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Probiotics for Athletes
Athletes are constantly seeking ways to improve their performance, whether through training, nutrition, or recovery strategies. An area that is gaining significant attention is the use of probiotics for athletes to enhance overall athletic performance. Benefits of Exercise on Gut Health Regular physical activity is associated with a more diverse and balanced gut microbiota. A…
Chicken & Vegetable Soup Remix
Harvesting Wellness Savor the bountiful harvest in September. This delicious, hearty Chicken & Vegetable Soup is gut-friendly and makes plenty to share. If the kids are starting fall sports and...
Probiotics and Breastfeeding
New mothers undoubtedly dedicate themselves to providing the best care and nourishment for their little bundles of joy. While breastfeeding is already a remarkable way to offer optimal nutrition to...
Chicken & Vegetable Soup Remix
Harvesting Wellness Savor the bountiful harvest in September. This delicious, hearty Chicken & Vegetable Soup is gut-friendly and makes plenty to share. If the kids are starting fall sports and...
Probiotics and Breastfeeding
New mothers undoubtedly dedicate themselves to providing the best care and nourishment for their little bundles of joy. While breastfeeding is already a remarkable way to offer optimal nutrition to...
Gut Health and Testosterone
Testosterone plays a vital role in men's health, but did you know that gut health and testosterone are connected? What is Testosterone? Testosterone is a sex hormone responsible for many...
Food Allergy or Food Intolerance?
Regular intake of food is required to live. It’s closely tied to culture, celebrations, emotions, and traditions. How you intake your food is a personal choice too. Consequently, whether you...
UTI and Yeast Infection Prevention with Probiotics
Urinary tract infections (UTI) and yeast infections are two of the most common types of infections that women experience. Often, these infections can be uncomfortable and painful and can even...
Gut-Healthy Traveling
What is gut-healthy traveling , you may wonder? Traveling to new places can impact your gut health for the worse, but probiotics can help prevent or reduce this unwanted distress! ...
Flourish & Synergy
What is Synergy? Synergy is defined as the cooperation of two or more organizations that produces a combined effect greater than the sum of their separate effects. Bacteria are Naturally Synergistic....
Probiotics and the Immune System
Let's talk about probiotics and the immune system. Can supplementing with these tiny organisms help you stay healthy? School is in session, and the dark cold days of winter are...
Probiotics for Men
What are the “best” probiotics for men? In our blog post The Importance of Men’s Gut Health, we learn that a gut is not just a gut. Although men and women...
Getting Dirty
What if getting “dirty” is actually good for your health? You've probably heard the saying "A little dirt don't hurt!" Perhaps you’ve heard that running around outside barefoot can actually...
Cooked Apples & Oats Recipe
We've all heard the saying, "An apple a day keeps the doctor away." May I take you one warm, enticing step further? This Cooked Apples & Oats recipe has become...
Alcohol Use and Gut Health: A Crossroads
Have you ever wondered how alcohol use affects your gut health? As summertime approaches, kicking back on the deck with an ice-cold cocktail sound like a great way to end...
C-section Birth & the Microbiome
Giving birth is one of the most profound experiences of life, occurring every second of every day all over the world. It can also be one of the most overwhelming...
IBS
Do you, or does someone you know, suffer from IBS? Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) affects an estimated 10-15% of the American population. However, only 5-7% of those actually receive the diagnosis. ...
Endometriosis and the Gut, A Powerful Connection
Endometriosis. You've likely heard this term before, but do you know what it is? Perhaps you know someone who has been afflicted by this painful disorder. Or maybe, you’re an...
FODMAPs Explained
First of all, it’s important for us to highlight that the people who may benefit from a low FODMAP diet are those who suffer with irritable bowel syndrome or irritable...
Best Time to Take Probiotics
When is the best time to take my probiotic? Have you ever asked yourself this question? Many probiotic products on the market today have guidelines on when it's best to...
Autoimmune Disease and the Gut
As we continue to grow in depth of knowledge about gut health, let’s further our investigation about the immune system as it relates to autoimmune disease. We should begin with...
Why Liquid Probiotics?
Five Reasons to Love the Flexibility of Liquid Probiotics, and One Reason Not One of the great things about Flourish probiotic is the all-natural liquid nature of the supplement. But...
