It seems like every day, a new brand is “exposed” for having microplastics in their wellness products. While this can raise concerns, the reality is that microplastics are unavoidable—they’re everywhere and often beyond our control.
At SubLuna, we reject the fear-driven approach when it comes to toxins and pollutants. In fact, sometimes, the anxiety surrounding these substances can be more harmful than the toxins themselves.
A Focus on Offense, Not Defense
SubLuna’s philosophy is rooted in proactive wellness—nourishing the body with natural herbs and whole foods, rather than constantly battling every potential threat. By focusing on building health through nutrient-dense foods, a positive mindset, clean water, and holistic practices like incorporating herbal supplements, we help create a resilient body.
Instead of staying on the defensive against microplastics, endocrine disruptors, and environmental toxins, we believe the body—when properly nourished—can adapt and handle these exposures without stress.
Gut Health: The Key to Resilience
More research is showing that a focus on gut health and resilience isn’t just a feel-good concept—it’s scientifically backed. Healthy gut bacteria can bind to and neutralize microplastics in the body. In fact, a healthy microbiome supports resilience not only against microplastics but also helps reduce inflammation and aids in the detoxification of heavy metals.
So instead of worrying about environmental toxins, the focus should be on nourishing the gut and strengthening the body’s natural defenses. One powerful way to do this is by incorporating prebiotics into your daily wellness routine.
Prebiotics: The Unsung Heroes
Prebiotics are the fuel that probiotics need to thrive. Just like providing food for wildlife, prebiotics nourish the beneficial bacteria already present in your gut. And where can you find these essential prebiotics? In herbs and natural foods!
Medicinal Mushrooms
Medicinal mushrooms such as Reishi, Turkey Tail, Lion’s Mane, and Tremella are excellent sources of prebiotics. These mushrooms contain polysaccharides that ferment in the gut, helping balance pH, reduce inflammation, and stimulate beneficial bacteria like lactobacillus and bifidobacterium. Additionally, they enhance gut barrier function, helping the body better process and eliminate toxins.
Our Mushroom Triple Extracts are expertly crafted to maximize the extraction of these polysaccharides, providing potent prebiotic benefits and supporting overall gut health.
Inulin: A Natural Gut Booster
The white substance found at the bottom of SubLuna’s root tinctures is inulin—a prebiotic fiber that nourishes gut bacteria. Once it reaches the colon, bifidobacteria ferment and digest the inulin, helping them thrive and improving calcium absorption. Products like our Burdock, Elecampane, and Echinacea Tinctures, as well as our Detox and Chill Herbal Coffee, all contain inulin.
Note: Individuals with SIBO may not tolerate inulin well. It’s recommended to first focus on building up beneficial bacteria before introducing inulin.
Nourishing Beverages
Beverages like matcha and cacao are also rich in prebiotics. Packed with flavanols and catechins, these drinks not only feed beneficial gut bacteria but can also help the body eliminate toxins like microplastics and heavy metals. Our Cool Girl Matcha, Golden Egg Golden Milk, and Beauty and Bliss Cacao all contain 1000mg of prebiotic mushrooms per serving, making them potent tools for gut health.
Probiotics: A Temporary Tool
While probiotic supplements are useful for jumpstarting gut health, they shouldn’t be relied upon forever. Once the gut is colonized with beneficial bacteria, prebiotics can keep them thriving naturally.
Fermented foods like yogurt, kimchi, sauerkraut, kombucha, and kefir are excellent probiotic sources. For those with low histamine tolerance, coconut water kefir is a great option.
Looking for a probiotic supplement? We recommend options like Just Thrive spore-based probiotics and Dr. Mercola probiotics, both available through Perfect Supplements (use code ARIELLE10 for a discount).
The Importance of Nature
Spending time outdoors is a simple yet effective way to diversify your gut bacteria. Research shows that beneficial strains of bacteria can be acquired just by spending time in nature—whether in a city park or a remote forest. This free and easy practice helps diversify and strengthen your microbiome, making your body more resilient to environmental toxins.
Free Gut Health Resource
Looking to dive deeper into your gut health journey? We offer a free PDF called Tending the Microbiome. It’s an invaluable resource for those seeking to nurture their gut with the power of herbal remedies and natural wellness practices.
The Bottom Line: Focus on What Can Be Controlled
Microplastics are an unavoidable part of modern life, but stressing over them doesn’t have to be. By shifting your focus from defense to offense, you can build resilience within your body, starting with your gut health. Nourishing your microbiome with prebiotics—like medicinal mushrooms, inulin, and polyphenol-rich foods—can empower your body to handle environmental toxins without fear.
At SubLuna, we’re here to support your journey toward vitality and resilience with herbal products and solutions designed to nourish your body from the inside out.
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