The gut-brain connection has become a hot topic in mental wellness, and for good reason.  Over the last decade or two, emerging science has been showing more and more that what’s happening in our gut can directly impact our mood, anxiety levels, and even our resilience to stress.  But can probiotics really “cure” depression and

Gout – aka the “disease of kings” has made a comeback, but not because we’re all feasting on roasted boar (red meat) and mead (fructose) – but because our gut microbiome is in a sad state of imbalance (dysbiosis). Today, nearly 9 million Americans suffer from this painful inflammatory condition, and no, it’s not just

Small Intestinal Bacterial Overgrowth (SIBO) occurs when an excess of bacteria, normally found in the large intestine, colonizes the small intestine, leading to symptoms like bloating, gas, diarrhea, constipation, nutrient malabsorption and generalized feelings of fatigue, brain fog, and irritability. For SIBO, I like to recommend a 14-day “Gut Reset” protocol that includes simple dietary

Side hustles have become more than just a way to pick up some extra cash to get yourself a little treat—more people believe they need them just to survive. According to a survey released last month from Lending Tree, 38% of Americans have a side hustle (down from 44% in 2022), and 43% of those earning extra

Black cumin seed oil – also known as black seed oil (BSO) – is an ancient remedy in traditional medicine – especially in the Middle East where it is used almost as a “cure-all” for a variety of ailments related to inflammation, immune support, blood sugar, and aging. Our research proposal has just been approved

Please join me for my new weekly call – “Wellness Wednesday” – where the topic tonight will be a “masterclass” on collagen. I’ll talk about collagen sources, benefits, and what to look for when you’re choosing a collagen supplement. In particular, I’ll be talking about a recent study on a “specific collagen peptide” (SCP) shown