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The Stress Paradox: & What it Means for Gut Health

Stress: In Your Mind & In Your Gut

Water – More Powerful Than You Think

Certain types of microbes in the gut may be an early warning for Alzheimer’s disease Science Translational Medicine

Regular laxative use is a risk factor for dementia

Anthocyanins Influence Gut Microbes & Delay Age-Related Decline

Signs of Concussion Can Be Found in the Gut

How To Achieve Mental Vitality

Your Microbiome Could Determine How Smart You Are

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Ketogenic Diet Linked To Microbial & Brain Function Benefits, But Is It Worth It?

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Extended Use Of Common Medications Increases Dementia Risk

Childhood Antibiotics & Cognitive Impairment

You might not think of your medicine cabinet as the culprit when it comes to accelerated aging, but anything that jeopardizes your microbiome also jeopardizes your ability to age well, and at the top of the list of microbial disruptors are antibiotics. Antibiotics are arguable one of the most important scientific discoveries of the last […]

The Aging Brain & Resistant Starches

Scientists conducted a study in about 300 participants to explore the link between gut bacteria, premature brain aging, and cognitive function. Stool samples, imaging tools, and clinical assessments to measure cognitive function were utilized. Results showed that disruption of the gut microbiome, known as dysbiosis, was strongly linked to accelerated cognitive decline – independent of […]

9 Things You Need to Know About Your Gut

On today's show I've curated a list of 9 important things about your digestive system that I want you to know about. From cognitive function, to immune balance, to sleep hygiene, to trapping viruses - your GI tract plays an integral role in all of it. Once you understand how that works, you're able to not only improve your gut health, but optimize how your entire body feels and functions.

Stress Rapidly Alters Gut Health

Scientists continue to deepen our understanding of the bi-directional exchange between the gut and the brain, with most research investigating the communication from the GI tract to the central nervous system. The focus is usually on what to eat to feed the beneficial bacteria in our gut that facilitate cognition, and which probiotics could improve […]

Antibiotic Exposure Impacts Cognitive Function

Mounting scientific evidence supports a strong association between the gut microbiome and brain function, including cognition and dementia. Because antibiotic use has significant impacts on bacterial communities in the gut, scientists set out to investigate the link between antibiotic use and cognition in a study published in PLoS One. In a retrospective cohort study (one […]

Autism & The Gut Microbiome

People diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) have a distinct microbial footprint. Does this mean that alterations in the gut microbiome cause autism? It’s probably not that simple, but the gut microbiome may play an important role in ASD diagnosis and treatment. A recent study published in Nature Microbiology found that children with ASD have […]

The Stress Paradox: & What it Means for Gut Health

We've been conditioned to think that all stress is harmful, but science now shows that certain kinds of stress are not only beneficial, but necessary for optimal health. By cultivating the right kind of stress, you are healing, repairing, and regenerating your body. In this episode I'm joined by physician and author of “The Stress Paradox” Dr. Sharon Bergquist to discuss how stress can improve your gut and overall health.

Stress: In Your Mind & In Your Gut

Could stress be causing or contributing to your irritable bowel syndrome? The answer is yes! In this episode, I'm going to give you some simple but effective tools for how to quiet your mind - and your GI symptoms.

Water – More Powerful Than You Think

Drinking more water is a health habit we’ve probably all thought about or tried at some point. But you may not realize just how important hydration is, especially when trying to recover from illness or prevent infection, a super power we all need this January! Hydrating your body enhances two important anti-viral functions: it helps […]

Certain types of microbes in the gut may be an early warning for Alzheimer’s disease Science Translational Medicine

In this study from Washington University, people with pre-clinical Alzheimer’s were found to have higher populations of certain bacteria involved in breaking down the amino acids arginine and ornithine, and lower levels of those involved in protecting neurons. These changes in gut bacteria were present years before people developed cognitive issues like memory loss and […]

Regular laxative use is a risk factor for dementia

Regular laxative use may be a risk factor for dementia, according to a research study published in the journal Neurology. The study involved over half a million people and compared regular laxative users to those who used laxatives infrequently or not at all. Regular laxative users were 51 percent more likely to develop dementia than […]

Anthocyanins Influence Gut Microbes & Delay Age-Related Decline

Compounds in certain foods prevent age-related disorders. Anthocyanins are a group of chemical compounds in plants that are associated with anti-aging and disease prevention. They’re commonly found in red, purple, and blue fruits and vegetables and they’re strongly associated with healthy aging. Anthocyanins modulate the gut microbiome to help prevent age-related cardiovascular disease, cancer, neurodegenerative […]

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Brain health

Childhood Antibiotics & Cognitive Impairment

The Aging Brain & Resistant Starches

9 Things You Need to Know About Your Gut

Stress Rapidly Alters Gut Health

Antibiotic Exposure Impacts Cognitive Function

Autism & The Gut Microbiome

The Stress Paradox: & What it Means for Gut Health

Stress: In Your Mind & In Your Gut

Water – More Powerful Than You Think

Certain types of microbes in the gut may be an early warning for Alzheimer’s disease Science Translational Medicine

Regular laxative use is a risk factor for dementia

Anthocyanins Influence Gut Microbes & Delay Age-Related Decline

Signs of Concussion Can Be Found in the Gut

How To Achieve Mental Vitality

Parkinson’s Begins In The Gut

Your Microbiome Could Determine How Smart You Are

Ketogenic Diet Linked To Microbial & Brain Function Benefits, But Is It Worth It?

Extended Use Of Common Medications Increases Dementia Risk

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Childhood Antibiotics & Cognitive Impairment

The Aging Brain & Resistant Starches

9 Things You Need to Know About Your Gut

Stress Rapidly Alters Gut Health

Antibiotic Exposure Impacts Cognitive Function

Autism & The Gut Microbiome

The Stress Paradox: & What it Means for Gut Health

Stress: In Your Mind & In Your Gut

Water – More Powerful Than You Think

Certain types of microbes in the gut may be an early warning for Alzheimer’s disease Science Translational Medicine

Regular laxative use is a risk factor for dementia

Anthocyanins Influence Gut Microbes & Delay Age-Related Decline

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