These days, it seems like more and more Americans are taking laxatives to combat constipation. Osmotic laxatives, like Miralax and Lactulose, are one of the most popular OTC options for this. What these types of laxatives do is fill the digestive tract with particles, which attract fluid inside the gut, flushing out the system and … Continue reading Are Laxatives Wreaking Havoc on Your Gut?
Ebola Exposed 2014 – The History of the Ebola Virus
Ebola Exposed 2014- The History of the Ebola Virus: Brief General History of Ebola. In 1976, Ebola (named after the Ebola River in Zaire) first emerged in Sudan and Zaire. The first outbreak of Ebola (Ebola-Sudan) infected over 284 people, with a mortality rate of 53%. A few months later, the second Ebola virus emerged … Continue reading Ebola Exposed 2014 – The History of the Ebola Virus
Diet and Good Gut Bacteria Could Epigenetically Change Your Gene Expression
There are many different diets available in the nutritional world today that could dramatically adjust our gut bacteria, depending on what we consume. High-fat, low-carb diets, low-fat, high-carb diets, fasting, and cleanses are just a few examples of popular diets, and even what some may call “fads”, which might leave a person confused (and hungry). … Continue reading Diet and Good Gut Bacteria Could Epigenetically Change Your Gene Expression
How we study the microbes living in your gut | Dan Knights
There are about a hundred trillion microbes living inside your gut -- protecting you from infection, aiding digestion and regulating your immune system. As our bodies have adapted to life in modern society, we've started to lose some of our normal microbes; at the same time, diseases linked to a loss of diversity in microbiome … Continue reading How we study the microbes living in your gut | Dan Knights
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
10 Science-backed benefits of cannabis
Cannabis may still be prohibited by the U.S. federal government, but that doesn’t mean the prized plant isn’t a medicine. While federal prohibition may make scientific research on cannabis harder to complete, many studies have shown that the plant has wide-reaching medicinal benefits. Research continues to show that for dozens of conditions, cannabis could be … Continue reading 10 Science-backed benefits of cannabis
Fecal Bacteriotherapy (Human Probiotic Infusion) for Clostridium difficile infection
Fecal Bacteriotherapy (Human Probiotic Infusion) for Clostridium difficile infection; Prof. Thomas Borody, Centre for Digestive Diseases, Sydney Australia; ABC TV Catalyst, 14 July 2011. Related Post Researchers Discover Successful Probiotic Treatment for Inflammatory Bowel Disease Chronic Illness: What Works? Part One: The Four ‘R’ Program SIBO: All You Need to Know About Small Intestinal Bacterial … Continue reading Fecal Bacteriotherapy (Human Probiotic Infusion) for Clostridium difficile infection
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)?
Stop the 5 Causes of Inflammation: FAST!
There are 5 main things that cause inflammation or are related to inflammation. Food allergies Hormones Gallbladder Old Injuries Lack of K2 and D3 Related Post Eat These 8 Foods to Help Beat RA Inflammation 6 Healthy Foods that Cause Inflammation Blood & Liver Cleansing Mom’s Exposure to Microbes Lowers Allergies in Kids
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
Dr. Eddy Bettermann MD 