Body Biotics

How stress, sugar, and an unhealthy microbiome can sabotage the holidays. With some planning and skilled execution, you can have a healthy and stress-free holiday! There are two things you can count on this time of year…a heaping load of stress and a heaping serving of sugar. The holidays are really good at winding us […]

Be aware of alcohol and its effects on the gut. As the holidays are approaching, safeguard your microbiome by not overindulging. It’s fall! The weather is getting colder, family gatherings are being planned and holiday party invites are going out. For many, this socializing means social drinking, and unfortunately, too much alcohol can take a […]

There are good reasons to eat with the seasons Eating with the seasons provides health benefits for your body and your local community.* Eating produce that is in season comes with a variety of benefits. The taste of a fresh peach right off of the tree in the middle of summer, or a ripe grapefruit […]

Different phytonutrients provide specific health benefits.* Understand which Phytonutrients are in the foods you love and just how they benefit your health.* Our last blog covered Phytonutrients…what they are, and why they are so beneficial for good health. They are good for our bodies because they provide antioxidant and anti-inflammatory benefits as well as enhance […]

Treat your pets well. From summer heat to processed foods, avoid the things that harm your pet.    We love our pets. They are members of our families. They are smart and affectionate. If pets are trained and cared for properly they give back to us the love we give them. While their bodies and […]

Craving sweets? It might be the Candida talking. Sometimes the cravings we have are the gut’s way of telling you it is out of balance. During our last blog, we covered how the gut tells the body when it is lacking a nutritional element. Through cravings and signals sent to the brain, it can tell […]

What is the gut trying to tell us? Scientists are exploring how and why microbes communicate with the brain to tell us what nutrients we are lacking.  1* You’ve heard the expression, what is your heart leading you to do? Well, there is another part of your body trying to send you key messages. So […]

Can wisdom and loneliness be influenced by gut diversity? Scientists are exploring the biology of wisdom and loneliness and have identified a gut-brain connection.1* Scientists at the University of California San Diego (UCSD) School of Medicine have published a new study that suggests there is a direct connection between wisdom, loneliness, and how diverse a […]

Plant-based milk is better for the planet than dairy, some more than others. You’ve chosen plant-based milk…that’s great! Now know what it takes to make them and choose accordingly. If you are among the 68% of people worldwide who have trouble digesting lactose, you have most likely discovered the many dairy alternatives available on the […]

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 […]