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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:
Five Strategies for Stress Eating
Have you ever felt like reaching for the pint of strawberry ice cream after a long day at work?
The Seasons Are Changing: Here’s How You Can Support Immune Health
Some things never change: The kids go back to school in the fall, the leaves change color shortly after, the holiday season approaches with increasing speed every passing year, and the cold or flu always seems to hit a household when all of these festivities are happening.
Does the Skin Have a Microbiome?
The first thought that likely comes to mind when you hear the word “microbiome,” is the gut. But the human microbiome extends far beyond the intestines. The word microbiome refers to the trillions of microorganisms including bacteria, fungi, viruses, and parasites that call the human body home.1 These little critters, especially bacteria, are mostly concentrated in the small and large intestine, but also inhabit the skin.1
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?
What’s So Special About Medium-Chain Triglycerides (MCTs)?
Learn about medium-chain triglycerides (MCTs) and the ketogenic diet. Explore more about these fat molecules and what makes them so special.