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Gut-Brain Axis in Depression: 5 Inflammation Pathways

Gut-Brain Axis in Depression: 5 Inflammation Pa...

Gut inflammation may play a role in depression, but it isn’t a proven cause or a stand-alone treatment target. My practical takeaway: track your mood, sleep, digestive symptoms, and medication...

Gut-Brain Axis in Depression: 5 Inflammation Pa...

Gut inflammation may play a role in depression, but it isn’t a proven cause or a stand-alone treatment target. My practical takeaway: track your mood, sleep, digestive symptoms, and medication...

How Anti-Inflammatory Diets Shape Gut Microbiome

How Anti-Inflammatory Diets Shape Gut Microbiome

My main takeaway: feed your gut microbes without pushing past what you can tolerate. Start with one small serving of a tolerated plant food, such as cooked oats, and track...

How Anti-Inflammatory Diets Shape Gut Microbiome

My main takeaway: feed your gut microbes without pushing past what you can tolerate. Start with one small serving of a tolerated plant food, such as cooked oats, and track...

Gut-Brain Axis in Mood Disorders: 7 Findings

Gut-Brain Axis in Mood Disorders: 7 Findings

My takeaway: gut microbes may affect mood, but stool tests cannot diagnose depression or anxiety. Keep psychotherapy and prescribed medication in place; discuss supplements with your clinician. A review of...

Gut-Brain Axis in Mood Disorders: 7 Findings

My takeaway: gut microbes may affect mood, but stool tests cannot diagnose depression or anxiety. Keep psychotherapy and prescribed medication in place; discuss supplements with your clinician. A review of...

Anxiety Probiotic Checklist: Dose, Time, Strain

Anxiety Probiotic Checklist: Dose, Time, Strain

My starting rule: probiotics are an add-on to anxiety care - not a replacement. There’s no established dose for anxiety, and research results vary by strain. Before starting, I’d check...

Anxiety Probiotic Checklist: Dose, Time, Strain

My starting rule: probiotics are an add-on to anxiety care - not a replacement. There’s no established dose for anxiety, and research results vary by strain. Before starting, I’d check...

After SIBO Antibiotics: Microbiome Reset Options

After SIBO Antibiotics: Microbiome Reset Options

My starting point after SIBO antibiotics: if symptoms persist or return, contact your clinician before trying a “reset.” In one study of 80 adults, SIBO returned in 43.7% within 9...

After SIBO Antibiotics: Microbiome Reset Options

My starting point after SIBO antibiotics: if symptoms persist or return, contact your clinician before trying a “reset.” In one study of 80 adults, SIBO returned in 43.7% within 9...

Disinfectant Byproducts in Urban Water and Gut Health

Disinfectant Byproducts in Urban Water and Gut ...

Does city water harm your gut? Current research has not established that everyday exposure to disinfection byproducts (DBPs) causes gut problems. My starting point: check your utility’s water report and...

Disinfectant Byproducts in Urban Water and Gut ...

Does city water harm your gut? Current research has not established that everyday exposure to disinfection byproducts (DBPs) causes gut problems. My starting point: check your utility’s water report and...