Category: gut microbiome

Study Answers Why Not All Obese People Develop Diabetes

A study by Oregon State University may have found a reason behind why some obese people develop type 2 diabetes but not all, indicating a difference in gene activity as well as modulation by a bacteria called Oscillibacter valericigenes (OV). The team’s study suggests that the activity of a gene named Mmp12; a gene regulated…


We Need to Rebuild Our Connection to Nature, Filmmaker Tells RFK, Jr.

Our bodies are starving to be back in nature, according to environmental filmmaker, journalist and musical activist Rob Herring. Herring, who directed and produced the 2018 film “The Need to Grow,” on a recent episode of “RFK Jr. The Defender Podcast,” spoke with Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. about the relationship between human and planetary health…


Don’t Smell the Roses; Breathe Them In

We’ve all heard that the human microbiome is critical for wellness. Among its many jobs, the gut microbiome helps digest your food, make nutrients, and ensure proper immune function. Both the type and quantity of microbes contribute to the overall health of your microbiome. For example, loss of microbial diversity plays a key role in the formation of diseases, such…


7 Signs of an Unhealthy Gut!

7 SIGNS OF AN UNHEALTHY GUT! Let’s take gut health next level! The gut is a critical piece of health and healing. An Integrated Urinalysis Panel (IUP) is a gut-loving diagnostic tool! It gives an unparalleled view into gut health. Dr. Sean McCaffrey is a physician, speaker, teacher, author, mentor, and radio host. He is…