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The latest ideas, insights, and inspiration, expertly curated to empower you on your health journey. Learn more about systems biology and the many ways the microbiome plays a critical role in your health & wellness.

Inspiration and Takeaways from “Find Your Moonshot”

Wellness

Inspiration and Takeaways from “Find Your Moonshot”

Recap of Naveen Jain’s live “Find Your Moonshot” Webinar

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Inflammageing and the Microbiome

Longevity

Inflammageing and the Microbiome

How is the concept (and reality) of “inflamm-ageing” connected to the health of your gut microbiome?

How to Transform Difficult Conversations Into Healthy Connections

Lifestyle

How to Transform Difficult Conversations Into Healthy Connections

How can you take control of those awkward mealtime conversations?

Can Cold Therapy Work for You and Benefit Your Health?

Wellness

Can Cold Therapy Work for You and Benefit Your Health?

Learn more about the benefits of hot and cold therapy as well as how temperature changes impact your body.

When Good Microbes Go Rogue: Are Smart Bacteria Harming your Oral Health?

Oral Health

When Good Microbes Go Rogue: Are Smart Bacteria Harming your Oral Health?

It sounds like science fiction, but bad oral health can contribute to predatory critters in our mouth.

Family, Friends & Experiences: What Makes the Holidays Special for You?

Family, Friends & Experiences: What Makes the Holidays Special for You?

During the holiday hubbub, it can be difficult to focus on what the season really means to you.

Aromatic Roasted Root Vegetable Medley with Fresh Thyme and Rosemary

Recipes

Aromatic Roasted Root Vegetable Medley with Fresh Thyme and Rosemary

With so many delicious root vegetables now in season, tossing them all together gives you a perfect side dish for the winter months.

Are Almonds Really Healthy or Not? (The Answer May Surprise You!)

Nutrition

Are Almonds Really Healthy or Not? (The Answer May Surprise You!)

Why would almonds NOT be healthy for you? Find out!

Alcohol Intake and The Microbiome - How Much is Too Much?

Wellness

Alcohol Intake and The Microbiome - How Much is Too Much?

Too much alcohol can damage your liver, but did you know it’s also bad for your gut?

10 Easy Ways to Sneak More Fiber Into Your Day

Nutrition

10 Easy Ways to Sneak More Fiber Into Your Day

Up your fiber game and help your gut microbiome stay balanced and healthy

What is a Hairy Tongue and Should You Ignore It?

Oral Health

What is a Hairy Tongue and Should You Ignore It?

The question prompts immediate and additional questions!

From the Top of the Tube to the Bottom: the Gut-Mouth Connection

Science

From the Top of the Tube to the Bottom: the Gut-Mouth Connection

How can you support your oral and gut health so they work as one synergetic unit?

Getting Wise on Nutrition Labels: Why You Should Read and Understand Them

Nutrition

Getting Wise on Nutrition Labels: Why You Should Read and Understand Them

Navigate the nutrition facts labels on the food you eat like a pro.

Spicy Gingerbread Hot Cocoa

Recipes

Spicy Gingerbread Hot Cocoa

Take your holiday hot chocolate to the next level with surprising spiciness of cayenne and black peppers, giving this drink a delicious zing!

Does Your Gut Microbiome Like to Travel as Much as You Do?

Lifestyle

Does Your Gut Microbiome Like to Travel as Much as You Do?

What happens to your gut health when you travel?

The Heart-Gut Axis; the Link Between the Microbiome and Blood Pressure

Science

The Heart-Gut Axis; the Link Between the Microbiome and Blood Pressure

While there is no easy fix for blood pressure issues, exploring the heart-gut connection could hold a key to management.

10 Science Backed Ways to “Holiday Well”

Lifestyle

10 Science Backed Ways to “Holiday Well”

Don't buy into the myth that the holidays should set back your health goals.

Can You Sleep Your Way to a Healthy Microbiome?

Wellness

Can You Sleep Your Way to a Healthy Microbiome?

What is the relationship between sleep and our microbiome, and how can we support it?

Festive Cranberry Orange Spritzer

Recipes

Festive Cranberry Orange Spritzer

Try this bright and delicious sparkling beverage as a great alternative to alcohol.

