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Looking for a healthy, tasty, and easy dessert that is both kid and adult friendly? Try this vegan, gluten free, and refined sugar free recipe that’s bursting with flavor, packed full of veggies and gut health friendly!
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Bacterial vaginosis (BV) is the most common vaginal infection in women of childbearing age, occurring in 30% of women ages 15 to 44 in the United States. Linked to an overgrowth of harmful microorganisms that then can crowd out “healthier” vaginal bacteria, BV can increase a woman’s chance of contracting sexually transmitted diseases and developing pelvic inflammatory disease
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As a parent, it’s natural to want to do everything you can to help your children stay healthy. If diarrhea or respiratory illnesses are a concern in your household, incorporating a probiotic into your repertoire could make sense, too.
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“Letter of Medical Necessity” Can Make Big Florajen Savings Possible Do you rely on a Florajen Probiotic to help you with digestive or vaginal health? Or for another reason you and your doctor have determined? Have you set aside funds, pre-tax, in a flexible spending (FSA) or health savings account to help you save money […]
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Shelf Stable vs. Refrigerated Probiotics Do you ever find yourself wondering whether you should go with an off-the-shelf probiotic or one that must be kept cold? Well we’re here to tell you that refrigeration makes a difference! Probiotics are live bacteria cells that naturally die off at a faster rate when kept in warm or […]
Read MoreThe Impact Probiotics Have on Vaginal Health
The Connection Between Probiotics & Vaginal Health Did you know that probiotics support vaginal health? We’re putting the spotlight on Florajen Women and sharing some information on how probiotics play an important role in keeping the body balanced. The human vagina hosts a range of microorganisms, known as vaginal flora, with lactobacillus being the most […]
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Read MoreEat Your Way to a Healthy Gut
What Keeps Your Gut Healthy? Did you know that you have more than 100 trillion microorganisms living inside you – mainly in your digestive tract or “gut”? This collection of little organisms – which include bacteria – is called your microbiome. Many bacteria in our microbiome actually work to keep us well. They help to […]
Read More4 Reasons to Consider a Daily Probiotic
Quick, name some of your daily wellness habits. Flossing? Sunscreen? Frequent hand washing? How about taking a probiotic? If probiotics aren’t on your everyday to-do list yet, we’ve got four compelling reasons to consider adding them. You’re on antibiotics but, unfortunately, while the meds are fighting infection-causing bacteria, they are also killing good bacteria in […]
Read MoreCould Probiotics Become Our Next Weapon Against the Flu?
Usually, when we talk about the human microbiome and bolstering it with probiotics, we’re talking about the beneficial bacteria that coexist in our digestive system. But, actually, our personal bacteria populations are nearly everywhere in and on our bodies. Even in our respiratory system — including our nasal passages, throat and lungs. Recently, researchers at […]
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