Quercetin: Nature’s Colorful Super Nutrient
Vibrant yellow lemons, crimson tomatoes, rose-colored cherries, leafy green kale, verdant broccoli, bronze-skinned shallots. What is one nutrient t...
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The Science Behind Spore-Based Probiotics (and Why It's Important)
Have you ever seen your kid or dog eat dirt? You probably freaked out. But healthwise, maybe there was something innately beneficial to their urge ...
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Spotlight on Marshmallow (Althaea officinalis)
Hear the word “marshmallow” and savoring the gooey goodness of a s’more by a crackling campfire might come to mind. But the plant that gave marshma...
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The Vagus Nerve: What It Is and Why You Might Need to Calm It Down
Systems need good command centers to be successful. The human nervous system is no different. Comprised of over 100 billion nerves, the human nervo...
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Spotlight on Botanical - Lemon Balm (Melissa officinalis)
Rub the leaves of a lemon balm plant and smell the bright, uplifting, lemony scent that arises. Lemon balm, known in Latin as Melissa officinalis, ...
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Nutrition Resources for a Healthy Gut
Clinician-Crafted Guides for Your Gut Science tells us that a healthy gut microbiome is the key to overall health (approximately 75% of our immun...
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Peanut Butter & Your Gut: What You Might Be Missing
Peanut butter, once a staple in every American child’s diet, has become something of a food villain. Many families and schools now avoid it due to ...
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Spotlight on Chamomile (Matricaria Chamomilla)
Chamomile may be a tiny flower, but it packs a punch when it comes to health benefits! A member of the daisy family, the name "chamomile" comes fro...
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Spotlight on Ginger (Zingiber Officinale)
Eat your way to better health Zingiber officinale, commonly known as ginger, is a flowering plant used for its medicinal and culinary properties fo...
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Leaky What? “Leaky Gut” and What It Means for Your Health
“All disease begins in the gut …” – Hippocrates Over 2,500 years ago, the Greek physician Hippocrates declared, “All disease begins in the gut.” T...
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Getting the Zzzs Your Body Needs
Sleep is easily one of the most important things you do each day. How long you sleep and how well you sleep can have a profound effect on your ove...
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The Power of Aloe Vera
Aloe vera has a long history of use throughout various cultures worldwide and for multiple purposes. According to the Ebers papyrus, an important m...
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Scientific Advisory Board
"Meet these respected industry experts and thought leaders on our Scientific Advisory Board. They partner with us to create and elevate clinically...
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