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
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.
Figuring out what’s causing skin conditions like eczema (aka atopic dermatitis) can be a long and challenging journey filled with twists and turns, and your gut can be the source of some important clues.
Psoriasis is an autoimmune skin disease characterized by itchy, scaly patches. To understand why the body starts to attack its own skin cells, we need to take a close look at what’s going on in the gut.
Acne is an environmental condition and is strongly influenced by diet and lifestyle. So the focus needs to be on creating an anti-inflammatory environment in your body - and that starts in your gut.
Without a healthy gut, it’s really hard to have healthy skin. Your digestive tract is like the soil, and your skin is like the plant; if the soil isn’t healthy, the plant is not going to bloom properly.
A healthy vagina contains predominantly Lactobacillus species. These bacteria help protect you from pathogens by secreting acid, which makes it harder for viruses like HIV, HPV, and HSV to penetrate.
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