Participants in a study published in Brain, Behavior, and Immunity showed a reduced amount of ruminative thoughts leading to depression after supplementing with several species of probiotics for one month. The gut microbiome really is the new frontier when it comes to the science of human health, and the more we learn about our little […]
Category: food sensitivities
Nutrition and Autoimmunity: The Diet Connection
Have you or someone you know been diagnosed with an autoimmune disease? Have you been told that no one knows why people develop autoimmune issues and that the only treatments are with heavy-duty toxic drugs or, as with Crohn’s Disease, extractive surgeries to remove the offending body parts? Have you been following your doctor’s orders […]
Trans-Fats in Our Favorite Candy Bars
Halloween is tomorrow and before we all binge on commercial candies, we should have some idea what we’re eating. Here’s an ingredient list from a popular candy. Can you identify the brand? High fructose corn syrup (GMO) Artificial color (petroleum-based) Artificial flavor (a compendium of chemicals) If you guessed Jolly Ranchers, you’d be right on. Trans-Fats in […]
Probiotics Before and After Birth Can Decrease Later Allergies
Supplementing babies and pregnant mothers with probiotics was shown to decrease eczema by 77%, according to a July 2014 study published in the official journal of the Japanese Society of Allergology (JSA). After supplementing 130 pairs of mothers and newborns with probiotics in the final trimester of pregnancy and post-partum, the researchers concluded, “These data suggest […]
New web site, new credential, upcoming TED Talk, and more…
So much has been going on in my life and career lately that I am overdue with updating my readers and followers with exciting news and upcoming events. This coming weekend I’m honored to be giving a TED talk at TEDx Colorado Springs. TED is a non-profit devoted to sharing ideas through short, powerful talks by expert speakers. […]
