Some call it a magical and mysterious place, and others are simply mystified by its complexities. Our “V”s are really amazing organs, but most of us don’t quite know how to treat them as well as they deserve. The most important thing to know is that it’s pretty much self-sustaining. We only need to do a few things to keep it happy and healthy. But for those of you who have dealt with a vaginal infection, you know that it…
Monthly Archives
February 2017
The Dreaded Yeast Infection
February 26, 2017
Itching, burning, and uncomfortable. A yeast infection is one of the most common conditions that no one wants to talk about. So many of us are suffering, and we’re suffering in silence. Let’s change that! 3 out 4 woman will experience a yeast infection in their lifetime and ½ of all woman will experience more than one. Men, you get them too! 15 – 20% of men carry yeast, although most don’t have any symptoms…but you could be unknowingly passing this yeast…
Employee Spotlight – Gerardo Quiroz
February 23, 2017Here at Flora, we feel as though we’re all one big family. Some of us are new to the company while others have been here for 20+ years. We each bring a unique set of qualities to the company. Therefore, we thought we’d post an employee spotlight from time to time so our subscribers can get to know our employees a little better. Name: Gerardo Quiroz What is Your Role at Flora?: Corporate Operations Manager. I make sure Flora has…
Human Adapted Probiotics? What?
February 20, 2017
Probiotics may be invisible to the naked eye but they’ve been dominating product formulations, industry news, supplements research, and consumer demand for the past few years. The more you’ve read about them, the more you may have come across phrases like “human adapted” or “human strain”. What does this actually mean though? Is this just marketing-speak for “diaper sourced”? Thankfully not! Human adapted is a real selling feature and advantage for a number of reasons. In a nutshell, this means…
Athlete Spotlight – Heather “Anish” Anderson
February 17, 2017Photo credit: Adam Walker New this year to the Flora ambassador team is Anish Hikes (Heather Anderson). She has set the self-supported FKT on the Pacific Crest Trail, Appalachian Trail, and the Arizona Trail. She’s kind of our hero. You can learn more about her in the athlete spotlight below. Full Name: Heather Anderson Nickname: Anish Birthday: 7/11/1981 Age I am: 35 Age I feel: Ageless My occupation: Personal Trainer and Public Speaker What I do for a living: Coach,…
My Heart Beets for You!
February 14, 2017
Did you know that the heart beats on average 80 times per minute, 4,800 times per hour, and an epic 115,200 times per day? During exercise our heart works much harder and pumps blood faster to supply our body’s cells with the oxygen and nutrients they need to function more efficiently. Beets have been in the spotlight and made several headlines over the past few years. Research on red beet juice has shown it supports muscle performance during exercise. This…
Red Beet Velvet Cupcake Recipe
February 12, 2017
There are few desserts as popular for Valentine’s Day as red velvet cake, a perfect match with its palette of burgundy and creamy white. For the cake to be made in a way authentic to the original from New York’s culinary darling the Waldorf Astoria Hotel, a red velvet cake “must” include: 1. A hint of cocoa No problem here – natural cocoa powder contains anthocyanins, the same antioxidant found in pomegranates and cranberries. Note: traditionally the cocoa was the…
Cardio-Essence and Cardiovascular Health
February 9, 2017
Love is a universal human emotion that fulfills every aspects of our lives. However, we often neglect to show ourselves the same love we devote to others. Instead, we should prioritize our needs and listen to our body trying to warn us when things are out of balance, especially with our cardiovascular system. Be proactive! Hypertension, smoking, high cholesterol, diabetes, inactivity, and being overweight are all risk factors of cardiovascular disease. Almost half of all people with high blood pressure…
Buying a Great Probiotic
February 6, 2017
Getting the most benefit from your probiotic means finding a researched, tested, guaranteed viable, safe, and pure product. Speak to the source, and know what to look for. 1. Look online or in-store. In-store, my choice is to head to the cooler. 2. Consider packaging. Insulation from moisture, heat, and light? If not, none of the rest matters! Protect them: bottles of thick dark glass with metal lids, stuffed with rayon and desiccant pouches are best. New blister pack styles also…
Employee Spotlight – Grace Dehn
February 1, 2017Here at Flora, we feel as though we’re all one big family. Some of us are new to the company while others have been here for 20+ years. We each bring a unique set of qualities to the company. Therefore, we thought we’d post an employee spotlight from time to time so our subscribers can get to know our employees a little better. Name: Grace Dehn Title: Human Resources Manager (Canada) What is Your Role at Flora?: There are many…