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Gut Health and Sleep: Are They Related?
There is no doubt that sleep plays a crucial role in brain health and function, and as it turns out, the gut and the brain are basically in constant communication through the gut-brain axis. More specifically, the gut in gut-brain axis refers to the microbiome, or the collection of all microorganisms like bacteria, yeasts, and fungi that live in the intestines. The gut-brain axis is a two-way communication, so not only can those little critters in the gut influence heath, but mental and emotional state of a person can impact the microbiome.
Benefits of Deep Sleep and How to Track It
Most adults need 7-9 hours of sleep each night to achieve optimal health. But even if they’re getting the right amount, are they getting enough deep sleep? Learn the different types of sleep and how deep sleep is a key part of feeling well-rested.
What to Do Before, During, and After a Cold or Flu
It’s never fun to be at home with a cold or flu. While we may not be able to prevent them, we may be able to take steps that can reduce our exposure and have an impact on duration and severity. Here are some things you can do before, during, and even after the onset of a cold or flu:
Immune Support Recommendations
Looking for ways to support healthy immune function? Eric Lundquist, MD shared a variety of options to consider as ways to help support immune health.
Benefits of a Daily Probiotic
Between trying to eat a balanced diet, getting enough exercise, and sleeping a sufficient amount, is remembering to take a probiotic every day really essential for your health?
Screen Time for Kids: How Much Is Too Much?
Screens are all around us, and they are certainly here to stay. From televisions to smartphones, from tablets to laptops, there is literally a screen for everything. It’s the question so many parents face: How much screen time should children be allowed?
Six Simple Ways to Reduce Stress
Stress can occur for a variety of reasons. Sometimes we just need coping methods to manage and alleviate it. Robert Silverman, DC shares six ways you can reduce stress and get back to living.
A Man’s Guide to Menopause
In some cases, living with women undergoing the effects of the menopausal transition can leave their partners feeling like their world’s been turned upside down. Try these tips to make this temporary stage of life a little more bearable.
