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It all started with the Baobab Tree...

Written by Barbara Maes

When our local paper published a follow-up story a decade later, we realized how far we've come...

Updates from the field

Written by Thomas Cole

Updates from the field by Tom Cole, co-founder KAIBAE. I’m a humanitarian aid worker, botanist and the field-focused face of our work, often in communities living on the front lines of climate change.

Baobab: the Ancient Wild Tree That Holds the Key to a Healthy Modern Life

Written by Dr. Luc Maes

How can we explore ways to bring nature to our urban environment to achieve and maintain good health? How do we regenerate human health in modern urban life?

Baobab: The Key to Healthy Aging and Glowing Skin

Written by Dr. Luc Maes

Many of us are familiar with the Baobab tree from The Little Prince or Disneyland’s Animal Kingdom, but there is much more to love about Baobabs and their magical fruit for health, beauty and longevity.

How To Build More Resilience

Written by Dr. Luc Maes

There is a lot to feel uneasy about these days. Negative news, higher grocery and gas prices, pen...

Stress Resilience Starts In The Gut

Written by Dr. Luc Maes

Prolonged stress compromises health and accelerates skin aging. Resilience to stress begins in the gut by providing the best nutrients to support a sense of a calm, focus, stable energy and better sleep.

Prebiotic Fiber: Benefits and Use

Written by Dr. Luc Maes

Prebiotic fiber helps improve and support good gut health. Taking an appropriate amount of daily prebiotic fiber starting with Baobab will help you balance your gut bacteria, reverse symptoms of poor gut health, and reduce your risk for numerous diseases.

Respiratory Health: How to Build A Resilient Lung Microbiome

Written by Barbara Maes

Our gut and our state of mind impact lung health through a pathway that links the brain, gut, and lungs called the gut-brain-lung axis. Learn how building a resilient respiratory system may be one of the most important things you can do for your health.

Rewilding in the Fashion Industry

Written by Barbara Maes

Making ethical clothing choices is the only way forward towards sustainability. The eco-fashion industry has decided to take matters into its own hands and is making an impact with something called rewilding. Learn more!

How to Protect Skin from Summer Sun Before SPF!

Written by Dr. Luc Maes

As summer sun heats up and we spend more time outdoors, increased sun exposure is inevitable. In addition to the necessary use of an SPF, there are additional ways we can reinforce skin immunity against potential sun damage.

Stress and Your Skin Health from Acne to Wrinkles

Written by Dr. Luc Maes

We all experience stress in our lives and the way we experience stress varies depending on our individual adaptive ability. While we often think of the mind-body-spirit connection with regard to stress on our health, recent studies into the gut-brain-skin axis shed new light on how stress influences specific aspects of our health including the skin.

Polyphenol Magic: The Top 10 Super Powers of Polyphenols

Written by Dr. Luc Maes

Have you ever wondered what makes plants look so colorful and how they are able to sustain such beauty? We'll let you in on the secret...there is an inherent wisdom and a reason for their longevity, whether you call it plant magic, super powers or wild intelligence —that reason is called Polyphenols.

The Ultimate Guide On How to Rebuild Good Bacteria in the Gut

Written by Dr. Luc Maes

The gut plays a crucial role in your overall health. Most of the problem can be traced to the g...

A Healthy Immune System Begins With The Gut

Written by Dr. Luc Maes

updated May 25, 2024 The Interplay Between Your Gut Microbiome and Immune System In recent years,...

Many Reasons To Love Baobab

Written by Barbara Maes

There are so many reasons to love the Baobab tree: It’s ancient, it's wise, and it bears a magi...

Why Your Skin Loves Polyphenols (and Baobab)

Written by Dr. Luc Maes

BY DR. LUC MAES, N.D. You may be familiar with polyphenols—they're the phytonutrients that color ...

Why Wild Is The New Organic

Written by Barbara Maes

Wild plants are different from farmed plants. Without the help of humans, they have to figure o...

15 Amazing Benefits of Baobab Powder You'll Love

Written by Dr. Luc Maes

What is Baobab Powder? Baobab powder is a nutrient-dense whole-food supplement made from the drie...

Sugar…..Not So Sweet For Your Gut And Skin

Written by Barbara Maes

The Western Diet does not support the demands that come with modern living. In fact, it amplifie...

How To Boost Your Immune System With Vitamin C

Written by Barbara Maes

What is vitamin C? Vitamin C, also known as L-ascorbic acid, is a water-soluble vitamin found...

Moving Beyond Sustainability Interview with Kelly Kovack & Dr. Luc Maes

Written by Barbara Maes

We just had to post this awesome news...as big fans of BeautyMatter and Kelly Kovack's wisdom an...

Clive Piercy, Design Icon and Brand Designer Collaboration

Written by Barbara Maes

Clive would have been 66 years old on May 29, 2021 Clive was hilarious, he was a design legend. ...

5 Things You Should Know About Postbiotics

Written by Barbara Maes

You know about probiotics and you’ve probably heard of prebiotics, but what about postbiotics? I...

It's A Matter Of Biodiversity Podcast I KAIBAE

Written by Barbara Maes

Listen below for a heartwarming conversation between Dr. Luc Maes, co-founder of KAIBAE, and ...

Prebiotic Skincare: Rewilding The Gut-Skin Microbiome

Written by Carmen Eulberg

Biodiversity refers to the variety of life seen in the number of species in an ecosystem and is a...

Why the Microbiome Matters in the Era of Covid-19

Written by Barbara Maes

BY DR. LUC MAES, N.D. Throughout life we are faced with numerous challenges that affect our he...

How Gut Health Influences Lung Health

Written by Barbara Maes

BY DR. LUC MAES, N.D. Last week, I talked about the important role of the microbiome in the times...

Get a Healthy Glow by Nourishing Your Microbiome

Written by Dr. Luc Maes

By now you’ve probably heard that your gut is home to billions of microbes, but did you know that your skin has a microbiome too? Modern life can be tough on your skin microbiome, but there are certain ways to nourish it and achieve that healthy glow! Read more1