Family Sickness Essentials: What We Reach for When Germs Hit
At Bubba & Me, we speak with parents every day who are navigating coughs, colds, tummy bugs and those week-long viruses that move from one family member to another. As parents ourselves, we understand how draining it can feel — the long nights, the reduced appetites, the endless need for comfort and reassurance. Over time, we’ve each built up a set of products and practices that consistently help us support our families through sickness. They aren’t cures, and they don’t replace medical guidance, but they do bring comfort, nourishment, hydration and a gentle nudge toward recovery.
The Gut-Brain Axis: Why Your Microbiome Might Be Driving More Than Just Digestion
You’ve likely heard the phrase "gut feeling"—but what if we told you your gut was literally talking to your brain? That’s not just poetic, it’s biological. Welcome to the world of the gut-brain axis—an intricate, two-way communication system between your gut microbiome and central nervous system.
This connection influences far more than digestion. It has a proven role in regulating your mood, cognition, immune function, energy levels, hormonal signalling, and even reproductive health. During times of immense physiological change—like pre-conception, pregnancy, postpartum, and hormonal transitions—this axis becomes even mor