Hopefully by now you know how important your gut health is to your overall wellbeing. A healthy microbiome usually means a strong immune system, good digestion, and a clearer thinking. About 70 percent of our immune system is housed in the gastrointestinal tract, so protecting it is critical for good immune function. There are many […]
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War on Bacteria | Part 2 of 3
We are losing the war on bacteria and our health is the biggest victim. Antibacterial soap, bleach, and disinfecting wipes are common items found on the shelves of our grocery stores. As a society, we are obsessed with hygiene. We wash our bodies once, sometimes twice, a day with hot and soapy water. This obsession […]
War on Bacteria | Part 1 of 3
Our world is small. Without microbes and bacteria human life would cease to exist. These tiny organisms are the oldest form of life on Earth, and they inhabit every surface of our bodies inside and out. They exist both in and on everything we can see, taste, or touch. Where there is air, there are microbes. The number […]