Aging Well: The Oral Microbiome Connection

Longevity

Aging Well: The Oral Microbiome Connection

Experts now know that neglecting your oral hygiene can speed up the aging process.

The Surprising Side-Effects of Giving Back to Your Community

Lifestyle

The Surprising Side-Effects of Giving Back to Your Community

Is there a connection between giving back to your community and your personal health?

4 Tasty and Nutritious Snacks to Impress Your Family at the Next Gathering

4 Tasty and Nutritious Snacks to Impress Your Family at the Next Gathering

These 4 healthy and delicious snacks mean junk food will not be needed on your grazing table.

The Good-for-Your-Gut Exercise You’re Not Doing But Should

Wellness

The Good-for-Your-Gut Exercise You’re Not Doing But Should

Here’s how diaphragmatic breathing can help your health from head to toe.

 How Your Oral Health and Skin Health Go Hand-In-Hand

Oral Health

How Your Oral Health and Skin Health Go Hand-In-Hand

The link between oral health and skin health is stronger than originally thought.

How to Give “Better” Gifts that People Really Love

Lifestyle

How to Give “Better” Gifts that People Really Love

Learn how to make sure your gifts support causes and reflect your recipients interests and values.

4 Ways to Support Healthy Skin for a Non-Stop Winter Glow

4 Ways to Support Healthy Skin for a Non-Stop Winter Glow

Why Does Your Skin Dry Out in the Winter?

Spiced Citrus Digestif

Recipes

Spiced Citrus Digestif

Everyone has overdone it with a meal at one time or another. The ginger in this stomach-calming tonic can help with a little relief.

5 Quick Ways to Begin Restoring Gut Balance After the Holidays

Gut Health

5 Quick Ways to Begin Restoring Gut Balance After the Holidays

A holiday meal can hit the spot, but here’s how you can restore balance following a day of indulgence.

The New Niche World of Wellness Travel

Lifestyle

The New Niche World of Wellness Travel

Wellness tourism is booming, with new destination experiences in health and wellness.

The Link Between Circadian Rhythms and the Gut Microbiome

Lifestyle

The Link Between Circadian Rhythms and the Gut Microbiome

What is known when it comes to the links between the gut microbiome and circadian rhythms?

The Not-So-Sweet Side of Sugar and Our Microbiome

Nutrition

The Not-So-Sweet Side of Sugar and Our Microbiome

Shocking sugar statistics and the effect of sugar on our microbiome.

 Does Drinking Alcohol Increase Oral and Throat Cancer Risk?

Does Drinking Alcohol Increase Oral and Throat Cancer Risk?

Alcohol is one of the most controversial beverages there is. How can it affect your risk of cancer?

9 Holiday Meal Prepping Hacks

Wellness

9 Holiday Meal Prepping Hacks

For the holidays and beyond, here’s inspiration you’ve been needing to get into a solid meal prepping routine.

How Quitting Smoking Can Improve Your Oral Health

Oral Health

How Quitting Smoking Can Improve Your Oral Health

While cigarette smoking has declined, smoking remains the largest preventable cause of illness in the world.

 Give Yourself the Gift of Calm this Holiday Season

Lifestyle

Give Yourself the Gift of Calm this Holiday Season

How to keep stress at bay during “the most wonderful time of the year”

Ways to Live in Sync With the Winter Season

Lifestyle

Ways to Live in Sync With the Winter Season

Less daylight and lower temperatures in the winter can sap our energy and make life more challenging.

Do You Really Need Mouthwash to Have Fresh Breath?

Oral Health

Do You Really Need Mouthwash to Have Fresh Breath?

At best, mouthwash acts as a temporary fix for bad breath. At worst, it could wreak havoc on your oral microbiome.

The “Signal in the Noise” - How to Know if Your Gut Microbiome is Off-Kilter

Nutrition

The “Signal in the Noise” - How to Know if Your Gut Microbiome is Off-Kilter

We need our gut to host a balanced environment of beneficial bacteria and minimize potentially harmful bacteria

Coconut, Pear, and Date Crumble

Recipes

Coconut, Pear, and Date Crumble

Satisfy your cravings with a naturally sweetened, baked dish more delicious and sophisticated than any sugar-heavy dessert

Reset Your Circadian Rhythms with Seven Steps to Better Sleep

Wellness

Reset Your Circadian Rhythms with Seven Steps to Better Sleep

Light sets our circadian rhythms. Less light means adjustments must be made to support our sleep-wake cycles.

