Posts Tagged ‘Healthy Kids’
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 have similar GI systems, there are unique differences between their gut microbiomes. Preliminary research shows that men have several male-specific health conditions that link to…
Read MoreGetting 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 benefit your immune system, or that getting exposed to pet dander and farm animals can help prevent allergies. Thoughts like these became popularized through a…
Read MoreC-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 experiences, especially when pregnancy complications arise. According to the World Health Organization, cesarean section (C-section) use continues to rise globally. As a result, we’re seeing…
Read MoreWhy 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 why is liquid best? Here are five great reasons to love the liquid nature of our beloved Flourish, and to help us understand the reason…
Read MoreHow to Choose a Probiotic
What are some of the key traits a good probiotic supplement should have to be most beneficial to you and your family?
Read MoreGut-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 the gut, there are 9 going from the gut to the brain! Your gut and brain are connected through the central nervous system, immune system, and…
Read MoreBack 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 with checklists! Week Before Back-to-School Checklist If you have a young child who may be a bit nervous for the school year to start, this…
Read MoreOvernight 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 are exactly that: A great way to fuel the body and microbiome to prep the brain to learn and grow. Eat them cold during the…
Read MoreQuick 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 this has got to be the tastiest way to eat raw onion. Ingredients: 1 medium red onion, thinly sliced 2 teaspoons maple syrup ½ teaspoon…
Read MoreHydration 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…
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