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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, most often deer ticks. These little critters are common in the Northeast and Midwest. However, Lyme Disease can be found throughout the US. The…

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 the health of the human body. During sleep, the body is able to perform countless processes from tissue recovery to neural processing. Both physical and…

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 gut microbiome is filled with a diverse array of bacteria from many different families. Humans have been consuming fermented foods for thousands of years. We…

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, why has it been around for so long and why is it not exactly commonplace in our culture today? Fermented Foods Defined Fermented foods…

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 gut-mouth connection. Oral bacteria have a dear place in the world of microbiology. One of the first bacteria discoveries was found in teeth plaque by…

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 and who grows in the gut throughout the lifespan. These include, but are not limited to: Diet Exercise Sleep Stress Hydration Environment In addition to…

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 years? We were told that greasy pizza and chocolate are the likely culprits for pimples. Skin Reactions Many food allergies and sensitivity reactions begin with…

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 a healthy or vigorous way, especially as the result of a particularly favorable environment. Probiotic is a microorganism introduced into the body for its beneficial…

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 happiest – acidic. The primary way probiotics are beneficial to the gut is that they lower the pH in the colon, making it an unfriendly…

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 Oxygen Use: Facultative anaerobic Shape: Rod Residence: I live in the GI tract, mouth, and vaginal tract.1 As one of the first discovered bacteria way back in the early…