This article was written with help from AI and edited by Thrive Market’s talented team of human writers. In the nutrition world, psyllium husk has become popular as a dietary fiber supplement. Let’s explore the potential benefits, how it works in the body, and the best ways to incorporate it into your daily routine. What ...
There’s a lot to look forward to about the holiday season: traveling to see loved ones, enjoying your favorite traditional foods, and parties galore. What’s not so fun? That run-down feeling you get after several straight weeks of late nights, free-flowing drinks, and rich meals.
The last thing anyone wants to worry about during the holidays is moderation—including, believe it or not, a certified health coach and gut health expert. “The holidays are a time to really enjoy some delicious foods and time with friends and family,” says Erica Zellner, MS, CNS, LDN, and Senior Health Coach at Parsley Health, ...
Drinking kombucha and taking probiotic supplements may help you find that optimal balance of bacteria in your gut, but adding them to your diet can feel more like a chore than a treat. Revive had something different in mind when they set out to make a brand of sparkling probiotic beverages more than 10 years ...
Fatigue. Chronic pain. Digestive issues. If you’re experiencing any of these symptoms regularly, a possible culprit is autoimmunity, a general term for conditions in which your immune system mistakenly attacks your body’s own cells, tissues, and organs. One in 10 people suffers from an autoimmune disorder, according to the American Autoimmune Related Diseases Foundation—so if ...
The Greeks gave us culture, language, and apparently probiotics. From the ancient root words “pro” (as in promoting) and “biotic” (meaning life), probiotics are literally life affirming.
Every culture has their morning rituals for wellness. In Hawaii, some islanders paddle out into the surf on dawn patrol before they even wipe the sleep out of their eyes.
Cure acne, heal indigestion, improve mood, and finally get six-pack abs. Nope, this isn’t some fantasy wish list or bogus infomercial ad—it’s what can actually happen to your body when you finally start taking the right probiotic supplement.
Usually an upset tummy is a signal that it’s time to put down the candy—but this time, it’s the reverse. The magic ingredient here? Ginger.
Pet owners are a pretty dedicated bunch. From rain boots to doggie toothbrushes, they’ll invest in some pretty wacky products for the promise of a healthier, happier pet. But what about vitamins or probiotics?! Ostensibly, if owners rely on these daily remedies for optimal health, it’s not so crazy to think that they could work for ...
Feeling bloated and run down? Maybe your stomach is misbehaving. With a summer full of vacations and barbecues coming to a close, your body might be begging for a reboot for fall.
If someone said that it was possible to get a magnified version of coffee’s caffeine boost and bathroom benefits from ingesting your java a different way, would you try it? If the answer is yes, consider the coffee enema.
Ayurveda uses everything in nature as a medicine—and I don’t just mean herbs and oils. This system of medicine treats the air, the sun, and the water as medicine.
Frequent flyer miles can do a serious number on your body. Jet lag can strike hours or even days after your flight has landed and can make it hard to bounce back into your normal routine. And if you’re crossing time zones? It’s just that much worse.
The sauerkraut on your organic hotdog or that morning bowl of Greek yogurt might not just be good for your gut today—it could be protecting your brain from serious disease in the long run.
Most people are surprised to discover just how much the digestive tract impacts overall health. But in fact, it’s usually the first place I start when clients come to me with just about any complaint.
Probiotics have been getting a lot of attention for their health benefits, but a new study shows another dairy product may work just as well: cheese.
[schema description]Kombucha tea is the universal cure-all of beverages. Tired? Kombucha. Cranky? Kombucha. Thirsty? Kombucha. Had that extra cocktail at the party last night? Kombucha.
Yogis have long known that the breath is intimately connected to all facets of wellness.
Most of us have seen aloe vera before — if only as an ingredient in skin care or a way to soothe a painful sunburn. Surprisingly, aloe vera has been used for thousands of years as a natural treatment for all kinds of ailments. The Egyptians even referred to aloe vera as the “plant of immortality.”