If you are working on repairing leaky gut and restoring oral tolerance, it’s important to know about one key facet of good gut health that is a fairly new discovery — eating an ample and diverse amount of produce is key to healthy gut function because of its influence on gut bacteria. The modern diet…
You may wonder why you struggle so much with brain fog, forgetfulness, anxiety, and depression. Many factors can underlie these symptoms, but one of the most common is poor gut health. The gut and the brain are closely connected, and poor gut health can lead to poor brain health and related symptoms. This is called…
When you have hypothyroidism it’s easy to get caught up in thyroid lab values and which thyroid meds and supplements work the best. While these are significant factors in improving thyroid health, it’s important to remember gut health is foundational to thyroid health. As long as you struggle with a leaky gut, gut inflammation, gut…
Listen to the podcast on iTunes. (Also available on major podcast platforms). Watch the YouTube video. If you struggle with chronic depression, anxiety, or other mood disorders, you may suffer from undiagnosed hypothyroidism. A thyroid hormone deficiency can cause multiple brain-based symptoms. This is because thyroid hormones play an important role in the function of many areas…
Listen to the podcast on iTunes. (Also available on major podcast platforms). Watch the YouTube video. Patients with mold-related illnesses face unique challenges while navigating our healthcare system. Many end up feeling frustrated and unheard, confused about why it’s been so difficult for them to access any kind of care. So why does it seem like no…
Listen to the podcast on iTunes. (Also available on major podcast platforms). Watch the YouTube video. Histamine intolerance and mast cell activation syndrome (MCAS) are both popular topics these days and something I’m frequently asked about. What I see is some patients are already on an autoimmune diet yet develop histamine intolerance. Symptoms of histamine…
Have you heard of the autoimmune diet? Originally known as the elimination-provocation diet, this diet is now known as the autoimmune paleo diet or AIP diet. Many people wonder what they can do immediately to manage their chronic health condition. The science can be confusing and complex, especially to those with Hashimoto’s hypothyroidism and other…
Stomach acid is vital for good gut health. Contrary to popular belief, low stomach acid not only can cause acid reflux and heartburn, but also it can compromise overall gut health thanks to the principles of the north-to-south digestive hierarchy. You can find out if low stomach acid is causing your gut problems by doing…
If you suffer from poor brain function or chronic gut health complaints, you may benefit from performing regular coffee enemas to improve communication between the brain and the gut. Central to communication between the brain and the gut — called the gut-brain axis — is the vagus nerve. This is a long, meandering nerve that…
EmailShareTweetPinShareMore *Please note: Any transcripts on this page are automatically created and may contain errors or omissions. Top 10 Triggers of Autoimmunity Many people think their autoimmune management depends on diet. While diet plays a foundational role, it does not go the full distance for everyone. The autoimmune journey involves finding your underlying mechanisms and…