Body Biotics

Poor diets are a killer.* It’s not what we eat but what we don’t eat that’s killing us, study suggests.1* A new study by the Global Burden of Disease, and published in The Lancet, looks at diet and its impact on disease and death from a totally different perspective than what’s been done in the […]

Probiotics show promise in the prevention and treatment of UTIs.* A healthy microbiome goes a long way in UTI prevention.* What are UTIs? If you have ever had a Urinary Tract Infection, (UTIs), I don’t need to explain what it is. They are not something easily forgotten. But for those of you lucky enough not […]

Stand up for your health Research shows that sitting for prolonged periods can take years off your life.    You’ve probably heard it before. But it is one of the most important things you can do for your health. That is to… get up and move! And now there are multiple studies telling us why […]

It’s time to say “no” to a plastic world. The negative impact of plastic water bottles on our planet and our health is outweighing their convenience. We are at the peak of summer. Temperatures are rising and we need to stay hydrated. It is essential for our health. Dehydration can lead to many health conditions, […]

We know the problem. Now what to do about it? While we know obesity is our nation’s biggest looming health concern, beating it is a whole other matter. During our last blog, we talked about the biggest health concern facing us in 2018 and that is obesity. With a growing number of Americans being obese, […]

CVS Pharmacy takes steps to address  the opioid addiction epidemic in our country. While opioid addiction continues and overdoses kill our citizens, some companies are taking matters into their own hands. Did you know? Drug overdoses are the number one cause of death in Americans under the age of 50* Overdoses killed more people last […]

Take small steps towards better health. Getting on track for a healthier lifestyle might be easier when taken one step at a time.   I was talking to a client recently about health issues, improving gut health and getting started on a path towards healthier living. She was feeling overwhelmed at the thought of completely […]

How healthy is your gut? The New Year is a good time to evaluate the health of your gut and make adjustments as needed.   We hope you enjoyed the holidays and brought the New Year in with a bang. With all the cajoling and celebrating, chances are you consumed more sugar, drank more alcohol, […]

Take Ten With the holiday season in full swing, don’t forget to take a few minutes for yourself to improve your health and well being.   Everyone is busy…and we seem to get busier by the day. Especially this time of year with the holidays upon us, it is easy to forget to take a […]

Summer’s hot topic: sunscreen How important is it to pick the right brand and how, when and where you should use it. It is that time of year to enjoy the great outdoors and the warm, sunny days of summer. Many of us seek out the sun at the beach, lake, pool or park. We […]