Probiotics are live bacteria that are necessary for us to eat daily to ensure we are in our best health. Probiotics eat and breakdown some of the foods we eat, so we can absorb them better. When our gut is happy and healthy with the good bacteria in it, we also are happy and healthy. So how do you know if you have a happy gut or an UN-happy gut? If you're feeling like "BLAH" {diarrhea or constipation, boating, mood swings, depression and/or anxiety, weight gain/obesity etc}, then you'll need to check your gut! 

When I say everyone needs to be eating/drinking a probiotic, I mean everyone from birth to 100 years of age! As adults, we should have about 2 pounds of good bacteria at any given time, so we also have to make sure we feed them! (You didn't realize you have a little "PET" living inside you that you needed to take care of did you!?). We feed them with the fiber from our foods! The best sources are going to be the ones found in foods! Here are some examples of where you can find probiotics: 

• Greek yogurt (regular yogurts work but you'll also get more protein & less sugar with greek)
• Keifer
• Fermented Foods (kimchi and sauerkraut)
• Fermented Drinks like Kombucha
• Pills/Capsules

For more information over probiotics, head on over to Nicole's Blog where she helps you figure out what to feed your gut! http://www.nutritionsmylife.com/blog/2017/3/16/gut-check
 

Grapefruit essential oil is derived by cold expression from fresh peel. You may also see it called by its botanical name, citrus paradisii. A link directly to Source Vital's grapefruit is provided in the links section of the newsletter and it is available for purchase at your next massage.  Grapefruit essential oil has a nice smell and has many benefits. It is an antidepressant with uplifting traits. Grapefruit is also a great oil for weightless as it is an appetite suppressant, it stimulates metabolism, and it curbs sugar cravings. It is also a diuretic which is great for weight loss and detoxing. It is an antioxidant as well. Grapefruit essential oil is also beneficial for relieving muscle stiffness and cramps. It promotes a healthy lymphatic system as well. It can also be used as a cleaner with its disinfectant properties. Grapefruit should always be applied to the skin diluted and never before being exposed to the sun. It is a citrus fruit and is photo toxic. ***Information provided on essential oils not a substitute for medical advice. It is for educational purposes only. Please consult a physician for medical treatment and advise.