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Have you given special thanks to your gut microbiome today? As you go about your day, trillions of beneficial gut bacteria living inside your digestive system keep you healthy and well. Known as the gut flora, a constellation of more than a thousand different species, your gut microbiome is unique, complex, and dynamic – and there are simple steps you can take every day to help it thrive. Curious to learn more? A healthy gut flora supports digestive health and much more: think enhanced immunity, cardiovascular health, cognitive function, energy, and mental health regulation. When it comes t ..read more

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You'll often hear the saying 'you are what you eat'. This is never more true than considering nutritional psychiatry and how diet influences energy levels and mood. Discerning nutrition choices can help your body work optimally. They promote mental health by combating stress and anxiety, and they can foster a sense of positivity from within. An energy and mood-boosting foods list leans toward complex carbs, lean protein, and healthy fats and limits processed food. Nuts and Seeds We love versatile organic nuts and seeds, which are one of the most healthy mood boosting foods. Whether y ..read more

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The festive season is like no other. It’s a wonderful time of year when friends and family from near and far gather around a table to celebrate being together. We eat, we drink, we party and then we drink some more. That’s where Dry January comes in –– thirty-one days sans booze.  Giving up alcohol after a December of debauchery is really easier than you may think. It’s not about going cold turkey or punishing yourself, it's about providing your body and mind with a mini break to kick off the New Year. Dry January-ers say that by the end of the month, they’re sleeping better, feel more en ..read more

Eating for Longevity What do Loma Linda, Ikaria, Okinawa, Nicoya, and Sardinia have in common? These are the five Blue Zones – places in the US, Greece, Japan, Costa Rica, and Italy, respectively, that are home to some of the oldest and healthiest people alive today. Average life expectancy is far higher in these Blue Zones, and people tend to stay healthier for longer. Indeed, researcher Dan Buettner and colleagues at National Geographic identified these five Blue Zones in 2004 as places where people reached 100 at 10 times the rate for the rest of the US.[1] So, what’s their secret? What mak ..read more

Have you given special thanks to your gut microbiome today? As you go about your day, trillions of beneficial gut bacteria living inside your digestive system keep you healthy and well. Known as the gut flora, a constellation of more than a thousand different species, your gut microbiome is unique, complex, and dynamic – and there are simple steps you can take every day to help it thrive. Curious to learn more? A healthy gut flora supports digestive health and much more: think enhanced immunity, cardiovascular health, cognitive function, energy, and mental health regulation. When it comes to s ..read more