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What Is Luteolin? Luteolin is a common flavonoid that exists in many types of plants including fruits, vegetables, and medicinal herbs. (source) Flavonoids, as polyphenolic compounds, serve a crucial function in safeguarding plant cells against various threats such as microorganisms, insects, and UV radiation. Extensive research spanning cell cultures, animal trials, and population studies has

Welcome to my blog on Internal Family Systems and how it may be helpful for numerous medical health conditions. You may like to also read my blog Can Psychedelics Heal Autoimmune Disease. What Is Internal Family Systems? The Internal Family Systems (IFS) model, pioneered by Schwartz, is swiftly gaining recognition as a form of individual

Best Foods For Gut Health You may like to read my blog How To Improve Your Gut Microbiome which discusses non-food ways to improve it. Prebiotic Foods Prebiotic dietary fibers act as substrate (food) for fermentation pathways in the gut, and support digestive health in many ways. Fructooligosaccharides (FOS), inulin, and galactooligosaccharides (GOS) are universally

Welcome to my blog on mouthwash and whether it is bad for you. I know this might sound a bit crazy and clickbaity but there is extensive research exploring, and demonstrating, that perhaps many of us should be ditching our mouthwashes. The Importance Of The Oral Microbiome You may like to read my blog on

Lactobacillus Reuteri DSM 17938: The Ultimate Guide Recommend product: Biogaia Protectis. Numerous clinical studies suggested that Lactobacillus Reuteri DSM 17938 may be helpful in modulating the gut microbiome, eliminating infections, and attenuating the symptoms of enteric colitis, antibiotic-associated diarrhoea (also related to the treatment of Helicobacter pylori infection), irritable bowel syndrome, inflammatory bowel disease, and

What Is Lactoferrin? Lactoferrin is a glycoprotein found in breast milk. What’s a glycoprotein you ask. It’s a molecule that comprises protein and carbohydrate chains. Lactoferrin has been found to modulate the immune system and thus inflammation, have antioxidant, anti-tumour, and antimicrobial activities; enhance iron absorption; and elicitation of cellular responses, including activation, differentiation, and

Introduction In our fast-paced, technology-driven world, it’s easy to feel disconnected from the natural rhythms of the Earth. Yet, beneath our feet lies a powerful source of healing energy that has been largely overlooked in modern medicine. The practice of earthing, or grounding, offers a simple yet profound way to reconnect with the Earth’s energy

Oxidative stress refers to the imbalance between the production of reactive oxygen species (ROS) and the body’s ability to counteract or detoxify their harmful effects through antioxidant mechanisms. This phenomenon plays a crucial role in various physiological processes and has been implicated in the development and progression of numerous health conditions, including cardiovascular diseases, neurodegenerative