Antibiotics are one of the marvels of modern medicine that have saved countless lives and changed the landscape of health. However, antibiotics have quickly become misused and (in many cases) overused, resulting in some serious consequences to individual and public health. Analyses from 2010 to 2011 estimated that 30 percent of outpatient oral antibiotic prescriptions…
Maintaining Physical and Mental Wellness While Social Distancing
As the world contends with the COVID-19 pandemic, most state and local governments in the United States have put stay-at-home orders in place as a means of enforcing social distancing measures. These stay-at-home orders have gone a long way in flattening the curve and supporting public health, but limiting contact with others and staying at…
How to Catch More Zzz’s Naturally
Whether you are currently dealing with the effects of the global pandemic or just trying to get through your day, sleep is becoming increasingly difficult for many Americans. Research suggests that working Americans are getting less sleep on average with about 35.6 percent of people are getting inadequate amounts of sleep (defined as less than…
6 Ways to Optimize Your Immune System
Your immune system is comprised of several different organs and structures within the body, all designed to protect you from damage and disease caused by foreign microbes. When it works properly, the immune system can adequately discern between your own healthy tissue and any invading bacteria, viruses, fungi, or parasites. Important components of your immune…
How Long Does It Take for Colostrum to Work?
Bovine colostrum has become an increasingly popular supplement that helps support muscle strength and stamina while promoting your digestive and immune health. These potential benefits are enticing, but colostrum does take time to be effective depending upon the results you’re aiming for. Let’s take a closer look at colostrum and how long it may take…
Colostrum Capsules vs. Powder: What You Need to Know
Colostrum-LD® from Sovereign Laboratories is a bovine colostrum supplement available in both capsule and powder forms. The supplement has been shown to help support immune health and protect against leaky gut, regardless of how it is consumed. However, there are notable differences between Colostrum-LD® in capsule and powder forms, and understanding how each type of…
Are Mid-Level and Professional Athletes the Prime Benefactors of Bovine Colostrum?
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Bovine colostrum supplements continue to grow in popularity, particularly among athletes of all skill and experience levels. While the nutrient-rich supplement offers a wide range of potential benefits for nearly everyone, we wondered if bovine colostrum was especially beneficial for mid-level and professional athletes. To get to the bottom of things, we talked to Dr….
Hormonal Acne and Your Gut Health
Acne is one of the most common skin disorders in the world. What we know is that the skin acts as the second largest detox organ of the body. Much of the research suggests a hormonal component to most forms of acne. While regulating your hormones can be difficult without professional assistance, you may be…
Boosting Your Children’s Gut Health
The human microbiome is comprised of the trillions of bacteria populating the human gastrointestinal system. This collective of microorganisms is complex enough that some experts have begun to consider it as its own organ system. It makes sense that the gut microbiome plays a role in digestion and metabolism, but it may also play an…
How Stress Can Affect the Gut
Whether you have extensive family responsibilities, a demanding job, or simply a lot going on in your life, stress is a relatively normal aspect of modern existence. While occasional stress is expected (and in some cases, healthy), chronic stress can present some serious effects to nearly all aspects of your health, from your mental health…