Body Biotics

Keeping your gut healthy is the first line of defense against allergies A diverse microbiome is a key to keeping both environmental and food allergies under control.   Last time we looked at allergies, both environmental and food as well as the difference between a food allergy and food intolerance. We also looked at why […]

Wear a mask for your fellow citizens. You could be carrying the virus and not even know it, so do your part to protect others.*  There is so much information daily regarding Covid-19 that I hesitate to even address it. But our goal at Body Biotics™ is to protect our customers, and to help them […]

There’s never been a more important time to keep your immune system strong.* A strong immune system sets you up for better health, well being and longevity. * There has not been much good news lately. In fact it is downright bad. I’m sure you have seen enough to make you want to scream and […]

Stay healthy and happy this holiday season. Don’t put a damper on the holidays by coming down with the cold or flu. As Benjamin Franklin quoted a long time ago, “ An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure.” While he initially meant it as it applies to safety, this phrase is always […]

Keep your gut healthy…your whole body depends on it. New research supports the gut’s affect on both the skin and mental health in what is called the gut-brain-skin axis.   We know the gut is complex. The health of the gut is systemic, affecting all other parts of the body, including the brain and the […]

Technology and stress are a bad combination for teenagers today.* Teens and adolescents are growing up in a toxic environment that is fueling high rates of anxiety and depression.1* If there ever was a time to stop and pay attention to what’s going on with your kids, now is the time. While adolescents today have […]

Avoid this sweetener at all costs Sugar is really bad for you, but high fructose corn syrup is even worse. High fructose corn syrup…now those are dirty words. High fructose corn syrup appeared basically unannounced in the 1950s and slowly became a common sweetener found in soft drinks, candies and other foods. It started to […]

Choosing your Coconut oil. Part 3:  Refined vs. Virgin…With many options to choose from, how do we know which one is the best? Last week we talked about the many health benefits found in coconut oil. As early as 2001, there were only a couple of commercially available, edible coconut oils being sold in the […]

Coconut Oil’s popularity continues to rise. Part 2: Take a closer look at the types of coconut available for purchase to help you choose the best one for you. I hope you are enjoying this series on Coconut Oil. We’ve looked at the health benefits of coconut oil and the two broad categories which are […]

Coconut Oil’s amazing benefits Try this oil for better health both inside and out. For years, there have been misconceptions about the health benefits of coconut oil. It was not at the top of our list of healthy fats. Because it is a saturated fat, it was commonly grouped together with other saturated fats such […]