Gut Health

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 of all skin is lined with a special type of cell called epithelial cells. These special cells cover both the outside of the body and…

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 beneficial for your gut and overall health and you’ve now added those friendly little bugs to your routine. You may have even started with a…

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 did you know that exercise may also have a beneficial effect on our friendly hitch hikers, too? We were all made to move. Background  I…

Your body is an amazing collection of cells that make up the muscles, bones, organs, and nerves that make you, YOU.   These systems work together to create movement, emotion, and thoughts to create the experiences you call life. At least, that’s what we used to think.   Turns out, that’s only 10% of the story.  For…

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 for medicinal purposes.   Fermentation has been used for millennia to preserve food and beverages from spoiling.   Not only was fermentation used as a…

What is the gut? Where is it located? How does the food get down there? Let’s journey together as we follow a taco’s journey through the human gastrointestinal tract (GI), from start to finish.

Babies. They are the cutest! With their little toes, chubby cheeks, perfect hands, and soft skin – it’s enough to make any mom or dad swoon. I think the reason we like babies so much is because they are so full of potential. Watching life unfold before the eyes of a child is a reminder…