8 Best-Kept Secrets of Good Dental Hygiene

Oral Health

8 Best-Kept Secrets of Good Dental Hygiene

What are the best oral hygene habit you should be doing every day?

Deep Thoughts: The Link between Oral Health and Dementia

Oral Health

Deep Thoughts: The Link between Oral Health and Dementia

There are now jaw-dropping connections between oral health and long-term brain resilience.

Creamy Pumpkin-Apple Soup

Recipes

Creamy Pumpkin-Apple Soup

Deliciously usher in the fall with this sweet and savory soup using classic seasonal ingredients

28 Mind-Blowing Facts About Your Mouth & Oral Health

Oral Health

28 Mind-Blowing Facts About Your Mouth & Oral Health

Fascinating facts on your mouth, teeth, and the history of oral health and it's impact on your wellness.

How Your Dental Team Helps You Maintain Good Oral Health

Oral Health

How Your Dental Team Helps You Maintain Good Oral Health

Who is on your oral health team and how can they help you maintain a healthy mouth?

How to Care for Your Teeth and Oral Microbiome at Every Age

Oral Health

How to Care for Your Teeth and Oral Microbiome at Every Age

Healthy oral habits as we grow and mature means a healtheir mouth and microbiome through all stages of life.

Tasty Treats That Won’t Hurt Your Teeth or Gut

Nutrition

Tasty Treats That Won’t Hurt Your Teeth or Gut

Here’s our favorite tooth and gut friendly snacks that will leave you satisfied.

Biochemical Individuality: How Our Biology Influences What We Should Eat

Science

Biochemical Individuality: How Our Biology Influences What We Should Eat

It's time for our nutrition recommendations to be as unique as our biology.

How to Navigate the Halloween Sugar Rush

Nutrition

How to Navigate the Halloween Sugar Rush

With just a few tricks, you can learn to enjoy the treats of the holiday.

 Personalized Nutrition and Supplements: Understanding the Science

Nutrition

Personalized Nutrition and Supplements: Understanding the Science

Can science and technology tell you the best types of nutrition for optimal health?

Breast Cancer Overview: What You Need to Know

Science

Breast Cancer Overview: What You Need to Know

Early detection is key in the fight against breast cancer.

Genetics or Lifestyle: What Are the Secret Origins of Your Oral Microbiome?

Oral Health

Genetics or Lifestyle: What Are the Secret Origins of Your Oral Microbiome?

The mystery that surrounds the origin of our oral microbiomes is revealed.

Healthy Aging: Renew Your Cells and Your Life

Longevity

Healthy Aging: Renew Your Cells and Your Life

How can we make a significant impact on our longevity and healthspan through cellular health?

Supplements and Probiotics for Oral Health - Do They Help?

Oral Health

Supplements and Probiotics for Oral Health - Do They Help?

Is there more we can do to protect our oral health than quitting sugar and brushing our teeth?

Does Your Environment Affect Your Gut Microbiome?

Lifestyle

Does Your Environment Affect Your Gut Microbiome?

Turns out, the environment likely impacts the gut microbiome more than genetics.

Fall in Love With the Season

Lifestyle

Fall in Love With the Season

Navigate the shift to fall with these simple routines to promote health.

Does Your Self-Care Routine Need a Dose of Discipline?

Wellness

Does Your Self-Care Routine Need a Dose of Discipline?

When we make time for everything else but ourselves, it can come at a cost. How can self-care rescue us from the demands life places on us?

6 Ways to Upgrade Your Diet to Support an Active Life

Nutrition

6 Ways to Upgrade Your Diet to Support an Active Life

It seems a common theme that nutrition is a big piece of the jigsaw when it comes to athletic performance.

Everything You Need to Know About Fermentation

Nutrition

Everything You Need to Know About Fermentation

From ancient times to our modern refrigerators, here’s the how and why behind fermentation and its nutrient-enriching properties.

