Body Biotics

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 […]

Gut microbes identified for their role in increasing the risk of Type 2 Diabetes. Metabolic syndrome to include Type 2 Diabetes is worsened by an overabundance of particular unhealthy microbes residing in the gut. The last two blogs covered how Alzheimer’s disease has been linked to specific gut bacteria. This time, let’s look at new […]

Low-stress levels are good for your gut and a healthy gut is good for your mood. Science shows that there is a direct correlation between gut bacteria and brain chemistry.(1,2)* So you’ve got stress in your life. Don’t we all! If we all survive this year, I’m pretty sure we can survive anything. This year […]

Another benefit of probiotics…they can save us money in the long run. 1* The study suggests that widespread probiotic use could save both individuals and the nation’s health care system a whole lot of money.1* Our goal is to stay healthy. By staying on top of our health, we put ourselves on the offensive, rather […]

Is it time for a gut check? Evaluate your body and know when you need to hit the reset button. Are you in tune with your body? Do you pay attention to when it hurts, when it is tired, and when it is getting run down? Do you recognize the clues that tell you when […]