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There is a lot of hoopla out about probiotics and prebiotics.  We know they’re in yogurt.  There’s even a brand of yogurt that actively touts their probiotics (Activia).  So what’s the deal, why are probiotics so important?  And what the heck is a prebiotic?  How are they related? Probiotics (meaning “for life”) are the opposite of antibiotics (“against life”).  Our gut is naturally supposed to have a variety of Lactobacillus bacteria in it.  These good bacteria help with a myriad of things, from immune health to digestive health.  They also help with urogenital health. “Prebiotics are non-digestible food ingredients that stimulate the growth and/or activity of bacteriaRead More →

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Happy Friday everyone!  I hope you had a great week! Time for some honesty here.  I have done 2 of my 5 workouts so far this week.  I’m going to get my 3rd one in later this morning, but I wanted to share with you first.  Firstly, I am SORE.  Like, I haven’t been this sore in FOREVER.  Monday was Leg Day, and today Friday, I’m finally only minimally sore going up and down the stairs.  I don’t feel like I did anything crazy as far as the workout went, and weights were very light, but it was work.  More work than it should haveRead More →