How to Choose a Probiotic
There are so many options! What are some of the key traits a good probiotic supplement should have to be most beneficial to you and your family? Before choosing a...
Gut-Brain Axis
The connection between the gut and the brain is a two-way street. This 'street' is referred to as the gut-brain axis. For every 1 message going from the brain to...
Leaky Gut
Leaky Gut. This is a common phrase around the gut health realm. It's used as an umbrella term to cover a common idea about the integrity of the intestines as...
Consistency is Key
Consistency is KEY. (We say this a lot.) The main job of probiotics is to support a healthy balance of bacteria in your body. Your gut is filled with millions...
Back to School Checklist
It's already time to begin thinking about changing up the daily routine as many of us are preparing the kids to go back to school. Stay organized and feel accomplished...
Overnight Oats Recipe + Flavor Inspiration
With school and busy morning routines rapidly approaching, it’s time to start thinking about how to quickly and nutritiously feed those kids before they head out the door. Overnight oats...
Who can benefit from probiotics?
According to the American Journal of Gastroenterology, gut issues like bloating, constipation, and diarrhea account for over 100 million US outpatient care visits every year. That means 100 million trips...
Hummus Bowl with Chicken ‘Shawarma’ Recipe
Hummus is a great way to add fiber in a flavorful way to dinner. Personalize your hummus bowl with your favorite toppings – the sky is the limit! Just imagine...
Quick Pickled Red Onions
These gut-friendly beauties add a nice, cool tang to any meal. Pickled onions ferment in a snap and can be ready for dinner tonight! Raw onions make a great prebiotic, and...
Hydration Motivation
The human body uses water for many processes to maintain homeostasis. It is also used in the body’s efforts to regulate body temperature, deliver nutrients, maintain electrolyte balance, and keep...
The Importance of Men’s Gut Health
It’s time... Time to feature men's health in the conversation about gut health. A gut is a gut, right? As it turns out, men’s and women’s guts work differently....
Clever Ways to REUSE your glass Flourish bottles
Do you enjoy your Flourish probiotics in our amber glass bottle? Reuse that bottle around the house as an added bonus! Simply remove the label and get rid of the...
Women as Bacterial Hosts
Yep. It’s true. Men and women are distinctly different from one another and studies are continuing to find that these differences affect the gut as well. Most science suggests the...
Inflammation
What is the role of inflammation? Like a check engine light, inflammation is there to be an alarm. It lets you know something is wrong. Unlike your late-90s car dashboard...
Lyme Disease
Lyme Disease x Gut Health Lyme Disease is caused by the corkscrew-shaped bacterium Borrelia burgdorferi. The bacterium is introduced to a human host through the bite of an infected tick,...
Sufficient Sleep & Gut Health
Sufficient Sleep is Important. We all know that sufficient sleep is important. But when seasons of life get busy, it’s often the first thing to go. Sleep is critical to...
Probiotics & Medication
At Entegro Health HQ, we are often asked the question: Can I take Flourish while on medications or other supplements? The answer (most of the time) is: YES! A healthy human...
Spinach Lentil Dal Recipe
2021: The Year of the Lentil Although my family may not be as excited about this self-proclaimed lentil banner year, I'm so excited to put this underrated legume to use...
Fermentation Station
Let's talk about the wondrous world of fermentation. Fermentation has been a part of human life and in almost every culture around the world since the beginning of time. So,...
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Urinary tract infections (UTI) and yeast infections are two of the most…
To travel is to truly experience this beautiful and dynamic world, many say. Whether you are jet-setting across the globe or road-tripping across the state, the excitement that comes with traveling is hard to beat. Visiting new areas means soaking in new sights, unique cultures, delicious food, and so much more. However, new destinations can also mean encountering foreign microorganisms that can impact our digestive system for the worse.
Let’s talk about probiotics and the immune system. Can supplementing with these…
Have you ever wondered how alcohol use affects your gut health? As…
Giving birth is one of the most profound experiences of life, occurring…
Do you, or does someone you know, suffer from IBS? Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) affects an estimated 10-15% of the American population. However, only 5-7% of those actually receive the diagnosis.
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