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We spend so much time looking for ways to improve our health that we often overlook one of the simplest solutions: getting outdoors. Research increasingly links time in nature with better mental wellbeing, stress regulation, physical activity and healthier sleep patterns. Discover why natural light, fresh air, walking and spending time among trees and green spaces deserve a regular place in your daily routine — and how small changes can help you reconnect with the natural world.

Could “Vitamin Sea” be more than just a holiday feeling? Research into blue spaces, natural light, movement and the nervous system is beginning to explain why time beside the ocean can leave us feeling calmer, healthier and more energised. From walking barefoot on the beach to listening to the waves, breathing deeply and getting sensible sunlight exposure, discover the science behind one of nature’s simplest health prescriptions — spending time by the sea.

Is your sunscreen protecting your skin while changing the ecosystem that lives on it?

Your skin is home to billions of microorganisms that form a complex microbiome, helping support the skin barrier, immune function and overall skin health. New research is revealing that this living ecosystem is influenced not only by what we put on our skin, but also by sunlight itself.

UV radiation can alter the composition and activity of the skin microbiome, while different sunscreen formulations may interact with these microorganisms in very different ways. Some research suggests sunscreen may help protect the microbiome from UV-related disruption, while other studies raise questions about the effects of particular sunscreen ingredients.

So is sunscreen good or bad for your skin microbiome? The real answer is far more interesting — and far more complicated.

In this article, we explore what the latest research is revealing about sunlight, sunscreen and the living microbiome on your skin, and why the future of skincare may need to protect both your skin and the microbial ecosystem that lives on it.

The Gut Health Dream Team: Meet the 5 Spore Bacteria in FLORISH

Not all probiotics are created equal. FLORISH contains five powerful spore-forming probiotic strains—Bacillus subtilis, Bacillus clausii, Bacillus coagulans, Bacillus indicus HU36, and Bacillus licheniformis—chosen because they work together throughout the digestive tract. Unlike many traditional probiotics found in yoghurts and refrigerated supplements, these resilient spores survive stomach acid before becoming active in the intestines. Each strain has a unique role, from supporting the gut lining and digestive comfort to helping maintain microbial balance, immune health and antioxidant protection within the gut. Combined with 300 mg of Fulvic Acid, FLORISH offers a whole-gut approach to restoring and maintaining a healthier microbiome. Discover why these five bacteria are the foundation of what we call The Gut Health Game Changer, and how daily supplementation can help support long-term digestive health and vitality.

Why Your Yoghurt Isn't Enough for Gut Health

Most probiotic yoghurts contain only small amounts of live bacteria, and many of those bacteria may not survive the journey through your stomach. If you're trying to restore your gut microbiome, food alone is often not enough. Discover why FLORISH's five spore-forming probiotic strains deliver over 4 billion resilient spores in the recommended daily serving, and how they help support a healthier, stronger gut microbiome from the inside out.