Measure What Matters: How to Create a Sustainable Wellness Plan

Lifestyle

Measure What Matters: How to Create a Sustainable Wellness Plan

What is truly important for becoming healthier?

Herbed Sheet Pan Salmon Dinner

Herbed Sheet Pan Salmon Dinner

A one-pan preparation gives you a delicious salmon and seasoned vegetable dinner with hardly any cleanup.

Fasting as a Therapeutic Approach to Health

Nutrition

Fasting as a Therapeutic Approach to Health

Fasting and intermittent fasting is a simple, yet effective way of eating and is praised for its many health benefits

Setting Yourself Up for Success - Key Habits to Meeting Your Goals and Dreams

Lifestyle

Setting Yourself Up for Success - Key Habits to Meeting Your Goals and Dreams

Are there barriers in the way to you achieving your goals? You may want to take a look at your daily habits.

Healthy Aging Month: Set Your Future-Self Up for Success

Longevity

Healthy Aging Month: Set Your Future-Self Up for Success

Growing older is inevitable, aging is not.

Gut Feelings: How Your Gut and Mind are Connected

Nutrition

Gut Feelings: How Your Gut and Mind are Connected

Research shows that digestive and mental health, including everyday mood, go hand-in-hand more than we may be aware.

Better Breakfasts: Ideas for Every Type of Diet

Nutrition

Better Breakfasts: Ideas for Every Type of Diet

Starting the morning off with the right meal makes a world of difference in your day.

Easy Fermented Veggies

Recipes

Easy Fermented Veggies

A quick ferment turns ordinary, fresh vegetables into a tangy, briny treat that are a tasty snack, with an extra health benefit bonus.

Oatmeal with Pomegranate & Citrus

Recipes

Oatmeal with Pomegranate & Citrus

Dress up your plain oatmeal with colorful and flavorful condiments.

Holistic Health: Why a Whole-Body Approach to Health Matters

Wellness

Holistic Health: Why a Whole-Body Approach to Health Matters

Staying healthy requires juggling a number of lifestyle habits and monitoring ourselves to keep everything in balance.

Rainbow Vegetable Minestrone Soup

Recipes

Rainbow Vegetable Minestrone Soup

A delicious, wide variety of healthy vegetables make this take on the Italian soup a fresh alternative to the traditional.

Top 3 Benefits of Drinking Green Tea for Your Oral Microbiome

Oral Health

Top 3 Benefits of Drinking Green Tea for Your Oral Microbiome

We know certain beverages can cause damage to your teeth, but what about the drinks that keep your mouth healthy?

Do You Need Mouth Taping for Better Sleep? Benefits, Risks, and How it Works

Oral Health

Do You Need Mouth Taping for Better Sleep? Benefits, Risks, and How it Works

Mouth taping is an increasingly popular practice for many people trying to improve their sleep and reduce snoring.

The Mouth Matters: Why Your Oral Health Sets the Foundation for a Healthy Body

Oral Health

The Mouth Matters: Why Your Oral Health Sets the Foundation for a Healthy Body

The link is so strong that there’s evidence showing that a clean and healthy mouth can help prevent certain chronic diseases.

6 Ways to Revolutionize How You Take Care of Your Teeth

Oral Health

6 Ways to Revolutionize How You Take Care of Your Teeth

Having a nice smile and fresh breath is pleasant, but do you really know if you’re taking the best care of your teeth?

How Trendy Diets Can Wreck Your Microbiome - And How to Prevent It

Nutrition

How Trendy Diets Can Wreck Your Microbiome - And How to Prevent It

The latest diet trend can be alluring, but they can also wreak havoc on your gut microbiome.

Why We Need to Breathe Deeper

Lifestyle

Why We Need to Breathe Deeper

Managing your natural “fight or flight” stress response can be as simple as employing breathwork to breathe deeper.

Grilled Salmon with Fresh Peach Salsa

Grilled Salmon with Fresh Peach Salsa

Adding the unexpected sweetness of peaches to your fiery salsa gives an extra punch to your usual grilled salmon.

A Digital Detox Could Give You These 5 Benefits

Lifestyle

A Digital Detox Could Give You These 5 Benefits

In this “always-online” world, it’s more important than ever to master the art of unplugging.

