Could my stomach acid be too low?
Recently, a patient came in complaining of bloating and belching after meals. Additionally, they experienced an uncomfortable feeling of...
Overtraining Immune issues buffered by probiotics
Immunosuppression due to overtraining is a big deal in endurance athletes. The thinking is that the overtraining might activate...
Hypertension updates: some new ways to investigate blood pressure issues.
Even in this age of technological advancements, I still prefer the traditional method of taking my patients' blood pressure using a...
The Brain and Trauma
The other day a friend told me a joke and it was one of the funniest jokes I have heard in a while. Laughter and full body explosions of...
Peri-menopausal Brain Changes :What's to blame for irritability , sleeplessness , and anxiety?
Starting around 39-years-old and extending to the early 50’s the gonadotropic hormones undergo a shift in women (as well as men). In the...
Understanding Neurodiversity and Autism Spectrum Disorders.
Recently, I had the great pleasure of sitting down with one of my personal heroes, Dr. Sandra Paulsen , to discuss trauma and PTSD in...
How Probiotics may help with Histamine Intolerance and Mast Cell Activation related disorders.
The key difference between MCAS/MCAD and Histamine Intolerance is the amount of Mediators involved. The former has over 1000 mediators pos
Seasonal Allergy Support
Allergy season is here. If you suffer from Allergy season it is time to have your plan of attack. Grass season will shortly arrive in...
Chronic Constipation
Sometime we forget the basics. I read a 2011 study that was a questionnaire of over 14,000 Taiwanese teens. It measured lifestyle...
Showcase on Vimeo of Gut-related lectures, webinars, and podcasts.
Now you can enjoy a collection of videos that I am curatting on lectures, webinars, and podcasts that I have been involved with on gut...
How can Polyvagal Theory be utilized to understand and manage Irritable Bowel Syndrome and other health conditions?
On December 7th, 2023 I gave a very comprehensive presentation on the polyvagal theory and all things Vagus nerve as it relates to...
Mental Health and The Immune System
Many individuals are grappling with shifts in their mental well-being due to seasonal changes, alterations in weather, and fluctuations...
Full Video Episode ..Mastering Metabolism with Ron Sinha, MD
Now available the full recorded video episode of my great interview with Dr. Sinha . Click on picture below to be routed to the video....
Mucus lining vs. Microbial pathogens
If we can stop a microbe from binding to the nasal, oral, or respiratory epithelium then we have a better chance of preventing infection...
The Wide Ranging Symptoms of Mast Cell Activation Syndrome and Disorders
Your mast cells being active is simply the immune system that is aggravated by some environmental triggers (ie. smoke, chemicals, hormones,
Fatigue, Brain Fog, and Cognitive Decline from Long-Covid.
According to the CDC, Post-acute sequelae of COVID-19 (PASC), also known as “Long COVID,” are long-term symptoms that might be...
Social Jet Lag. Changing your sleep schedule on weekends and its consequences
Who doesn't love sleeping in?! But does it love you back? Sleeping in and changing up on your weekend may create something called Social...
Dr. Jill Crista on PANDAS & PANS
Episode #84 of My Podcast is live. in episode 84, I welcomed back a familiar name to our audience: Dr. Jill Crista Dr. Crista is back...
Galacto-oligosaccharides (GOS) ; Fuel for Health
Prebiotics are linked to reduced disease process ( lower colorectal cancer risk, lower heart disease, reduced risk of Crohn's Diseases, re
Why am I so Gassy?
Feeling bloated, burpy, and/or flatulent is a normal transient experience for most. However when persistent for days or weeks it can be...
Vaginal Microbiome
So many people are dealing with Vulvovaginal issues such as vulvodynia and vaginitis. I wanted to bring an expert on to share some...
Modulation of Anxiety
Anxiety often gets confused with "stressed". The truth is they are very different. "Stress" is usually situational and if the stressor...
Article Published On Cranberries For Urinary Tract Infections.
Happy to announce that I was featured in the Natural Medicine Journal's special edition on Healthy Aging. The entire edition can be...
Obesity and The Hypothalamus
If weight loss were as easy as calories in vs. calories out then, it wouldn't even be something we talk about. It turns out the brain...
