If you need help using the science to become healthier, click here Latest Research Once again, calprotectin shown to predict relapse in IBD (Crohn’s and Ulcerative Colitis). Dr. R’s note: this is a great monitoring tool for those looking to come off meds and use natural treatments in their place. Thyroid autoimmunity predicts thyroid cancer
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Health News Obese subjects experience more endotoxemia (leaky gut) after ingesting fat than normal weight subjects. However, keep in mind irrespective of this, higher fat/lower carb diets have been shown to be best for weight loss. Sometimes what looks good under a microscope doesn’t look good in the real world. Fish oil decreases arterial stiffness,
Latest Research Probiotics and NAC helpful in eradicating H. Pylori infection Infant Campylobacter jejuni infection reduces allergies later in life. Reflects a trade-off we have in hygienic/westernized societies – less infectious disease but more allergies. Supplementing with higher levels of vitamin D may help with Crohn’s disease – note units listed in study need to
Latest Research H. Pylori appears to be more frequent in patient with Multiple Sclerosis (MS). This might indicate a common factor that causes susceptibility to both MS and H. Pylori, or it could indicate that H. Pylori could be a causal factor in developing MS. Infections may initiate many cases of kidney disease. Viral activity
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The gut has far reaching impacts on your health and your immune system is no exception. You have probably heard about how important gut health is for managing an autoimmune condition. Dr. Ruscio and a patient discuss a remarkable improvement in the autoimmune joint condition Rheumatoid Arthritis by treating an unexpected gut infection. Subscribe to