The Pause: 5 Ways to Slow Down & Tune In to You

Lifestyle

The Pause: 5 Ways to Slow Down & Tune In to You

Here’s how you can check-in with yourself physically and mentally with practices devoted to enhancing your me-time.

Grilled Stone Fruit Caprese Salad

Grilled Stone Fruit Caprese Salad

Stone fruit are hearty enough to withstand a few minutes on the grill, adding a special caramelized flavor to this salad

Experience the Health Benefits of Green Tea

Recipes

Experience the Health Benefits of Green Tea

Reap the benefits of this antioxidant-rich powerhouse with recipes that reimagine what it means to enjoy green tea.

Are You Aware? The Startling Dangers of an Unhealthy Oral Microbiome

Oral Health

Are You Aware? The Startling Dangers of an Unhealthy Oral Microbiome

A healthy microbiome can support the health of your whole body. But did you know that a balanced microbiome starts in the mouth?

The Surprising Connection: How Taking Care of Your Oral Health Can Benefit Your Heart

Oral Health

The Surprising Connection: How Taking Care of Your Oral Health Can Benefit Your Heart

Evidence suggests that there is a connection between your oral health and your heart health.

Rest and Digest: Understanding Your Autonomic Nervous System

Wellness

Rest and Digest: Understanding Your Autonomic Nervous System

Science has shown that too much stress can negatively impact overall health, but how does it all connect?

The Perfect Nighttime Oral Care Routine You Need for Better Oral Hygiene

Oral Health

The Perfect Nighttime Oral Care Routine You Need for Better Oral Hygiene

Your evening oral health routine can help your gums, teeth, and beneficial mouth bacteria flourish.

Redesign Your Daytime Routines for a Healthy Oral Microbiome

Oral Health

Redesign Your Daytime Routines for a Healthy Oral Microbiome

A regular all-day routine can help your gums, teeth, and beneficial mouth bacteria flourish.

Master the Art of Morning Mouth Care with Our Ultimate Guide

Oral Health

Master the Art of Morning Mouth Care with Our Ultimate Guide

By sticking to a morning care regimen, you can help your gums, teeth, and beneficial mouth bacteria flourish.

Cool & Zesty Green Gazpacho

Cool & Zesty Green Gazpacho

Cold soups can be a refreshing addition to your summertime menus.

Refreshing Fennel & Citrus Salad

Refreshing Fennel & Citrus Salad

The unusual combination of anise-y fennel, tart citrus and decadent kalamata olives make for a truly refreshing summer salad.

Savoring the Last Days of Summer

Savoring the Last Days of Summer

Summer is all the sweeter because it never seems to last long enough.

Discover the Hidden Dangers: 6 Habits That Negatively Impact Your Oral Health

Oral Health

Discover the Hidden Dangers: 6 Habits That Negatively Impact Your Oral Health

We all know to brush and floss. But many don’t realize how certain habits can negatively impact our oral health.

5 Fantastic Health Benefits of Lemons

5 Fantastic Health Benefits of Lemons

With its many benefits, lemons could become the main squeeze in your daily diet.

What is the Relationship Between Oral Diseases and the Oral Microbiome?

What is the Relationship Between Oral Diseases and the Oral Microbiome?

Oral health is a complex state that requires cooperation from biological processes and microbes that live in the oral cavity.

What is Oral and Throat Cancer?

What is Oral and Throat Cancer?

Cases have been steadily increasing over the last 20 years, and traditional diagnostic tests have seen little innovation.

Southwest Bean Salad

Southwest Bean Salad

This bean salad is vegan and vegetarian friendly and delicious even if you’re not plant-based.

Top Safety Tips for Keeping Cool in the Summer Heat

Top Safety Tips for Keeping Cool in the Summer Heat

Fun in the sun can take a dangerous turn if we don’t take note of how our bodies react to the rising temperatures.

The Oral-Brain Axis: Unraveling the Secrets to a Healthy Mind and Body

Oral Health

The Oral-Brain Axis: Unraveling the Secrets to a Healthy Mind and Body

When our mouths are healthy, they’re home to billions of bacteria, both “good” and “bad.” The “good” ones play a key role.