Tag: probiotics

3 Delicious, Dairy-Free Ways to Get Probiotics

Just like there are “good” fats, there’s also good types of bacteria and yeasts that we actually WANT in our bodies. Without probiotics, our bodies are prone to disease and inflammation so it’s important that we eat them on a regular basis to maintain a healthy gut. While plain yogurt infused with a spoonful of Berry Bee Honey is always a yummy way to nourish your gut if you enjoy dairy, here are three DELISH dairy-free ways to get in your probiotics!

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Heart of the Week: Care/Of

Any time I can get an extra boost from a wonderful new supplement I jump on it. I love how they can go hand in hand for a perfect addition with the rest of my holistic lifestyle. I am pretty picky about the quality of Vitamins and was thrilled when I saw Care/of.


Care/of is a new brand that offers personalized vitamin packs. They make their own line of vitamins, loaded with minerals, probiotics and specialty supplements coming from the best ingredients. I am always slammed being a working mama, and I loved how I was able to do their quick quiz to find EXACTLY what I needed, instead of spending tons of time and money on supplements that aren't really necessary.

The convenience factor of having all of my daily supplements in one pack to be able to grab and go- is a lifesaver for me. My schedule changes so rapidly that I am always running from one thing to the next, and I love being able to toss these in my purse, my routine may sometimes shift but at least i have all the vitamins I need to keep me humming! ! If I get run down, then my work, let alone my family, can tend to start to fall apart, so it’s important I stay on top of my wellness game, and these packs help me do just that.

Two standouts for me are the Fish Oil sourced from Wild Alaska Salmon, and the Calcium, sourced from Icelandic Algae. I also love that I added reishi mushroom into my pack, just in case I don't have time to get Cacao magic powder into my routine that day. Reishi is incredible for immunity and longevity. In my experience, some vitamins can totally wreck havoc on my stomach, and thrilled that Care/of is super gentle. There's even added probiotics which help with sensitive tummies. 


If you have seen my stories on Instagram, it’s no secret that we hope to have a baby girl Jaffe in the future! Their new prenatals are the best out there, with Folic Acid, super important for babes development! Popping those daily in preparation! ;) Through their partnership with GOOD+ Foundation, every purchase you make at Care/of helps put prenatals in the hands of a mother in need. We wanted to treat all of the babes in the Philosophie Tribe to a special discount on your customized pack! Use the code PHILOSOPHIE50 to get 50% off of your first order!

Heart of the Week: Probiotics One

The health of your gut is a super important and often overlooked piece of the puzzle of your overall wellbeing. Often known as the body’s “second brain,” your intestines are linked to digestion, mood, and immune health. Healing your gut allows the body to build a stronger immune system and produce the "good" type of bacteria. Probiotics can help support your digestive health.

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Probiotics keep digestion on track

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Our bodies host plenty of guests in the form of beneficial, healthy bacteria that live inside our digestive track and stomach. At one time or another, most people have used antibiotics, reinforcements that Western doctors prescribe to help us fight off harmful infections. Unfortunately, these drugs also wipe out the helpful organisms that play an important role in our digestive process. When this happens, you want to replenish the intestinal flora with probiotics. There are several types and fortunately you can obtain most through natural foods!

What are probiotics??

According to the World Health Organization, probiotics are live micro-organisms which when administered in adequate amounts confer a health benefit on the host1 (2001 WHO/ FAO Report).

Probiotics help intestinal bacteria perform their tasks more efficiently. They take over when your intestinal bacteria have too much work or are weakened or even destroyed by antibiotics, stress, poor nutrition or any other factors.

Where can I get Probiotics from?

For a rich, readily available source of lactobacillus, eat yogurt, preferably goat yogurt, which is easier to digest than the kind made from cow's milk. Additional sources include sauerkraut, miso, tempeh, and organic soybeans. Immediately after a course of antibiotics, you may wish to recharge your sytem with probiotics, which are found with refrigerated items in health food stores. Be sure they contain bifidobacteria, enterococci, and saccharomycese as well as lactobacillus. And always take them on an empty stomach!

Anytime my clients or friends have an upset stomach or just finish a round of antibiotics, I highly suggest Bio-K, which is available at Whole Foods and most health food stores. It's an incredible probiotic resource, with over 50 million healthy bacteria contained in one small container! Gluten-free, free of pesticides and hormones. Click on this link to order straight from their website.

NPR article: Bacteria, Obesity and Diabetes

Can eating healthier change the possibility of developing diabetes? Obesity? Some scientists at Yale seem to think so.

Recently, NPR published a story about the bacteria in our bodies. It revealed that, although the genes our parents gave to us matter, they aren't the only genes that effect our health.

University of Chicago immunologist Alexander Chervonsky, with collaborators from Yale University, recently reported that doses of the right stomach bacteria can stop the development of type 1 diabetes in lab mice. "By changing who is living in our guts, we can prevent type 1 diabetes," he told The Wall Street Journal.

We already knew that probiotics (good bacteria/flora) are good for us. Why wouldn't a good environment in your tummy breed healthy digestion and nutrient absorption? Makes sense, right? But did you know that there are about 500 different types of bacteria in our stomachs and another 500 in our mouths? Good and bad bacteria exist all around us and inside of us, and can seriously effect our health and well being.

Bottom line: the less bacteria in our intestines, the healthier we'll be.

Biologist Jeffrey Gordon of Washington University in St. Louis became quite well known a few years ago for a group of very skinny mice in his lab. The mice were skinny because they had no bacteria in their intestines. Gordon had kept them completely bacteria-free. If a bacteria-free mouse eats, food passes right through the intestine, basically undigested. As soon as the "clean" mice (bacteria free) were exposed to "this big, bad, dirty world," (as Gibson calls it) "the mice suddenly turned their food into more calories and gained weight. So bacteria matter. Apparently, they can digest food far more efficiently."

My opinion? Take in as much healthy, friendly bacteria as possible (i.e. bio-K, probiotics) and see what works in YOUR body. Bacteria can either help us or hurt us. Make it work in your favor!

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To get the whole story check it out here:

http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=95900616

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