Today I answer an audience question regarding hives, aka urticaria. We’ll discuss what causes urticaria and how it can be treated both naturally and with medications. There is a gut and autoimmune component to urticaria, and the treatments are applicable to many other gut and autoimmune conditions. Dr. R's Fast Facts Urticaria, also known as hives What causes it? There are a few … [Read more...]
Health News Updates: Red Meat & Ill Health, Probiotics for Weight Loss, Thyroid Autoimmunity and Quality of Life, Low Carb and Leaky Gut, and Elimination Diets and Dysbiosis in Autism
In another edition of health new updates, we will discuss: Red meat & ill health Probiotics for weight loss Thyroid autoimmunity and quality of life Low carb and leaky gut Elimination diets and dysbiosis in autism And more… Dr. R's Fast Facts Digestion-resistant maltodextrin effects on colonic transit time and stool weight: a randomized controlled clinical study. … [Read more...]
Gut Immune Function: How to Balance Our Ancestral Genome with Our Modern Day Environment for Optimum Gut and Immune Health
Disorders in immune function are a modern day epidemic which manifest as a litany of immune and autoimmune conditions like hypothyroidism, celiac disease, IBD, RA, IBS, and depression. The gut is possibly the most impactful organ influencing the immune system. By understanding how to optimize gut health and gut immune function, we can unlock a powerful method for improving this array of immune and … [Read more...]
Beyond the Bacteria – 3 Benefits of the Low FODMAP Diet
If you are struggling with IBS or IBD, the low FODMAP diet could be for you. In this week’s video, we examine three studies that suggest the low FODMAP diet could help those with IBS or IBD through three different mechanisms, beyond the influence on the bacteria. Get help with irritable bowel syndrome or the low FODMAP diet. Get my free gut health eBook. Healthcare providers looking … [Read more...]
Health News Reviews: Updates on Low FODMAP Diets, Fasting, Gene-Tailored Diets, Leaky Gut, Parasites, and Paleo Versus Mediterranean Diet
Another episode of health news reviews, including updates on: Low FODMAP diet Exercise and your microbiota Fasting and metabolism Gene-tailored diets Paleo versus Mediterranean diets Fat and leaky gut Worms and intestinal health Parasites and probiotics Get help using this information to become healthier. Get my free gut health eBook. Healthcare providers … [Read more...]
Is Your Gut Causing Your Brain Fog? Plus, How You Can Fix It
If you’re struggling to get through the day because you feel “foggy,” it could be your gut that needs your attention. Brain fog and gut health are closely linked. This study reveals how balancing your gut microbiome can solve more than digestive issues. Get help with gut health or brain fog. Get a free gut health eBook and be notified when my print book becomes available. Healthcare … [Read more...]