Intro: One of the most common issues I see in my practice is chronic inflammation. This long standing condition contributes to immune system dysfunction that underlies almost every disease state. Chroinic fatigue, chronic infeections, dementia, autoimmunity and even cancer get their beginnings from immune system dysfunction and imbalance. Finding multiple ways to combat and…
The Gut Microbiome and Brain Health The microbes that live inside your gut are very important for your health, even brain health! These three trillion organisms help to metabolize food, make nutrients available, and even send messages to the brain! We desperately need these organisms to be the healthy beneficial types of…
Microbiome and Neurotransmitters Neurotransmitters, what are they? Neurotransmitters are chemical messengers used in the brain to activate and suppress brain information pathways. They are responsible for how we feel, think, remember and process information. Key neurotransmitters are necessary for things like memory, happiness, joy, sleep and even movement and libido. When we have imbalances…
What is Histamine? Histamine is a chemical released by immune cells in the body in response to a perceived threat. Histamine acts to improve and amplify the immune response and remove offending agents to help with healing. This works well when the target is a problem, but sometimes can activate in excess to certain common…
Introduction Much has been learned about health and the importance of carrying good bacteria around with you! No, I’m serious. We have bacteria, trillions of them, that are helping us with our health. Fiber is the microbiome’s main source of food. We know that certain strains of bacteria that live with us in symbiosis actually…
Chronic Fatigue Syndrome Chronic fatigue is one of the most common complaints we see today in our practice. Generally, chronic fatigue syndrome is described as extreme fatigue that has lasted longer than 6 months and is worsened by exertion. Oftentimes, fatigue accompanied by brain fog, poor concentration, myalgia, non-refreshing sleep, toxicity and inflammation. Fatigue of…
What is Histamine? Histamine is a chemical released by immune cells in the body in response to a perceived threat. This chemical acts to improve and amplify the immune response to help remove offending agents and help with healing. Healing happens and works well when the target is a problem, but sometimes activation in excess…
What are Oxalate Crystals? Oxalates are small nanoparticles that may be made in the body or may come from many healthy foods. These small particles are composed of 2 carbons and 4 oxygen molecules creating a supercharged particle. As a result of being “supercharged”, oxalates are known to bind with many other…
The Gut Microbiome and Brain Health The microbes that live inside your gut are very important for your health, even brain health! These three trillion organisms help to metabolize food, make nutrients available, and even send messages to the brain! We desperately need these organisms to be the healthy beneficial types of…