Benefits of incorporating natural sources of probiotics Incorporating natural sources of probiotics into your diet, rather than relying solely on probiotic supplements, can offer several advantages. Consuming probiotic-rich foods provides a diverse range of beneficial bacterial strains, which can have a more significant impact on gut health and overall well-being. These foods are often nutrient-dense, supplying...
What is fermentation? Fermentation is a natural metabolic process where microorganisms such as yeast and bacteria convert sugars and starches into other compounds, often producing alcohol or lactic acid as byproducts. It has been an integral part of human culinary traditions for thousands of years, serving both as a method to preserve food and enhance its...
Speaking of yummy fermented drinks, perhaps the most delicious, creamy, and healthy of them all is milk kefir. If you haven’t heard of it before, don't worry, all will be explained. But for those looking to make their own healthy homemade version - welcome - we have much to discuss. I’m new here. What’s milk kefir?...
The human body love baths because they relax us, lowering our blood sugar, and blood pressure levels preparing us for sleep. Whether you’ve had a long day at work or you just want to mellow out before bed, there isn’t much else better than taking a hard-earned hot bath. Taking a bath at the end of...

There is so much information coming out about probiotics microbiome. I attended a Biotech pharma conference recently and it was evident that even the experts in the field are still finding their feet. It is such a novel science. Today I wanted to focus on the current state of the nation on probiotics.

I had the pleasure of speaking with Katherine Courage. She is an English major by training and a journalist by day. She grew up in a science family and was the black sheep that went into the humanities graduating with a degree in journalism. The world around us is so complex and there is more information out there that anyone can sink their teeth into. I think that it is important for journalists to dive into these important matters and bring it to people in a simple way to understand it so people can make better decisions in their everyday life. Read on to learn about how different countries such as Japan, Switzerland, Korea, and Greece incorporate fermented foods, how your microbiome starts to form as soon as you are born, and how to boost your good gut bacteria.