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

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

Many women need hormonal replacement to cope with The Change. Most of them would have a much easier time if they ate their veggies and got off processed foods, especially when we consider the potential side effects of those drugs. If you go that route, find a reputable practitioner th

OBESOGENS are chemicals that disrupt our hormones. They are also known as Endocrine Disruptors. As the names imply, they contribute to metabolic problems, including obesity and diabetes. They do it by altering our microbiome and by causing cell membrane toxicity, which leads to insuli

My first book was titled “Leaking Sweet Death.” Pretty dramatic, but that is exactly what many authors began calling the insidious, corrosive effects of sugar clear back in the 90’s. The field of Glycobiology has amply vindicated the term. Each week, we get more evidence to encourage

Is Ozempic right for you? Ozempic-like drugs are the weight loss regimen du jour. Most doctors and patients are raving about it, with reason—losing weight has many health benefits. Let’s hope the sure-to-come backlash is not too severe. If you have lived long enough, you have seen wei

The Brain-Gut connection is now a well-established fact. Yet, most people, despite fearing approaching senility, still eat poorly. The worst brain offender are refined sugars and pesticides. See “more food for thought “blog. Hugo Rodier, MD Growing body of evidence links microbiomes t