Microbiome

A healthy skin microbiome can help you achieve glowing, soft, and balanced skin. Skin Pharmacology expert Dr. Elsa Jungman explains how to achieve a balanced skin microbiome and how a skin microbiome test can help you build a custom microbiome-friendly skincare routine. Confession: I’ve never really been one for a skincare routine. Until I turned […]

Tongue scraping uses a tool to gently remove bacteria from your tongue for improved oral health. Find out what a dentist and dental hygienist had to say about the benefits of tongue scraping. If you’ve ever noticed a weird coating on your tongue or felt like you couldn’t get the taste of a food out […]

Did you know your body houses more than just one microbiome? There are actually four major human microbiome types, and each one is important to your overall health. Here, experts explain what you can do to cultivate healthy microbiomes.  By now, it’s no secret that certain bacteria are on your side, health-wise. In fact, you […]

Here’s a comprehensive look at the strong links between gut health and the immune system. Plus: Understanding the gut microbiome and tips for a healthier gut. Most people think of the immune system as a diffuse collection of cells, floating through the bloodstream, searching for invaders to destroy. But if you only look in the […]

As an aspiring skincare savant, I’m on a journey to learn the ins and outs of all things topical (pun intended). The trending subject of the skin barrier, however, has been a bit of a head-scratcher. To better understand what it is and how its strength is integral to a healthy complexion, I asked Los […]

Up to 18-million Americans identify as having a gluten intolerance. (Comparatively, the Celiac Disease Foundation estimates that around one in 141 people have celiac disease.) For health reasons and otherwise, gluten-free diets have been trending over the past few years, with an estimated 30 percent of Americans reporting a desire to cut out gluten in […]

Introducing Skin Squad™ (previously Skin Heroes), our pre+probiotic supplement for clear skin. HUM Nutrition’s Director of Education, Sarah Greenfield, RD, tells us all about it. What Is It? Skin Squad is HUM Nutrition’s brand new pre and probiotic that is specially formulated to support the body’s defenses against breakouts and problematic skin. Why Did We […]

Before we dive right into the skin-gut connection, let’s get to know our skin and gut as individuals a little better. The Skin Your skin is the largest organ of your body. It’s the first defense barrier against the physical, chemical, and bacterial challenges in the environment. Your skin is home to millions of bacteria. […]

For your gut, of course! We all know that eating an abundance of plant foods is ideal for a healthy diet. But how do you measure that abundance? In volume or variety? In fact, one of the biggest takeaways from the world’s largest microbiome study is that eating more than 30 different plants per week […]

It’s like a commute time… but for your food. 

Is your water messing up your microbiome?

A HUM RD takes her place as the Elle Woods of gut health.