On a recent weekend, a mentor assigned me some homework. Could I recreate the Zhittya clinical trials for Parkinsons and Cognitive Decline?

The trials have advanced successfully to phase 3. When assigned something like this the first thing I want to know is the mechanism.

As we navigate the complexities of gut health, it's essential to explore the intricate relationships between nutrients, gut motility, and overall well-being. In this article, we'll delve into the fascinating topic of B1 deficiency and its potential impact on constipation.

Let's dive deeper into the concept of genetic predisposition and its relation to methane production in the gut.

Research has identified several genes that are associated with methane production in the gut. These genes are involved in the metabolism of certain nutrients, such as carbohydrates, proteins, and fats, which can be converted into methane by the gut microbiome. Some individuals may carry genetic variants that influence their ability to produce methane, making them more prone to high methane production.

Hormonal changes can influence the gut microbiome by altering the balance of gut bacteria and promoting an overgrowth of certain species, including methane-producing bacteria. Here are some ways in which hormonal changes can contribute to methane-producing bacterial overgrowth!

Vitamin B12 is an essential nutrient that plays a crucial role in various bodily functions, including the production of red blood cells, nerve function, and DNA synthesis. Despite its importance, B12 deficiency is a common problem, affecting millions of people worldwide. Recent studies have highlighted a lesser-known consequence of B12 deficiency: an overgrowth of methane-producing bacteria in the gut, which can lead to constipation and autonomic dysfunction. In this article, we will explore the connection between B12 deficiency, gut dysbiosis, SIBO, constipation, and autonomic dysfunction.

Clostridioides difficile (C. difficile or CDI) infection is a common and potentially life threatening infection that affects millions of people worldwide. While C. difficile infection can cause a range of symptoms, including diarrhea, abdominal pain, and fever, a growing body of research suggests that it may also increase the risk of developing Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)

Picking a prokinetic is one of the most underrated subjects in the world of SIBO, IMO and IBS. Practitioners seem to haphazardly pick whichever their personal favorite is instead of picking one that actually works for their client.

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.