I’ve already lost one family member to brain trauma. Subsequently this subject has a huge draw for me. When it recently happened again to another family member, I went into full blown practitioner mode. This time I would not let it play out before. We know so much more, and there are so many ways to intervene now. The earlier the better of course.

In conventional medicine, a condition must have progressed far enough along for it to be diagnosed and treated. But, what about low-grade symptoms that don’t meet the threshold for diagnosis nor treatment? Many think that they simply have to live with symptoms such as chronic fatigue or abdominal pain and constipation. But, this isn’t always the case. Sometimes the reason for our symptoms is diagnosable and reducible if we simply refer to a different scale.

Oxalates are natural compounds found in some vegetables, fruits, nuts, and grains.They are also made by the human body, as well as by fungal and mold species. High calcium oxalate levels are the most common cause of kidney stones and they also may be implicated in a variety of other conditions and symptoms. For most people, oxalate levels are dictated by dietary oxalate intake, gut health, and the microbiome; notwithstanding certain genetic impairments or liver issues.

Your PCR test results won’t always demonstrate a straight shot to better markers. One such reason for this is that you may have pathogens hidden beneath biofilm. The biofilm kept them hidden from your baseline test result, but as you removed the first layer pathogens and biofilm, you revealed another layer.

Clients often inquire about whether FMT or Microbiota Transplant Therapy can effectively treat their SIBO. The concise answer is that it typically does not, and we delve into the reasons why it could fail. Keeping in mind that until larger scale studies take place we cannot give a definitive answer, but i can provide evidence to strong theoretical answers based on the data we are collecting.

Is there evidence to show that probiotic or microbiome-friendly hair products are better than our normal hair care products?

While there is some limited research on the use of probiotic or microbiome-friendly hair products, the evidence is still somewhat mixed and limited.

The Blood Type Diet, also known as the Eat Right 4 Your Type diet, was a popular diet plan promoted by Dr. Peter D'Adamo. This diet claimed that a person's blood type determined which foods they should eat and avoid in order to achieve optimal health and weight loss. However, the diet has been widely criticized for lacking scientific evidence and being a scam.

Have you been wondering how to treat Candida overgrowth in the gut or chronic yeast infections? This post is for those who have tried and failed to get rid of their Candida with the cookie cutter approach promoted by the internet.

This conversation does have overlap with our discussion of MCAs root causes, but i find it helpful to bring up the concept of “MCAS phenotypes” with clients to help them understand that someone with MCAS can be reactive to items beyond histamine, and that reactions manifest differently for every MCAS patient.

How to choose a microbiome stool test for root cause investigation in regards to Candida, Leaky Gut, IBS, IBS, SIBO.

Does gender of the donor play a role in microbiota transfer or FMT efficacy? After all hormones and the microbiome can be intimately connected.

There are two primary things that have prompted me to develop my current approach to MCAS. First being that most of my clients who have MCAS or histamine intolerance are on the more severe end of the spectrum. Second, a bias I’ve developed from my own experience with MCAS (and seeing others in the same boat) wherein I did not respond to conventional nor integrative medicine approaches to MCAS.

This is an overview of Part 1 + 2 of Dr. Code and Kristina Mitts’ Facebook Live series on Coronavirus and the microbiome. To get all the details make sure you watch the replay, but if you lack the time here are the main points.

Evidence Based Medicine (EBM) is being weaponized against those who don’t align with mainstream medical paradigms. It is brandished against those who practice alternative forms of medicine and against those for whom natural medicine is integrated within their culture. The RCT first approach puts science before the patient. And the following has become cult-like costumed with blinders towards the weak areas in medical research, medical policy and practice. The contest between EBM dogmatists and alternative forms of medicine is a distraction from medical advancement.

The ability to work from home so consistently was incredible for me progressing in my health journey. Largely because I had more time to dedicate to wholesome meals in exchange for the time spent commuting. I could also be more flexible with my schedule, which helped when I experienced insomnia. I have more control over my environment at home too.

You’re probably thinking “how could the gut microbiome possibly interact with the liver?” The answer is primarily via the products that your gut microbes produce. Did you know your gut microbes produce substances that interact with your liver cells?

The microbial family Enterobacteriaceae includes genus such as Klebsiella, Enterobacter, Citrobacter, Salmonella, Escherichia coli, Shigella, Proteus and Serratia. This family as well as the Bacteroidales family, are capable of symbiotic cross feeding. What does this mean?

Is your vegetable wash strong enough to kill parasites? Pesticides and residue aren’t the only reasons to wash your fruit and vegetables. Studies show that up to 60% of produce contains parasites.

Is FMT or Microbiota Transplant Therapy effective for Klebsiella overgrowth and dysbiosis? Klebsiella is a microbe that can be a direct cause of certain autoimmune conditions. But, whether it can be treated with FMT depends on a few things.

Fall came on fast this year, and we found ourselves in need of warm savory breakfast and snack options. I love this Easy Cranberry Oat Muffins recipe because it is low in sugar, easy to make and easy to add all sorts of flavors to if you like diversity.