The data on how “milk does a body good” is mixed. I suspect the milk industry pays for the studies that favor their marketing. Even the data on how good diary is for strong bones is not that solid. Should you stop dairy? Not necessarily. But you may want to cut back. I know—it’s hard
A significant number of patients do not trust the medical profession. Their numbers increased after the epidemics. If you are not sure who to believe, here are your main choices: science vs conspiracy theories. Granted, both have their dark side, which adds to the confusion. I am afra
I see the microbiome lurking in a significant number of medical studies. For example: Patients with prior sinusitis at increased risk for rheumatic diseases Healio (3/26/24, Cooper) reports, “Patients with prior sinusitis demonstrate an increased risk for many rheumatic diseases, incl
This newsletter covers the microbiome in depth once a year. The excellent article highlighted herein is comprehensive, and a great resource for those who wish a primer on this pivotal subject. Hugo Rodier, MD Gut microbiome influences food allergy risks Healio Minute, February 28, 202
Kerry BeesonBSc (Nut. Med.) Nutritional Therapist What is the Gut-Brain Axis? DISCLOSURE: this is a very good infomercial from Optibac. The Gut-Brain Axis is currently a hot topic, and it’s only getting bigger. This idea of a gut-brain connection is nothing new: ‘Go with your g
Healio News, February 21, 2024 COMMENT: great article, but it leaves out the microbiome, the source of the inflammation that besets rheumatologic disorders. “SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. — Incremental changes in diet and exercise habits are the cornerstone of a comprehensive wellness regimen for
Artificial sugars were hailed as a major breakthrough in the battle of the bulge. Unfortunately, the data pointing out the side effects has been poorly disseminated. Can you guess why? Ardent defenders of sweeteners cannot continue to defend these products. In short, the problem is th
Articles linking disparate health problems appear in leading medical journals on a daily basis. It is interesting to read about attempts to see the big picture. Unfortunately, most of those articles seldom do not address the roots of those problems—nutrition, the microbiome, and epige
