Unfortunately, going gluten-free alone may not be enough to manage declining brain function, autoimmunity, or inflammation. This is because proteins in other foods can cross-react with gluten. Cross-reactivity means the proteins in certain foods are similar enough to those in gluten to trigger a reaction. Foods known to commonly cross-react with gluten include casein (the…
Different types of testing for gluten sensitivity exist, including genetic testing, intestinal biopsy evaluation, and antibody testing. As we have discussed, an immune reaction to gluten does not have to involve either the gut or specific genotypes, as many people develop neurological disorders instead. Therefore, it is not necessary to perform an intestinal biopsy or…
We typically associate insulin resistance with obesity and type 2 diabetes, but insulin resistance is also a significant risk factor for dementia and Alzheimer’s. Insulin resistance in the brain promotes chronic, low-grade inflammation, cellular dysfunction, and impaired mitochondrial function, all contributing to neuronal damage and cognitive impairment. In fact, some researchers refer to Alzheimer’s as…
Depression is not an antidepressant deficiency. In fact, for the 40% of Americans complaining of gut symptoms, depression may be one of those symptoms. Studies have found that the inflammatory signals in the gut can travel to the brain, triggering depression. Clinically, I have seen many patients resolve their depression simply by dampening gut inflammation.…
Exercise is one of the most powerful anti-inflammatory interventions. The higher the intensity of the exercise, the more antioxidants your body releases afterward to help quench inflammation. However, one must pay attention to the intensity and duration for exercise to be inflammatory versus pro-inflammatory. The intensity will impact factors such as hormone growth factors, natural…
Listen to the podcast on iTunes. (Also available on major podcast platforms). Watch the YouTube video. If you have gut health issues such as inflammatory bowel syndrome (IBS), leaky gut, chronic bloating, or constipation, you need to work north-to-south to identify and address problems. Disruptions at any stage of the digestive process have a domino-like effect, preventing…
Listen to the podcast on iTunes (also available on major podcast platforms). Watch on YouTube. You might not realize how much an underactive thyroid can affect your physical appearance. Inflammation associated with hypothyroidism impact the skin, hair, nails, and joints. To effectively deal with this inflammation, it’s important to understand why your thyroid isn’t functioning…
*Please note: Any transcripts on this page are automatically created and may contain errors or omissions. READ TRANSCRIPT (PDF) Is fasting right for you? How to transition into safe fasting Intermittent fasting and other types of fasting are very popular right now and for good reason—studies show they can significantly benefit your overall health and…
*Please note: Any transcripts on this page are automatically created and may contain errors or omissions. READ TRANSCRIPT (PDF) Keto without crashing Dr. Kharrazian discusses the four primary reasons people crash when embarking on the ketogenic diet and what to do about it. He also dispels myths about a keto diet causing low thyroid function,…
Have you ever bought an expensive bottle of probiotics and wondered, do probiotics really work? The short answer is yes, but only to some degree. A few things are important to know when it comes to probiotics: When are they beneficial, and when are they not? Are there better ways to achieve your gastrointestinal goals?…