Tag: probiotics

Sugar: The Sweetest Cause of an Unhealthy Gut

There are a lot of common, everyday factors that can disrupt your gut health. And an unhealthy gut can negatively affect your immune system, mental health, weight, mood, hormone balance, skin, and so much more.  Some of the top contributors to an unhealthy gut are stress, antibiotics, processed foods, poor sleep…and sugar. A diet high… Continue reading Sugar: The Sweetest Cause of an Unhealthy Gut

The Gut-Brain Axis: How It Works & How to Improve It

Have you ever had a gut feeling? That expression typically means having some sort of unexplainable instinct or hunch, which you feel deep down in your core. Most of us have experienced it at some point in our lives. Well, the bad news is, you’re not psychic. The good news is, that gut feeling is… Continue reading The Gut-Brain Axis: How It Works & How to Improve It

The 5 Biggest Benefits of Plant-Based Protein Powder

We all know how important protein is for our bodies. Protein helps us build and maintain our muscles, keeps our bodies running properly, repairs tissue and organs, and can even aid in weight-loss. Protein is one of three major macronutrients our body requires (fats and carbohydrates are the other two).  Many of us get most… Continue reading The 5 Biggest Benefits of Plant-Based Protein Powder

Handwashing or Hand Sanitizing: What’s Safest?

In these unprecedented times, every health organization in the world recommends wearing a face mask and social distancing to help reduce the risk of spreading airborne germs (via talking, coughing, or sneezing). The Centers for Disease Control and the National Institutes of Health also recommend washing your hands vigorously with soap and water for at… Continue reading Handwashing or Hand Sanitizing: What’s Safest?

NutriProtein: The Pure, Plant-Based Protein Shake

What if there was a protein shake that could fuel your toughest workout, help you achieve your weight-loss goals, boost your athletic performance, speed up your muscle recovery, and even help settle many digestive issues? Now, imagine that same performance-boosting protein shake being completely plant-based and vegan-friendly — without any animal or dairy ingredients used… Continue reading NutriProtein: The Pure, Plant-Based Protein Shake

The Probiotic & Prebiotic Partnership

It seems like probiotics and prebiotics have become very popular these days. And rightly so! The health benefits they offer your gut, gastrointestinal tract, digestive system, and immune system are undeniable. Which is also the reason we’ve been using them both in our NatureM.D. supplements for years now. But what’s the difference between probiotics and… Continue reading The Probiotic & Prebiotic Partnership

6 Ways to Protect Your Gut Microbiome from Antibacterial Cleaning Products

We’re all washing our hands relentlessly. We’re hand-sanitizing every time we touch a shopping cart or door handle. We’re disinfecting every floor, tabletop, and toy in our homes. We’re all doing everything we can to stop the spread of germs, microbes, and viruses from the things we come into contact with each and every day.… Continue reading 6 Ways to Protect Your Gut Microbiome from Antibacterial Cleaning Products