The advocacy group Beyond Pesticides issued a special report in its journal “Pesticides and You” this week called “Transformative Change: Informed by Science, Policy, and Action” that highlights the “shocking scientific findings that compel us to act in our communities, states, and as a nation and world community.” The 168-page issue contains a review of last year’s scientific, peer-reviewed … Continue reading America’s food supply loaded with petrochemical pesticide and fertilizer residues linked to children’s health problems
People are now consuming a credit card’s worth of microplastics every week from tainted food supply; gut composition being drastically altered
New research has found that the average person consumes a credit card’s worth of plastic particles every single weekthrough tainted food and water – and the vast majority of people have no clue that it is even happening. Nanoplastic particles that are less than 0.001 millimeters in size plague the modern food and water supply, as do … Continue reading People are now consuming a credit card’s worth of microplastics every week from tainted food supply; gut composition being drastically altered
You know water’s great for you, but do you know when you’ve had enough?
Staying hydrated is crucial for your overall health. But how does the human body know when you’ve had enough water? According to a 2019 study published in the journal Nature, an element in the gut could have a role in predicting when you’re already hydrated. “Thirst signals” in the brain For the study, researchers ran tests on … Continue reading You know water’s great for you, but do you know when you’ve had enough?
Probiotics are also good for your liver
Probiotics are good for the liver, according to a study presented at the 2018 Experimental Biology meeting. A team of researchers looked at the probiotic Lactobacillus rhamnosus GG (LGG), which is a species common in many over-the-counter probiotic formulations. In the study, the research team fed mice with food containing LGG for two weeks. Then, they assessed how the mice … Continue reading Probiotics are also good for your liver
Proton pump inhibitors linked to increased risk of depression due to destructive effects on gut microbiota
New research published in the journal Psychotherapy and Psychosomatics has identified a strong and seemingly causal link between proton pump inhibitor (PPI) drugs for stomach acid reduction and severe depression, which researchers say is probably a result of the way these drugs severely disrupt the gut microbiome. The study’s comparative analysis looked at 2,366 patients who had at … Continue reading Proton pump inhibitors linked to increased risk of depression due to destructive effects on gut microbiota
A high-fat diet encourages the growth of fungi in the gut, which makes for an unhealthy microbiota and contributes to obesity, study finds
A study finds that eating a diet high in fat not only gives you extra calories, but also changes the growth of fungi in the gut, which makes for an unhealthy microbiota and contributes to weight gain or obesity, as reported by the Science Daily. Researchers from the University of Minnesota conducted the study by using two … Continue reading A high-fat diet encourages the growth of fungi in the gut, which makes for an unhealthy microbiota and contributes to obesity, study finds
Enterococcus faecium: A Healthy Probiotic Strain
Source: Enterococcus faecium: A Healthy Probiotic Strain by Dr. Edward Group The gut is a delicate ecosystem that’s home to living organisms known as probiotics. Probiotics are helpful microbes that encourage good health by assisting with many different processes in the human body. They are probably best known for the contribution they make to gut health … Continue reading Enterococcus faecium: A Healthy Probiotic Strain
What Is Leaky Gut? An Exploration of Causes and Symptoms
Source: What Is Leaky Gut? An Exploration of Causes and Symptoms by Dr. Edward Group A leaky gut is characterized by perforations in the intestinal wall that allow molecules or microorganisms to pass through into the bloodstream. The phenomenon is a profound failure of the intestines’ duty to act as a protective barrier. Leaky gut syndrome is … Continue reading What Is Leaky Gut? An Exploration of Causes and Symptoms
Health Effects of Harmful Organisms
Source: Health Effects of Harmful Organisms by Dr. Edward Group Harmful organisms are abundant in the environment and your colon provides the ideal environment to host these dangerous organisms. There are so many varieties of bacteria and worms and viruses that it’s impossible to avoid all of them. Still, you can take measures to reduce your … Continue reading Health Effects of Harmful Organisms
Are Harmful Gut Organisms Negatively Impacting Your Health?
Source: Are Harmful Gut Organisms Negatively Impacting Your Health? by Dr. Edward Group Bacteria, viruses, fungi, parasites—there are many types of harmful organisms and nearly everyone is affected at some point in their life.[1] Different types of harmful organisms affect the body differently. Here, we’ll look at harmful organisms that affect well-being by targeting and disrupting gut … Continue reading Are Harmful Gut Organisms Negatively Impacting Your Health?
Dr. Eddy Bettermann MD 