Five Tips to Ensure Your Gut Health Doesn’t “Fall” Behind This Autumn
Dr. Chad Larson, NMD, DC, CCN, CSCS Summer has come to a close, and with how trying the last year has been, one can hardly be blamed for feeling tempted to indulge in some pumpkin spice or other seasonal goodies. While the occasional treat is fine, it’s important not to overindulge. What we eat and […]
Your Instincts are Just as Good as Algorithms for Detecting Fake Reviews
Razi Berry Travelers looking to book a hotel should trust their gut instinct when it comes to online reviews rather than relying on computer algorithms to weed out the fake ones, a new study suggests. Research, led by the University of York in collaboration with Nanyang Technological University, Singapore, shows the challenges of online ‘fake’ […]
Walnuts: Good for the Gut, and the Heart
Razi Berry Walnuts may not just be a tasty snack, they may also promote good-for-your-gut bacteria. New research suggests that these “good” bacteria could be contributing to the heart-health benefits of walnuts. “Good” bacteria could be contributing to the heart-health benefits of walnuts In a randomized, controlled trial, researchers found that eating walnuts daily as […]
Contents of Processed Foods could Be Affecting Fetus’ Developing Brain
Razi Berry With the number of children diagnosed with autism on the rise, the need to find what causes the disorder becomes more urgent every day. University of Central Florida (UCF) researchers are now a step closer to showing the link between the food pregnant women consume and the effects on a fetus’ developing brain. […]
Research confirms gut-brain connection in autism
Razi Berry People with autism often suffer from gut problems, but nobody has known why. Researchers have now discovered the same gene mutations – found both in the brain and the gut – could be the cause. Researchers found that people with autism often suffer from gut problems The discovery confirms a gut-brain nervous system […]
Childhood Trauma, Stress, and Fibromyalgia: Is There a Connection?
David M. Brady, ND, DC, CCN, DACBN, IFMCP, FACN Traumatic experiences and stressors in childhood have historically been overlooked as predisposing factors in the development of various chronic pain disorders and psychiatric conditions, including fibromyalgia, irritable bowel syndrome, insomnia, depression, anxiety, post-traumatic stress disorder, and chronic fatigue syndrome. However, the tide is turning as research […]
Paleo Diet May Be Associated with Heart Disease Biomarker
Razi Berry Dietary “fads” are nothing new. And with each generation, research on common and fashionable diets show that health is more than diet alone, and that there are likely many factors that contribute to what diet might be best for any given individual. New research is beginning to question whether the paleo diet is […]
Your Hidden Senses Will Save You
Razi Berry Think You Only Have 5 Senses? Think Again. Try 8 or More… It was before 5:00 am on a hot summer day in Phoenix and I had dropped off my dear friend at the airport. A Tuesday morning in the dead center of summer and the gate resembled more a quiet museum of […]
Study Confirms Benefits of Breastfeeding by Decreasing Antibiotic-resistant Bacteria
Razi Berry A recent study confirms some of the immunological benefits of breastfeeding that holistic practitioners and midwives have been championing for generations. These benefits are specific to the antibiotic-resistance bacterial flora present in the infants’ gut. The study also studied the effects of antibiotic use on breast milk and infant gut bacteria. The study […]
How Does Your Gut Feel?
Dr. Meghna Thacker, ND I am not asking about your gut feeling! No, seriously, do you suffer from gas, bloating or indigestion? Or, after you eat, does the food just sit in your stomach and feel like a burden? Or maybe you pop tums after each meal to get rid of the heart burn. Sometimes, […]