Posts Tagged ‘Probiotics’
Women 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…
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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…
Read MoreProbiotics & 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…
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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…
Read More5 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 with an Entegro Health Consultant. 1. Personal connection You value the opinion of your Consultant because you have a personal connection with them.…
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…
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