Diet-Induced Dysbiosis of the Intestinal Microbiota and the Effects on Immunity and Disease Read full article HERE Kirsty Brown †, Daniella DeCoffe †, Erin Molcan and Deanna L. Gibson * Department of Biology, University of British Columbia Okanagan, Kelowna, BC V1V 1V7, Canada; Abstract Diet-induced Changes in our Gut Microbes. The gastrointestinal (GI) microbiota is the collection of…
6 Simple Steps to Treat Your Depression without Drugs. Depression is no laughing matter. It is a very serious ailment affecting nearly 15 million Americans often treated with potent prescription medications. Furthermore, side effects of antidepressants run the gamut from decreased libido, to flat emotions, restlessness, sleep disturbances, even thoughts of suicide. In cases of mild to moderate…
“I’ve got a gut feeling about this” Mind Altering Microbes: How your gut microbiome may influence your mood. While we have certainly heard that appetite and digestion are controlled by the enteric nervous system (also known as “the master control panel in your gut”), who would’ve thought that the gut might also control your emotions and mood? It’s…
Diagnosis and Treatment of Leaky Gut: Part II Did you miss my first Leaky Gut Article?! Read more here! So now you may be wondering if you have leaky gut… Food allergies, toxins, sugar, antibiotics, parasites and stress can wreak havoc with your gastrointestinal system, upsetting the balance in your intestine as well as allowing harmful substances to enter the…
Dr. Carnahan and Hypothyroid Mom Facebook Q&A Question 1: Brianna Wyckoff-My hair is constantly falling out, but I’m not at all going bald. My home is covered in hair. I get fistfuls in the shower. No doc seems to care. My husband hates it. Why??? Alopecia has many causes, ask your doctor to check thyroid…
Do you suffer from any of the following symptoms? Weakness, tiredness, or light-headedness Rapid heartbeat or difficulty breathing Poor memory or difficulty concentrating Depression, anxiety, mania Numbness and tingling of hands or feet Difficulty with balance, poor coordination Pale skin Sore tongue Easy bruising or bleeding gums Upset stomach or weight loss Diarrhea or constipation…
“Leaky Gut” Syndrome Leaky Gut – The Syndrome Linked to Many Autoimmune Diseases. Hyperpermeability or “leaky gut” syndrome is the name given to a very common disorder in which the cells lining the intestines become “leaky” due to inflammation. The abnormally large spaces present between the cells of the gut wall allow the entry of…
If you’re constipated or struggle with gas or bloating you’ve probably already done your fair share of googling things, such as, “What foods cause bloating?”, “How to stop diarrhea”, or “Will taking probiotics stop gas?” But now you’re confused—you’ve cleaned up your diet, stopped taking antibiotics, and are taking probiotics regularly, but the symptoms aren’t…
What do chronic migraines, irritable bowel syndrome, and autism all have in common? All of these conditions can be caused by a faulty enzyme called MTHFR. While it may look like an abbreviation for a curse word, MTHFR actually stands for methylenetetrahydrofolate reductase. This little enzyme plays a very important role in the body. MTHFR…
Are Your Gut Microbes Making You Fat!? Are Your Gut Microbes Making You Fat? There are trillions if bacteria living in your gut, that we know. But did you know that the population of your microbes may determine if you are likely to be fat or thin?! As we study this amazing microbe machine inside…
An amazing discovery a few years ago revolutionized our ability to understand the gut and permeability and how this impacts a wide range of health conditions from cancer to autoimmune disease to inflammation and food sensitivities. This little molecule, Zonulin, has quite a story… Zonulin Is The “Doorway” To Leaky Gut Zonulin opens up…
Food Allergy “Fat” “Fat” that comes with food sensitivities is a characterized by bloating and fluid retention that many people experience when they ingest these top seven food allergens. Eating foods that interfere with our body’s chemistry causes tissue swelling, abdominal bloating or even facial puffiness that may have the appearance of real fat. In…
Healthy Gut = Healthy You! There is a microbial zoo living inside you, literally trillions of microscopic organisms―more than 10,000 different kinds of them―all co-existing with each other and you. In fact they outnumber you ten to one and ninety percent of the genetic material, (DNA and RNA) in your body is not yours, it belongs…
Constipation Trouble? Here’s 5 Tips to Get You Going…. Constipation is one of those topics few like to talk about. If you’ve suffered from this problem, though, you know it can be both painful and frustrating. Almost everyone gets constipated at some time during his or her life. It affects approximately 2% of the population. …
How Leaky Gut is linked to Skin Conditions, like Eczema & Psoriasis… First a little background … When the body doesn’t tolerate a food or has created antibodies to that food, ingesting it creates a chronic, low-level irritation or inflammation in the gut. Over time, with regular exposure, the irritation worsens and creates spaces between…
What is SIgA? IgA is a type of antibody that protects against infections of the mucous membranes lining the mouth, airways, and digestive tract… it is your first line of defense on the mucosal lining and it makes up a majority of your entire immune system. Some people have a genetic deficiency and present with…
Are you looking for relief from your IBS symptoms? Symptoms of Irritable Bowel Syndrome include abdominal bloating and distension, excess wind (flatulence), abdominal pain, nausea, changes in bowel habits (diarrhea, constipation, or a combination of both), and other gastrointestinal symptoms. What are the FODMAPs? FODMAPs are found in the foods we eat. FODMAPs is an…
Candidiasis Answers to Your Questions About Candida Infections. Candidiasis or Candida is a fungal infection caused by an overgrowth of fungus belonging to the Candida species. Candida yeasts are normally present in the mouth, gastrointestinal tract, and vagina without causing symptoms. Sometimes, however, the balance between Candida and normally present bacteria becomes disrupted. What are…
How Do You Diagnose It? Hypoglycemia is a condition that occurs when your blood sugar (glucose) is too low. Blood sugar below 70 mg/dL is considered low. Symptoms you may have when your blood sugar gets too low include: Cold sweats Convulsions Double vision or blurry vision Fast or pounding heartbeat General discomfort, uneasiness, or…
THE 5-R PROGRAM A properly functioning digestive system is critical to good health. In functional medicine we use a program that goes by the simple acronym of the ‘5Rs’: remove, replace, reinoculate, repair and rebalance. When applied to various chronic problems, the 5R program can cause dramatic improvement in symptoms, and sometimes even complete resolution…
