Your gut may tell you that sleep is important, but do you listen? Or do you just try to power through when you’re tired, and put “getting things done” over a good night’s sleep? Maybe you even try to get enough sleep, but have trouble falling asleep or staying asleep. You are certainly not alone, but it can be affecting you in many ways.

Vitamin K is just as important as other vitamins, even though it may not always get as much attention. It is necessary for bone health, proper blood clotting, and more. If you are not getting enough from the foods you eat, or you are having trouble absorbing it, a supplement, such as the Vitamin D3 with K2 Patch by PatchAid, can provide additional amounts of vitamin K.* Be sure to talk to your healthcare provider before taking any nutritional supplement. 

Digestive issues, such as irritable bowel disease (IBD), colitis, and Crohn’s disease, can lead to daily struggles. Flare-ups can cause diarrhea, constipation, or stomach pain, and you may live in fear that a flare-up may be coming. 

Do you ever have symptoms such as bloating, nausea, or fatigue? Do you know why they happen? It may be that your body is not properly absorbing all of the nutrients you eat. That is known as nutrient malabsorption, and there are many possible causes.

A ketogenic diet, or keto diet, has been popular the last few years. If you’re jumping on the high-fat, low-carb bandwagon, or you are just wondering what the hype is about, you need to know the basics of a keto lifestyle. Aside from keeping carbs to about 25 grams of net carbs daily, what does a keto lifestyle mean? Here’s what you should know.