress, schedule changes, traveling, and other factors could significantly affect the health of your gut microbiome? If you traveled or experienced increased stress during the holidays, your gut microbiome might need a tune-up for the New Year.
Happy New Year!
As a new year begins, we want to share some of our favorite health blogs to support you as you pursue your health goals and other wellness intentions in 2023!
Our favorite health blogs offer information about topics that range from nourishing paleo pumpkin bread to the perfect poison (arsenic). Did you know arsenic is the most toxic substance in the United States because most Americans are exposed to it daily? Read more about how to protect your family from arsenic in the Environmental Health Symposium blog we highlight in our list of top blogs.*
“Microbial medicine” has evolved significantly in recent years, and we now know that nourishing the microbiome is a potential treatment option and prevention strategy for many health concerns. Everyone harbors between 10 and 100 trillion micro-organisms in their body, and the vast majority of these are in the gut. The gut microbiome and its metabolites play a fundamental role in many bodily functions, including nutrient production, nutrient absorption, immune system regulation, and the defense against infections, including viral infections. The powerful metabolites produced by the organisms in your microbiome are called postbiotics. Research performed during the COVID-19 pandemic clearly demonstrates that decreased diversity of the gut microbiome is associated with prolonged symptoms, delayed viral clearance, immune dysfunction, and increased mortality...
It’s official - the holiday season is here, and so is the stress that comes with it! According to the American Psychological Association, 44% of women report increased stress during the holidays, while 31% of men suffer from holiday stress. Individuals affected by holiday stress often resort to overindulging in food or alcohol to cope with the stress. Fortunately, there are healthier options for stress management this holiday season, including nutritional supplements. We often think of supplements as vitamins and minerals that need to be taken only as needed for potential nutrient deficiencies or inadequacies. However, nutritional supplements offer much more and can manifest powerful synergistic benefits that go far beyond simply replacing the vitamins and minerals missing from your...
Chronic stress is a frequent underlying cause of low nutrient levels and health issues. In fact, according to the World Health Organization (WHO), approximately 450 million people worldwide are affected by stress-related disorders. Research indicates stress could be responsible for an estimated 70% of visits to primary care providers, which is shocking. Fortunately, the consistent use of a synergistic blend of vitamins, minerals, and herbal extracts that nourish the adrenal glands could support a healthy stress response.*
