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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 lead to more serious health problems if left untreated. Fortunately, UTI and yeast infection prevention with probiotics can help! What Causes UTIs and Yeast Infections?…
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....
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,...
Gut-Mouth Connection
The gut is a well-connected organ and a key player in the GI tract. Let's explore the connection between the top of the GI tract, and near the end: the...
Egg-Free Frosted Banana Muffins
We couldn't let today go by without sharing just one more #tasty banana treat! These EGG-FREE frosted banana bread muffins are a must-try. It is National Banana Bread Day after...
Flaxy Banana Bread
Happy National Banana Bread Day! (February 23rd) Quick breads don’t need to compete with your gut microbiome. Fuel your body and your microbiome with the fiber found in flax and...
10 High Fiber Foods
Let's talk about some common nutrient-dense (and tasty!) high fiber foods you can include in your daily diet. The recommended fiber intake for men is a minimum of 38 grams...
All About Fiber
Live & Learn – All About Fiber with Tonya Huenink, RD In this excerpt of our interview series, Live & Learn, we talk with Registered Dietician Tonya Huenink, creator and owner...
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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.
Endometriosis. You’ve likely heard this term before, but do you know what…
Most people do not have to follow the low FODMAP diet to have a good life. However, those who suffer from IBS may find this food plan the best way to manage the painful symptoms of the disease.
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