Many of us are now very familiar with the role bacteria play in our digestive, and systemic, health, but not as many are likely familiar with the role of archaea. These little guys are responsible for the term methane SIBO, and constipation is a common side effect. What Are Archaea? It has been estimated that
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What Is Blastocystis Hominis? Blastocystis hominis is a parasite that inhabits the gastrointestinal tract of humans and many animals. It has a worldwide distribution, and, is often identified as the most common parasite reported in human fecal samples (5–15% of individuals in developed countries and 50–100% of individuals in developing countries). The parasite has been
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In this post I discuss how to restore the gut microbiome after antibiotics, looking at the side effects of antibiotics, prevention, the best probiotics and more. It’s important to appreciate that antibiotics are life-saving drugs and are brilliant at what they do. They have saved millions of lives and are especially important in treating diseases
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Many of us are now familiar with the terms lactobacillus and bifidobacteria. These are often included in probiotic supplements, and found in fermented foods such as kefir, now widely available in many supermarkets and health food stores. But are you familiar with the bacteria Akkermansia muciniphila (bare with me!)? What Is Akkermansia muciniphila? Akkermansia muciniphila has
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What Is Narrative Medicine Narrative medicine is “a fundamental tool to acquire, comprehend, and integrate the different points of view of all the participants having a role in the illness experience.” Narrative medicine is one of the most important concepts I have come across in my learning. After all, it is through stories that we
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With magnesium often claimed to be one of the most common nutrient deficiencies, and with so many clients asking about the nutrient I thought I would start creating a ‘master document’ on this amazing nutrient. What Is Magnesium? Magnesium is the second most abundant intracellular cation, after potassium, and is the fourth most abundant cation
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Welcome to my blog post ‘The Most Researched Supplements For Fibromyalgia ‘. You may like to check out my other blog: Fibromyalgia: A Functional Medicine Approach Fibromyalgia: What’s The Best Diet And Can It Be Reversed? Muscle pain has been associated with deficiencies in amino acids, magnesium, selenium, vitamins B and D, as well as
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Although chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS) has been defined as a separate syndrome to fibromyalgia (FM), up to 70% of patients with fibromyalgia are also diagnosed with CFS and 35-70% of patients with CFS have also been diagnosed with fibromyalgia. Thus studies of patients with CFS may have clinical relevance to fibromyalgia. What Is Fibromyalgia? Fibromyalgia
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What Causes Brain Fog? Brain inflammation. Chronic stress. Thyroid issues. Dehydration and electrolyte imbalances. Blood sugar dysregulation. