This article was written with help from AI and edited by Thrive Market’s talented team of human writers. Living a long and healthy life is a goal for many people, but longevity isn’t just about increasing the number of years you live. It’s about ensuring those years are full of vitality. By understanding the key ...
Navigating the world of gut health can be complex. It’s a hot topic in health and wellness, and when you’re investigating how to improve your own gut health, you’ll very quickly come across recommendations for prebiotics and probiotics. Though the two sound similar, prebiotics and probiotics serve different purposes in our bodies. In this article, ...
If you’re like most people, you’ve likely given some thought to your gut health. Maybe you notice some bloating after eating certain foods, brain fog after a heavy meal, or the occasional bout of constipation when you travel. On your journey toward better gut health, you’ll pretty quickly come across recommendations for probiotics. They may ...
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 ...
One scientific explanation of probiotics describes them as “live microorganisms that, when administered in adequate amounts, confer a health benefit on the host.” For a more poetic definition, turn to the word’s Greek origins. From the root words “pro” (meaning promoting) and “biotic” (meaning life), this ancient language elevates probiotics into a life-affirming supplement many ...
When she found her 2-year-old daughter playing with a bottle of bleach, Counter Culture founder Michelle Perkins decided to reconsider her choice of cleaning products. “It was quite jarring to see my beautiful baby and highly toxic chemicals in such close proximity,” Perkins says. “I knew that bacteria were being successfully used to regulate toxic ...
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There are lots of things to consider when it comes to leading a healthy lifestyle. How active are you during the day? Do you get enough exercise? What type of environment do you live in? And of course, what do you include in your diet? On its own, what you choose to eat is itself ...
Over the last several years, probiotics have become quite the buzzword in health circles and also promoted more and more by clinical doctors that are starting to understand just how essential they are.
Fermented foods like sauerkraut and kimchi are trending—and it’s not because of the way they taste.
Bacteria generally has the reputation of being something bad we want to keep out of our bodies. It’s the reason why we shower every day, wash our hands after every trip to the bathroom, and clean cuts and scrapes to keep germs from breaking through the surface of the skin. But, in actuality we do ...
Jamie Lee Curtis is probably best known for her star-making 1978 debut in the original Halloween, or her turn as Lindsay Lohan’s mom in the 2003 reboot of Freaky Friday (for which she was nominated for a Golden Globe). But it’s wouldn’t be too far of a stretch to claim that her finest onscreen moment ...