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The Future of Probiotics: Viral Illnesses, Psychobiotics, & More!

Autism: What’s the Gut Got to Do With It?

Gut First Theory: Parkinson’s Disease & the Gut

Gut-Brain – The 2nd Brain in Your Gut

Probiotics & Prebiotics Prove Useful For Treating Depression & Anxiety Symptoms

Could Stress Be The Cause Of Your Gut Symptoms?

Diet Impacts Depressive Symptoms In Young Adults

Meditation & Its Impact On Gut Health

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Microbial Change Improves Anxiety, Not With Probiotics

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Antidepressants Significantly Increase Likelihood Of GI Bleeding

Reduction In Gut Bacteria Species Linked To Depression

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Social Stress Negatively Alters Gut Microbiome

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Likely Cause Behind Seasonal Depression Discovered

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Stress Closely Linked To Autoimmune Disease

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20 Minutes A Day Of Relaxation Reduce Hypertension

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Access To Green Spaces Significantly Reduces Depression in Children

The Future of Probiotics: Viral Illnesses, Psychobiotics, & More!

What should you be looking for when you choose a probiotic, and how do you know if the bacteria are viable? Plus, current and future indications, including viral illnesses, mental health, and cancer.

Autism: What’s the Gut Got to Do With It?

Multiple scientific studies have connected the gut microbiome & the brain in autism spectrum disorder (ASD), so there's potentially lots to be gained from changing the diet to improve gut health in ASD.

Gut First Theory: Parkinson’s Disease & the Gut

Parkinson’s isn’t just a brain disease; it's also a gut disease. And the changes in the gut can occur before the changes in the brain, leading to what we now call the “gut first” theory of Parkinson's

Gut-Brain – The 2nd Brain in Your Gut

Your gut influences mood, memory, and behavior; and your brain influences gut motility, enzyme secretion, and absorption. The two organs are closely connected, each influencing the function of the other.

Probiotics & Prebiotics Prove Useful For Treating Depression & Anxiety Symptoms

Prebiotic and probiotic supplements may improve depression symptoms; a June 2020 review study shows. Scientists analyzed 7 of the highest quality studies conducted in the last 15 years assessing the effectiveness of single and multi-strain pre- and probiotics in improving depressive symptoms in patients with a clinical diagnosis of depression. Researchers included only those studies […]

Could Stress Be The Cause Of Your Gut Symptoms?

The interconnectedness between the gut microbiome, stress hormones, and gut function is well documented in the scientific literature. Click here to read more about the strong interactions between these three entities, and listen to Dr. David Rakel from the Institute of Functional Medicine discuss tips on how to reduce stress to improve your gut health.

Diet Impacts Depressive Symptoms In Young Adults

The link between diet and depression is meaningful in an at-risk population. In only the second study ever conducted in young adults looking at the therapeutic impact of diet on depression, researchers found that a short 3-week dietary intervention, utilizing a diet comprised of vegetables, fruits, other whole plant foods, fish and lean meats, resulted […]

Meditation & Its Impact On Gut Health

Closing your eyes with intention can be transformative. The sound of your breath amplifies in your nose and throat; your senses sharpen to taste, touch, and scent. The external world melts away for a moment as you withdraw into yourself. Your stream of consciousness, now unveiled, reveals the magnitude of thoughts, emotions, and memories you […]

Microbial Change Improves Anxiety, Not With Probiotics

Altering the gut microbiome improves anxiety, but not with probiotics. Researchers analyzed 21 studies, including over 1,500 participants, which looked at altering gut bacteria to improve anxiety. 14 of the studies used probiotic interventions, while 7 of the studies used non-probiotic (or dietary) interventions. Results found that the non-probiotic interventions were significantly more successful in […]

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