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Most side-effects of Ozempic are gut related

Regular laxative use is a risk factor for dementia

Diet Superior To Medications For Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)

Antibiotics Weaken Vaccine Response in Infants

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Antibiotics Decrease Hormonal Contraceptive Effectiveness

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Antibiotic Use Increases The Risk Of Hospitalization

Managing Disease In The Covid-19 Age

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PPIs Increase Viral Infection Risk In Winter

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Medications & Weight Gain Linked

An Alternative Treatment For Crohn’s

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Common Medication Increases Risk Of Infection In Infants

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Antibiotics Tied To Colon Cancer

Gut Microbes Determine Our Response to Medication…

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Treating Medication-Induced Constipation

Antibiotics Negatively Affect Bone Health Through Alterations in Gut Bacteria

Antidepressants Significantly Increase Likelihood Of GI Bleeding

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Essential Oils Just As Effective As Cholesterol-Lowering Drugs

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Anesthesia Negatively Alters Gut Microbiome

Are You A Victim Of Legacy Prescribing? Here’s Why It Matters…

Lifestyle Changes Reduce Need For Blood Pressure Medication In Just 16 Weeks

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Early Life Antibiotic Exposure & Autism

Progesterone Supplementation During Pregnancy Increases Risk of C-section & Postpartum Depression

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Antibiotics Increase Kidney Stone Risk

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PPIs Increase Risk Of Pneumonia in Those 60+ Years Of Age

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Extended Use Of Common Medications Increases Dementia Risk

A Popular Birth Control Method Linked To Bacterial Vaginosis

Common Medication Increases Risk Of Infection In Infants

Proton pump inhibitor (PPI) use in infants increases risk of infection in certain populations. PPI’s (as well as other acid blocking drugs) are commonly prescribed to infants who suffer from gastrointestinal upset and reflux. A recent study found a significantly increased rate of infection in infants who take PPIs and have regular CYP2C19 gene function […]

Antibiotics Tied To Colon Cancer

Oral antibiotics are tied to colorectal cancer (CRC). Researchers matched over 28,000 patients with CRC found in the Clinical Practice Research Datalink database with controls. Results showed that CRC risk depends on antibiotic type and location in the colon, but overall, CRC risk was dose dependent with any antibiotic use. Antibiotics with anti-anaerobic activity, which […]

Leaky Gut Risk Factors

Hilary didn’t have a history of lots of antibiotic use in the past, but she was a picky eater in childhood who avoided fruits and vegetables like the plague. She was now in her thirties and in good health until a case of severe gastroenteritis, with nausea, vomiting, fever, and dehydration led to a five-day […]

Gut Microbes Determine Our Response to Medication…

…and this can really matter when we’re talking about cancer medication. Immunotherapy is a type of drug therapy used to treat cancer that focuses on boosting the immune system. Without the harmful side effects that come with chemotherapy, immunotherapy is the preferred method to treat many cancers today, yet positive response rates to this type […]

Treating Medication-Induced Constipation

Jim: I have an injury to my right leg, which forces me to take opiates. The problem is that the opiates slow down the gut motility...

Hard-To-Undo Microbial Damage

Glenn had been on various antibiotics for cystic acne for seventeen years. His skin would initially respond well, but after a year or two the cystic lesions would return, and his dermatologist would switch him to a different antibiotic. Ten years after he first started taking antibiotics Glenn began to have persistent loose stools and […]

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Antibiotics Negatively Affect Bone Health Through Alterations in Gut Bacteria

Antibiotic therapy disrupts the gut microbiome and results in a pro-inflammatory response that negatively affects bone health. Previous studies have uncovered the direct relationship between a balanced microbiome and healthy bone development. A February 2019 study took this relationship further and investigated the use of a broad-spectrum antibiotic in mice to determine if there were any […]

Antidepressants Significantly Increase Likelihood Of GI Bleeding

Those who use antidepressants are significantly more likely to experience severe gastrointestinal bleeding, and the risk is increased in those who take over-the-counter pain relievers (such as Advil, Motrin, Aleve, Coumadin, aspirin, and Plavix). The 2019 review study looked at selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs), prescribed to 13% of Americans 12 years and older and the […]

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Essential Oils Just As Effective As Cholesterol-Lowering Drugs

Are cholesterol-lowering drugs necessary? Essential oils may be just as effective. A recent study fed rats a high fat diet for 6 weeks that resulted in high cholesterol. Over the subsequent 6 weeks the rats maintained their high fat diets but were given oral doses of ginger and rosemary oils, alone and in combination. Oil administration […]

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