Tummy Test: Worth the Mess?
If you’ve been to a pharmacy or cruised the world wide web recently, you’ve probably seen ads for “Gut Bacteria Tests,” “Food Sensitivity Test,” or...
The Brain-Gut-Skin Connection
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Overcoming the Cycle of “DISease”
You wake up and you’re already late. You couldn’t fall asleep last night, so you hit the snooze button this morning. You brush your teeth for 2 sec...
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The Calorie Crunch
Is the “Energy Imbalance” explanation of obesity settled science? If you’ve ever dieted before, you’re probably familiar with this equation: to los...
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Exercise Betr, Not Harder!
Betr clients are often shocked when we tell them NOT to exercise, or stick to lighter workouts, during Level 1. It’s an understandable response; we...
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The “Skinny” on Gut Health and Weight Loss
“I’ve lost 13 pounds and my husband has lost 35 pounds! We’ve kept it off for a year!” – Ruby, Betr Member. A healthy gut can have numerous benefit...
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Mindful Munching: What’s “Intuitive Eating?”
There are plenty of problems with the current culture of diet and weight loss programs. Maybe the biggest problem is that these programs tell you y...
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A PSA on PFAs: What You NEED to Know About the “Forever Chemicals” in Your Food (and your Blood!)
The CDC estimates that 99% of Americans have Forever Chemicals in their blood. Is that bad? And what can you do about it? Maybe you’ve already hear...
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Clearing the Air on Pollution & Obesity
In December of 1952, London experienced the “Great Smog.” During this period, an unusual weather event caused air pollution (mainly from the widesp...
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Betr Skin & Body’s All-Star Ingredients
An introduction to our favorite ingredients that support your skin the way nature intended! Betr’s focus on food as medicine means we’re often poin...
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Rocking Chair or Rockin’ Out? How Gut Health Can Support Healthy Aging
When you picture the mythical Fountain of Youth, do you imagine it as a spray of diverse, gut-healthy bacteria? No, because, frankly, that sounds d...
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Four Holiday Party Hacks!
Who doesn’t love a holiday party? They can be an opportunity to catch up with family, reconnect with old friends, or finally get some quality time ...
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5 Feel Betr Tips for When You’re Sick
When you’re under the weather, simply getting out of bed can be a chore, so trying to keep a healthy lifestyle on track may seem impossible. But ma...
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Carcinogens in Store-Bought Cleaning Supplies Might Be Sabotaging Your Clean Routine
It seems everywhere we turn there is a new toxin or a product we need to avoid. We realize this can be overwhelming, so we want to help break it do...
