Endometriosis, a debilitating condition impacting fertility in many women, has no cure or even a way of preventing it. However, a new study from Japan offers hope by uncovering a possible link between endometriosis and a specific type of bacteria. This finding implies that targeted antibiotic treatment could be key in curing this chronic ailment. Endometriosis…

We might be on the verge of a new medical paradigm if what scientists are discovering about the microbiome ever makes it into the doctor’s office.  In this series, “Cultivating Our Gut Microbiome to Stifle Disease,” we’ll share how the latest developments on this medical frontier are transforming our approaches to illness and offering new…

A new study in mice from the University of Missouri-Columbia is shedding light on how diet seems to change the specific bacterial makeup of the gut and instigate a metabolic process that leads to fat buildup in the liver. Nonalcoholic fatty liver disease, also known as fatty liver disease, has few symptoms. However, the risk…

Menopausal and postmenopausal women looking for a non-pharmacological solution to symptoms like loss of bone density and digestive distress might find support from prunes. A recent study published in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition found that eating a serving of prunes every day preserved bone mass in the hips of postmenopausal women, potentially lowering the…

River Yeo was a nursing student when she first recognized red flags in her health including joint pain, constant exhaustion, brain fog, skin irritation, and headaches. She eliminated gluten from her diet with modest results. Still seeking answers, she came across Dr. Natasha Campbell-McBride’s book “Gut and Psychology Syndrome.” Called the GAPS diet, it’s a…

Could your gut bacteria hold the key to beating long COVID? You may be surprised by the close link between COVID-19 and your microbiome. Summary of Key Facts Long COVID has no effective interventions. Patients with long COVID have a significantly altered oral, respiratory, and gut microbiome. Gut microbiota plays a crucial role in human health,…

The gut is our main digestive organ and “second brain.” An imbalanced gut can negatively affect our body’s absorption of nutrients, blood sugar regulation, immunity, and even our mood. And there is a free method to help heal your gut: meditation. Dr. Sunjya K. Schweig is an expert in complex chronic illnesses and a practitioner…

Whether you are searching for a simple way to improve your health, boost the effectiveness of your cancer treatment, or understand your complete lack of willpower when it comes to exercise, the answers could be found in your microbiome. Two recent novel studies on exercise are pointing to similar conclusions—that the gut microbiome might be…

COVID-19 infections are responsible for an upswing in post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), but now the underlying mechanisms are emerging from research, offering a deeper understanding of this virus-induced mental health disorder. A metabolic process ongoing in the gut is interrupted when angiotensin-converting enzyme-2 (ACE-2), the receptor site for SARS-CoV-2, is occupied by the virus. Tryptophan…

Our gut flora is determined by what we eat, for good or for ill. When we eat meat, dairy, eggs, and seafood, our gut flora can take certain components in them (carnitine and choline) and produce something that ends up as a toxic compound called TMAO, which may set us up for a heart attack,…