Posts Tagged ‘digestion’
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 organs working correctly. As we’ve learned before, one of the primary roles of the lining of the gut is to transport nutrients from the gut…
Read MoreWomen 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 reason for these differences is due to the different hormones at play. The female reproductive system is incredible: a reoccurring cycle that requires detailed regulation…
Read MoreGut-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…
Read MoreGet 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…
Read MoreGolden Turmeric Latte with Pumpkin Recipe
Pumpkin spice: a true sign of fall. Nothing goes with cool days better than a warm drink, like this golden turmeric latte with a dash of pumpkin. Famed for its anti-inflammatory and antioxidant powers, turmeric is golden in color and warming in flavor. Make as big of a batch as you’d like to keep you warm…
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