Do you know what the difference is between all of those bottles of probiotics on the shelf? We know that navigating the supplement world...

In our last blog we discussed the different types of probiotics, in this blog we are going to debunk four of the most popular probiotic...

Probiotics are often referred to as one specific thing, but really there are various types of probiotics and the definition is starting...

Are you familiar with probiotics? Chances are even if you haven’t used them yourself, you’ve heard a lot of talk about them. Probiotics...

There are three overall key components to a healthy microbiome: 1. Diversity 2. Richness 3. Resiliency Diversity is about having many...

Did you know when it comes to the number of cells that make you up you are mostly microbes and bacteria? Before you get grossed out, deny...

In this post, we are going to discuss 5 ways to increase good bacteria and improve gut quality. Let's dig right in. 1. Eat lots of...

In this post, we are going to provide you with concrete recommendations on how to keep your gut and its bugs happy and healthy. A healthy...

In this post, we are going to specifically look at how bacteria fit into this whole mix of surviving and thriving as a human and how they...

Did you know, you, can tell a lot about a person just from their poop along with their microbiome and gut bacteria. For example, a gut...

Here is something to think about. How did the home environment you grew up in shape your views about food? No matter how or where you...

The Greek physician Galen viewed the stomach as a feeling being that knew when it was empty or full. He believed that nature granted the...

Did you know that the most important phase of digestion is if and how nutrients are absorbed? If this step doesn't happen then all of...

The process of digestion can be broken down into three phases, The Cephalic (oral) phase when you put food in your mouth that travels...

Now that the food turned bolus, turned chyme is in the small intestine, we enter the 3rd Phase of Digestion, The Intestinal Phase. The...

Did you know that the stomach can hold 2-4 liters of material? As the bolus or partially digested food enters the stomach, the stomach...

In this blog we are going to discuss Phase I- The Cephatic or Oral Phase - CHEWING! Before food is even in sight, the brain prepares the...

Gut health refers to the balance of microorganisms that live in the digestive tract. Looking after the health of the gut and maintaining...

Did you know your gut is your largest sensory organ and that there are over 170 diseases connected to gut health? On a basic level, gut...