The wrong thing in the wrong place at the wrong time has bad results- including bad mouth bacteria moving into your gut, triggering brain inflammation that looks like Parkinson’s disease. In assessing gut brain interactions, we must remember two things. First, our guts start at the mouth. Second, different sections of the gut should have…
We are learning more and more about the connection between our gut microbiome and our health, and so this study about the intake of emulsifiers by mouse moms and its influence on their baby mice’s future health should be no surprise. These additives to processed foods are seemingly everywhere. They can be found in baked…
When Vitamin D Gets an F In Immunity These days, visiting a health food store, online or in person, can feel like walking down the Las Vegas strip, what with all the glitzy claims and promises of miraculous health. After all the flashy advertising, our patients have questions, even about old favorites like vitamin D. …
Parents across the globe have stared down their fussy eating children over mealtimes for centuries and over those centuries those same parents have often been blamed for their children’s frustrating eating habits. Many parents have even doubted their own parental abilities when their children fought against broadening their diet beyond a short list of tastes…
The word “addiction” brings up images of crack pipes, alcohol bottles, lottery tickets and other sickly fascinations, but the bigger issue may be the number of people addicted to ultra-processed foods. Consider: while drugs, gambling, and other unsavory addictions definitely harm those trapped in them, this study estimates 21% of Generation X women have a…
Happy Fall & Thanksgiving Swaps to Nourish Your Body Autumn and holidays are upon us! If you haven’t already got on the pumpkin spice everything train, now’s the chance. While comfort food is part of the season, many traditional dishes can leave us feeling sluggish or bloated, or can throw our blood sugar and eating…
Food to Boost your Mood Our mood is influenced by so many things such as sleep, stress, social connection, exercise, weather, and more. But one factor that sometimes gets underappreciated is what we eat. Emerging research suggests that diet and specific nutrients can affect mood, stress resilience, and mental well-being. Let’s take a deeper dive!…
A Longterm Look at Childhood Inflammation The triggers for inflammation in America are at epidemic levels, including metabolic conditions, infections, and toxins. Do you ever wonder if you or your child has inflammation and what the long-term consequences are? The University of Alabama conducted a recent research study that discovered children with inflammation at a…
Top Food Additives to Avoid When it comes to nutrition, most of us know to avoid obvious “junk foods.” But what many people don’t realize is that even seemingly healthy, packaged foods can be filled with hidden additives that undermine health over time. Artificial colors, flavors, preservatives, and synthetic sweeteners may make foods look pretty,…
When most people hear the word “metabolism”, they think about how quickly they burn calories or how easily they gain or lose weight. However, true metabolic health goes far beyond weight management. It’s about how efficiently your body produces and uses energy at the cellular level. This affects everything from blood sugar balance to hormone…