Immune

May 26, 2020 11:01am

By Valencia Porter

3 min read

Probiotic Strains

What’s the Difference with Different Probiotic Species and Strains?

Different strains of probiotic bacteria have been shown to have different functions and are concentrated in various places along the digestive tract and in and on the body. For supporting the general microbiome, I usually recommend products that contain multiple strains of Lactobacillus, Bifidobacterium, and other species.

Some strains have been identified as having particular health effects:

L. acidophilus: supports di…

Eat a Rainbow

“When diet is wrong, medicine is of no use. When diet is correct, medicine is of no need.” -Ayurvedic saying

Food as Medicine

Food represents so many things to us – nourishment, connection, comfort. And to me, it is the foundation of health. Food not only provides us with energy in the form of calories from macronutrients (proteins, fats, and carbs), but also information that communicates different messages in the body and mind.

That information can be complex, and I’m going to break it…

10 Tips to Prevent Flu and Colds Naturally

It’s that time of the year again. The kids are back in school and it seems like a steady stream of upper respiratory infections are being passed around. Even my 4^th grader said this last week, “Mom, is it time to start taking the stuff to prevent the flu?” Smart cookie!

In our house, we regularly incorporate disease fighting superfoods to boost immunity and fight colds, influenza, and other viruses and bacteria. And managing stress is another powerhouse to help keep your immune system healthy and…