Bacteria & The Brain: The Powerful Behavior-Modifying Effects of The Gut
The gut has been called “the second brain”. Research reveals that the enteric nervous system (ENS), a branch of the autonomic nervous system that is found in the GI tract,…
The gut has been called “the second brain”. Research reveals that the enteric nervous system (ENS), a branch of the autonomic nervous system that is found in the GI tract,…
Experience has demonstrated to me that excessive-athletic training can be depleting to the body through a number of mechanisms. It is for this reason that in my nutritional consulting practice…
More and more common today are issues related to liver distress and biliary stasis. The liver is a massive organ with hundreds of critical functions. It is the vacuum cleaner…
The gastrointestinal tract is a large surface area containing trillions of microbes that make up a large percentage of the immune defenses. Dysfunction to the intestinal mucosal barrier leads to…
The greater your level of stress, the greater the nutritional demands upon your body. The weaker your nutrition practice, the larger a nutritional deficit exists. Health is very much about…
The intestinal mucosal barrier is said to be the body’s second skin. From the mouth to the anus, there is a mucosal barrier, which serves as the first line of…
Most models of healthcare are symptom-based treatments. They seek to treat symptoms alone without identifying and correcting the underlying issues. Such a model of healthcare will only yield temporary fixes…
“All diseases begin in the gut.” -Hippocrates The gastro intestinal mucosal barrier comprises the overwhelming majority of the body’s immune defenses. The mucosal barrier contains several antibodies known as immunoglobulins.…
Stress reduction is an essential part of a person’s health. Stress can take on many forms, and certainly extends far beyond your work load, your bank account and paying your…
Last week we covered glucose factors, as well as the importance of interpreting blood chemistry functionally, rather than pathologically. We also discussed the topic of laboratory reference ranges being statistical averages,…