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In This Episode Dr. Melissa Hunt is back! Today, she has come to talk to us about the connection between the brain and the gut. Neal and Dr. Hunt talk about the path of physiology that leads to GI disorders, and how the endocrine system is involved. We’ll also explore the long term effects of …
In This Episode Joining Neal today is Dr. Michael Daines, doctor of pediatric allergies and immunology. He explains what an allergy is, how allergies form, and why we have seen such a dramatic increase in them. He’ll also discuss how to test for allergies, how to manage them, as well as the difference between allergies and intolerances. …
Digestive enzymes are compounds secreted by our bodies to help us break down all the num num stuff we eat. They’re released at different points of the luge we call our GI tracts by many different organs and cells. In the end, digestive enzymes ensure the foods we eat actually go into our bloodstream to do …
We’ve talked at length about gut health basics. We’ve highlighted the 4 “Pillars of Gut Health”. We’ve discussed probiotics a bunch. We’ve even now discussed prebiotics or the role of collagen in gut health.You’d figure there’s nothing left to talk about. Not by a long shot! The gut health topics we’ve covered to date are just the basics. They’re the things EVERYONE …
Immunoglobulins and Hyperimmune Egg for Gut Health Read More »
The newest trend in probiotics breaks a rule your mom set for you when you were about 2 years old. It’s not “don’t fill up on Doritos and ice cream for breakfast” nor is it “always respect the President.” It’s much less complex and more obvious: “Don’t eat dirt.” Internet doctors are peddling bacteria found …
There are two things I’m certain of: our country has gone crazy and our guts are a mess. Since this isn’t a place for my political stream of consciousness, let’s focus on the GI stuff. Gut related issues accounts for an easy majority of concerns brought to my attention on a daily basis. There’s a …
A topic has been coming up with alarming frequency at the store this week: reflux. Many people are suffering from it. Everyone hates the medicine. Acid reflux isn’t fun to live with. Heartburn, taste changes, tongue swelling, and a general nauseous… has anyone looked at the quality of their day and decided they needed any of that? …
There are 5 supplements we believe almost everyone would benefit from. We call these The Vital 5 Supplements. These recommendations are made because these are the nutrients we are most likely to not have enough of and because replacing these nutrients has so much scientific evidence showing benefit. These are: Omega 3 Fatty Acids Probiotics Calcium/Vitamin D/Bone …
What Supplements Should A Vegan Or Vegetarian Take? Read More »
Everyone is talking about Prebiotics these days. It’s a new, hot trend within the supplement industry. Even though I am a big gut health nerd, I must admit that I was quite skeptical of prebiotics- because trends in the supplement industry don’t usually have any substance. I was wrong – the benefits of prebiotics are definitely there, …
Prebiotics vs. Probiotics – Optimizing Gut Health Naturally Read More »
Not so long ago, in pharmacies nationwide… Hundreds of times a day in communities all across the country, people are diagnosed with bacterial infections and prescribed antibiotics. These antibiotics are heroes, but they are also imperfect. Their lightsaber wielding may cause damage on their own. With antibiotics, this is extra true, as not only do they cause …
Gut Wars – The Protocol for Using Probiotics with Antibiotics Read More »
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