Sleep is essential for overall good health, yet 35% of adults don’t get even seven hours of sleep each night. (1) So, what happens when you’re sleep-deprived? You step in a vicious cycle, that's what. There are several reasons one might have insomnia, and each...
Probiotics — aka the good bacteria in your gut — are all the rage in the health and wellness industry. And for good reason. Science shows us that probiotics have many potential health benefits, from improving digestion and strengthening the immune system to producing important...
What do dandelion greens, Jerusalem artichokes, and lentils have in common? They’re all prebiotic foods. Prebiotics are capable of boosting the levels of good bacteria in your digestive tract and therefore improving your overall health and well-being. Sounds pretty great, doesn’t it? Food has remarkable power....
Drinking kombucha is all the rage in the health and wellness world, and scientific studies back up the buzz. Many studies show kombucha can have various beneficial effects on your health, including detoxifying the body, reducing inflammation, acting as an antioxidant, providing energy, and boosting the immune...
If you've been doing your research on gut-friendly foods, you've likely come across kefir as a good option. Kefir is fermented milk or coconut water that provides a wealth of healthy probiotic bacteria. These bacteria help balance gut microbes, reduce inflammation in the gut, and...
There's so much information on gut health that it can be hard to sift through the noise. You're told you can restore gut health through a healthy diet, bone broth, and probiotics, and now, some supplements even contain prehistoric dirt. So what really works? And...
Have you ever found yourself standing in the aisle of your local supermarket, staring back and forth between kefir and yogurt, wondering which one to buy? You’re not alone. Most people don't understand the difference between these cultured dairy products. While kefir and yogurt have a...
You’ve likely experienced stress and digestive disorders together throughout your life. For example, have you ever gotten a stomach ache before a big presentation, or experienced irregular bowel movements before or after a difficult conversation? The answer is likely yes. So it’s not a stretch of...
You probably know that drinking kefir is a great way to increase your probiotic intake and support your digestive health. But did you know that drinking kefir is just one way to enjoy it? You can also make kefir yogurt. This tart, creamy snack is full...
Probiotics are the healthy bacteria found in your intestinal tract. They're critical for a number of healthy digestive and immune functions and vital to a healthy gut lining. It's important to include probiotic foods in your diet as often as possible. Ideally, you'd be eating some...