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The best thing in prebiotic unveiled to KABC LA viewers
Last night I was on ABC 7 Los Angeles' Circle of Health program. Lori Corbin and I talked about how probiotics are each a little different from one another, and how consuming prebiotic soluble fiber can help maximize their benefits. That’s why she called prebiotics...
read moreGut Health and the Power of Your Body’s “Second Brain”
Over the weekend, I was on KTLA and gave a 5 minute talk on your second brain. The gut is sometimes referred to as the body's "second brain" because it creates so many neurotransmitting chemicals responsible for mood. I explain the importance of the gut-brain...
read moreEating fiber can delay brain aging
Nice article in Medical News Today - read the entire article HERE Some of my favorite highlights... Fiber is a key element of a healthful diet. New research breaks down the mechanism by which it can delay age-related brain inflammation. Eating fiber-rich foods —...
read moreSHIELD yourself from Alzheimer’s Disease
“SHIELD” is Tanzi’s acronym for… Sleep (uninterrupted seven to eight hours) Handle Stress Interact (be sociable) Exercise (cardiovascular) Learn (“the more synapses you make, the more you can lose before you lose it) Diet (Mediterranean: high in fruits, vegetables,...
read moreAMWA Conference – Nutritional Psychology
Excited to be speaking in November at the National Conference of the American Mental Wellness Association (AMWA) = https://www.americanmentalwellness.org/national-conference/ Here is my presentation outline - hope you can make it! Food for Thought – Nutritional...
read moreResearchers identify link between gut bacteria and eating for pleasure, as opposed to hunger
Researchers identify link between gut bacteria and eating for pleasure, as opposed to hunger — Read on...
read moreOral microbial activity may help identify autism in children
Gene expression activity within oral microbial communities may be altered in children with autism spectrum disorder, findings published in Autism Research revealed.These results suggested that changes in the bacteria within a child's mouth may provide biomarkers for...
read moreGut Bacteria Affect Weight Loss in Mayo Study
Gut bacteria thwarts weight loss in Mayo Clinic study, suggesting a medical laboratory test for microbiome could someday help millions of obese people. — Read on...
read moreMicrobiome Medicine Takes Center Stage
Microbiome Medicine Takes Center Stage | Technology Networks — Read on...
read moreBaby poop may be source of beneficial probiotics
Probiotics seem to be everywhere these days -- in yogurt, pickles, bread, even dog food. But there's one place that may surprise you: There are probiotics in dirty diapers. — Read on...
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