The Ketogenic Diet – Supporting it with Prebiotics
The ketogenic diet has become pretty popular, and for the right person, it may be a great idea in the short or long term. This presentation is not here to extoll the benefits of this diet. My assumption is that you are already on it, or contemplating doing it. That is your decision. My goal […]
Dementia and the Microbiome
I start off my presentation on dementia with two powerful case studies. They are both elderly patients with dementia, who underwent a fecal microbiota transfer (FMT) due to C-diff infections. In both cases, not only did their C-diff resolve, which is the case about 90% of the time with FMT, but their dementia symptoms reversed. […]
Inulin and the Microbiome
The food you eat is usually just thought of as protein, carbohydrates and fats. But the reality is, that it’s much more complicated than that. The fats alone have a variety of different forms and end results. There are phytochemicals (plant compounds) found in whole foods, which can have a myriad of beneficial effects on […]
Lactobacillus: A dumb idea in those who are dysbiotic.
I must be some crazy nut writing this from my parents’ basement. Everyone else is on board the probiotics and fermented food train. What the hell am I talking about? Well, read this blog, and better yet, watch my presentation. If you´ve been trying various probiotics for years, and still struggle with your health, pay […]
Faecalibacterium prausnitzii: The Unsung Superhero of the Gut
Faecalibacterium prausnitzii. Yes, I know, that´s a mouthful. Well, this bacterium literally is the superhero of the gut, with a better data profile than any other critter down there. You may say, wait a second. I take probiotics. I thought one of the species from Bifidobacterium or Lactobacillus would be the superhero. Not even close. […]
Antibiotics and the Microbiome: A Double-Edged Sword
Antibiotics are both crucially important and at the same time, a threat to our individual and collective morbidity, mortality and future. The drugs that we just throw down our throats like candy, have severe repercussions. Sure, they are lifesaving at times. But our virtual neurotic use of them is leading us down a couple of […]
Akkermansia muciniphila and the Microbiome
Now that there´s a supplement in the marketplace containing Akkermansia muciniphila, this very interesting bacterium is starting to get some attention. Although it offers up promise, you should also be aware of all of the information, so that you are able to make the best healthcare decisions for yourself, or a loved one. First, what […]
Colorectal cancer and the microbiome
Colorectal cancer is one of the most common and deadly cancers there are globally and increasing rapidly in non-elderly adults in the United States. However, there is good news. This cancer takes years to develop, so regular screening can help. Second, only about 5% is genetic in origin, so there are many proven modifiable lifestyle […]
Getting Started in life with an Optimal Microbiome
In all of my interactions in helping people, whether it´s with an individual directly, a patient of another practitioner or a subject in a trial, they are always adults. I can make tremendous progress in people, and I have the testimonials to show it. Just visit that tab in my website. I’m always doing the […]
Stomach acid blockers and their effects on the microbiome
I built a very interesting free presentation entitled, “Stomach Acid Blockers and their Effects on the Microbiome”. It really focuses on one particular kind of stomach acid blocker in particular, the PPI – or proton pump inhibitor. This is a topic relevant for many millions of people, given the popularity of these products. So, if […]