IMAGINE HAVING A CONDITION with symptoms so severe that you can’t leave the house, yet your doctor calls it a “functional,” or “psychosomatic,” disease — meaning that it’s all in your head. But it’s a very real problem for the 60 million people — that’s 20 percent of Americans — who have irritable bowel syndrome … Continue reading 5 Simple Steps to Cure IBS Without Drugs
BPA and Your Microbiome
If you’ve been following my work even for just a short while, you know I’m big on gut health. That’s because science is increasingly discovering the huge impact that our good bacteria have on our health, and how bad bacteria can hinder it. We’re always learning more about the intricacies of our beneficial bacteria, called … Continue reading BPA and Your Microbiome
Functional Medicine Comprehensive Stool Test
Functional Medicine Comprehensive Stool TestThis stool test is unlike any your conventional doctor does. Watch the video as Dr. Amy Myers explains this four page functional medicine comprehensive stool test. Page 1 – Tests the levels of good bacteria in your gut — your ‘army’. Page 2 – Determines if you have any infections of … Continue reading Functional Medicine Comprehensive Stool Test
Probiotics for Mental Health
The Benefits of Probiotics Are Well-Documented — But Can They Improve Mental Health? Probiotics for Mental Health: where we stand today. May is Mental Health Awareness Month. For too long, men have been silent about mental health and it’s literally killing us. We can change that. Our Healthy Mind, Healthy Body series shines a light on … Continue reading Probiotics for Mental Health
What is Fecal Microbiota Transplantation (FMT)?
Fecal Microbiota Transplant Fecal Microbiota Transplant (FMT) is a procedure in which fecal matter, or stool, is collected from a tested donor, mixed with a saline or other solution, strained, and placed in a patient, by colonoscopy, endoscopy, sigmoidoscopy, or enema. The purpose of fecal transplant is to replace good bacteria that has been killed … Continue reading What is Fecal Microbiota Transplantation (FMT)?
Should We be Treating Hair Loss with Fecal Material?
Alopecia areata is a form of baldness that affects approximately 2% of people in the United States. In this condition, hair is lost from various parts of the body, typically the scalp. The actual cause of this condition is unknown, but new research clearly supports the idea that this disease is an autoimmune condition, meaning … Continue reading Should We be Treating Hair Loss with Fecal Material?
How To Heal Your Gut Naturally
Amy Myers, MD shares her functional medicine approach to healing your gut. It's called the 4R program: Remove, Restore, Reinoculate and Repair. If you suffer from a chronic illness such as chronic fatigue, autoimmune, cancer, fibromyalgia or a more simple issues such as acne, IBS, migraines, ADD, anxiety or depression -- this is a must … Continue reading How To Heal Your Gut Naturally
Chronic Illness: What Works? Part One: The Four ‘R’ Program
The criteria I used for selection of these three therapies are based upon the management of the most common signs and symptoms of chronic health problems. These are pain, inflammation and fatigue. The medical names of the disorders associated with these signs and symptoms include the following as examples: Chronic fatigue syndrome Fibromyalgia (muscle pain … Continue reading Chronic Illness: What Works? Part One: The Four ‘R’ Program
Many mental illnesses are inflammation based: More and more science backs up a link between gut health and mental health
You may have heard before that your stomach is home to trillions of bacteria. These microorganisms help break down the food you eat and have a lot to do with the quality of your overall health. But did you know that the state of your gut can impact the state of your mind, and in turn may affect your mood? … Continue reading Many mental illnesses are inflammation based: More and more science backs up a link between gut health and mental health
The wider impacts of gut health
Probiotics and prebiotics are needed every day for optimal health, even to help lower food sensitivity reactions and related allergies. Our intestinal flora cannot be optimal without constant replenishment since we cannot avoid ingesting pesticides and insecticides or GMO foods that elaborate pesticides.This research review will indicate that even allergies are influenced by gut flora … Continue reading The wider impacts of gut health
Dr. Eddy Bettermann MD 