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We’re quickly approaching the holidays: that time of year when sweets are abundant. And Halloween is the first stop of the season! It may feel like a dish full of candy corn is haunting you from every surface in sight. If you’re regularly battling (and giving in to) cravings, and the ongoing sugar consumption is making you feel lousy, there are some simple things...

Did you know that recent studies show people with poor gut diversity had lower quality of life? The health of your microbiome impacts your mental health, sleep, energy, the risk for chronic illnesses, and much more.  A probiotic breakfast can help you start the day on the right foot and boost your gut diversity and overall well-being. If you're unsure of where to start,...

While most people have at least one habit they’d like to break, some are more detrimental than others. While biting your nails or regularly pressing snooze might be bothersome, a habit like smoking or eating too much can negatively impact your health, and even potentially shortening your lifespan. It can be challenging to eliminate a habit, but it’s absolutely possible, and often necessary in order to...

The holiday season is nearly upon us, and while this year may look a little different than usual, there are some practical ways to support your health and feel your best! Keeping your immune system strong is more important now than ever, and in a season when sugar, alcohol and other stressors are abundant, there are some simple ways to nourish your gut without...

If you've heard about the amazing health benefits of probiotic yogurt and have been wanting to try it, here's an easy recipe you can make at home with our probiotic Sugar Shift, thanks to powerhouse strain L. reuteri!

With the advent of a new year comes an onslaught of detoxes, cleanses and reset recipes intended to help your digestive system recover after the holidays and start January off on the right foot. And while a reset can certainly be helpful, unfortunately for those struggling with issues like Diabetes, Parkinson’s, IBS, or gut-related challenges, general dietary advice can be misguided. So many protocols...

With Thanksgiving upon us here in the U.S., you may find yourself reflecting on what you’re thankful for. And while this is a lovely way to celebrate the holiday, it’s a tradition worth extending all year long, thanks to the many health benefits associated with gratitude!  That’s right: gratitude is more than a feel-good tradition. It has been shown to improve your wellbeing, and...

As we step into the full swing of summer, you may find yourself enjoying the sunshine with family and friends around the grill! De-stressing with loved ones, getting your vitamin D, time in nature ... all great things for your microbiome health. But one thing that’s not very gut-friendly? The typical American cookout menu. It’s usually packed with inflammatory foods like sugar and processed...

As Memorial Day approaches here in the U.S., we’re getting ready to welcome the unofficial start of summer! And while the world is starting to re-open again and resemble some sense of “normal” depending on where you’re located, keeping your immune system strong continues to be important. Summer also tends to be a season of parties and celebrations, where you may be eating and...

What’s your poop telling you? Did you know that your bowel regularity and consistency is one of the key predictors of your health status? In a population-level analysis of microbiome variation, various factors were evaluated to assess predictors of overall health status. The data point with highest correlation to health was the Bristol Stool Score. The fourth highest predictive data point was “time since...

Listening is a critical human skill. Historically, listening was important to survival in the wild as sounds indicated external threats. We still think of listening as something we do actively in response to outside stimuli. But there is also listening to ourselves. Many of us have lost this skill. We are bombarded by external stimuli in our busy, stressed, and cluttered world. The practice...

I often get asked questions about diet. What foods can I eat? What foods should I eat? And one of the most common things I talk to people with Parkinson’s in particular, about is diet and food quality. When you already have a chronic disease like Parkinson’s or are at risk for something like Parkinson’s, Alzheimer’s or diabetes based on your family history, then...