Looking to create your own probiotic boost? Cabbage is one of the simplest foods to ferment and can be transformed into a delicious, nutritious side dish! Sauerkraut is ideal for those who are new to fermentation. The process is simple and yields a probiotic food that boosts digestion and overall health. If you’re daunted by…
4 Ways to Protect Your Skin Microbiome
Covering our skin with petroleum-based chemicals may be one of our most hazardous modern day practices. Research shows that our skin contains billions of valuable microbial allies that leave us vulnerable when wiped away. As the body’s largest organ, the skin is colonized by various species of fungi, bacteria, viruses and even mites. This ecosystem,…
Why My Son Got Type 1 Diabetes
Colin was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes on June 27, 2007, at the age of 7. With no family history, we were shocked by the diagnosis. Colin was the eighth of our nine children. Why did Colin get type 1 diabetes and not our other kids? A Stroke of Bad Luck? When the doctors diagnosed…
Dairy Kefir for Your Skin
Cream kefir makes a nourishing face cleanser, moisturizer, exfoliating mask and offers a wonderful boost to your overall skincare regimen. Combine it with lavender essential oil, or any other desired oil, and you’ll not only feel pampered you’ll get plenty of beneficial microbes in the process. What makes dairy kefir so beneficial? Each one of…
Microbes and Health
Walk into a grocery store and you’ll see spinach that has been triple washed and foods wrapped tightly in plastic, as well as cleaning products that “kill 99.9% of bacteria.” Before you step into the store, you’ll wipe your hands with an antibacterial wipe. In all likelihood, this wipe will contain a potent antimicrobial agent…
