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

Prostate and breast problems (including cancer,) menstrual irregularities and assorted hormonal problems are common in our society. Generally, our own natural hormones and genetics are blamed. I don’t agree: I believe the main cause is our polluted environment. About 800 chemicals hav

I hope you start 2024 with a new mindset—that of enriching your microbiome to protect not only your brain, but your whole body. Below you will find several articles to motivate you to maximize the connection between your gut and brain by eating more vegetables and eschewing processed