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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 lighting up, we shouldn’t ignore it. We need to look into the root cause of why the alarm is going off so we can make changes…
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...
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...
Human Microbiome Through the Lifespan
Throughout the human lifespan the body undergoes many changes to include everything from growth to aging. The human microbiome is not a static entity. Our many daily choices affect how...
Simple Gut-Friendly Habits For 2021
Small changes add up to big differences. 2021. It's the long-awaited new year with big expectations. Let’s look forward to the new year by making simple changes that help you...
5 Reasons to Work with an Entegro Health Consultant
Your Consultant takes extra time to educate themselves on gut health, as well as guiding you through your journey toward better health. Here are the top 5 Reasons to work...
Gut-Skin Connection
There is a connection between your gut microbiome and your skin. The anecdotal concept of a gut/skin connection has been around for centuries. Remember the height of our acne prevention...
Simple Roasted Asparagus
Nourish your body and the beneficial bacteria in your gut! Spruce up your diet to include delicious whole grains, vegetables, and fruits filled with prebiotics that feed your microbiome. Not...
Get to know Entegro Health HQ
The Faces Behind the Names Entegro Health was founded in 2015 by a team of passionate, hard-working individuals who were fired up by the idea of using living bacteria to...
The Flourish Way: Part 2
Flourish Probiotic. At Entegro Health, we say these two words together often. It’s what we do! But what do these words really mean? Flourish means to grow or develop in...
The Flourish Way
Part of what makes Flourish unique is the natural state the probiotic bacteria are kept. The eleven strains grow up together and create an environment that the bacteria are...
Get to Know Your Probiotics
Flourish Original + Junior include 11 diverse strains of probiotics from 5 unique families. Let's get to know your probiotics! Name: Lactobacillus acidophilus Nickname: L. acidophilus ...
Flourish: The Art of the Brew
The brew process of Flourish Original and Flourish Junior allows the bacteria to create an environment that promotes the sustained growth of beneficial bacteria. Bacterial growth is influenced by several key...
Preventative + Promotional Health
Prevention and awareness go hand in hand. How do you know how to prevent wildfires if you're not aware it is a problem in the first place? What are the associated...
Get the Most out of Your Gut Health!
Nothing worth having comes easy and everything about your health is complex. Is that the saying? When we’re talking about overall health and gut health, we’re referring to complex systems...
Back to School – Back to Reality
5 routines to implement NOW for immune support Back to school looks a little different for everyone this year. Whether you anticipate distance learning, homeschooling, or sending kids to school...
Strawberry Banana Blue Smoothie Bowl Recipe
Make this refreshing smoothie bowl you can eat with a spoon…or a straw! This delicious and nutritious smoothie bowl is sure to tame your craving for a sweet and filling...
Immune System + Microbiome
The innate, also known as non-specific, immune system is the first line of defense against pathogens and works in a couple of general ways. Physical Barrier Primarily, the top layer...
DNA Extraction Kitchen Lab Experiment
If you’ve spent weeks in the grips of self-quarantine and are looking for a fun home laboratory activity, look no further. You can do DNA extraction from the comfort of...
Home Ferment Ketchup – Try it!
Kids and ketchup. They just go together – at least they did at my house when my girls used to be picky eaters. Don’t like that steak? Give this magic...
Work from Home… Partner with Us!
Partner in Probiotics Do you remember the first time you heard the word probiotics? Yeah, neither do I! But you would soon find out that probiotics are microorganisms that are...
5 Stress Management Tools
'Stress is like spice – in the right proportion it enhances the flavor of a dish. Too little produces a bland, dull meal; too much may choke you.' -Donald Tubesing ...
Cocoa Covered Granola
This yummy, healthy treat is filled with fiber for you and your friendly bacteria! Cocoa covered granola is super simple to make and easy to customize to suit your taste....
Valentine’s Day Treats
February is a month that wears many hats. Two of the most well-known and nationally celebrated are Black History Month and Heart Health Month. However, there are plenty other more...
5 Ways to Keep Your Kids Healthy This Winter
Cold and flu season is in full swing and schools and daycares are crawling with a variety of illnesses. Snuggly kids are sweet and all, but it’s no fun to...
Yummy + Gut-Friendly Super Bowl Snacks!
Your gut and Super Bowl snacks don’t have to disagree. Take these easy snacks to the party and your friends and family’s gut bacteria will live happily. Be the real...
Made To Move
Exercise: For Humans and Bacteria Alike Everyone knows that exercise is good for us. And many of us know that a diverse, healthy bacterial population is good for us. But...
Bone Broth, Two Ways
Bone broth is a hot topic these days, but it’s been an important part of cultures across the world for millennia. Not only is it a cost-effective way to add...
Feliz Salad Recipe
Every once in a while, you come across a salad that tastes so fresh and flavorful, it keeps you coming back for more, and more, and more. THIS is that...
Micro what now? A glimpse into the human gut microbiome
Your body is an amazing collection of cells which make up the muscles, bones, organs, and nerves that make you, YOU. These systems work together to create movement, emotion, and...
PRO-101: A Brief History of Fermentation & Probiotics
The use of beneficial bacteria have been a major part of cultures since the beginning of time. Ancient cultures have used the mysterious process of fermentation for food preservation and...
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Throughout the human lifespan the body undergoes many changes to include everything…
Small changes add up to big differences. 2021. It’s the long-awaited new…
Your Consultant takes extra time to educate themselves on gut health, as…
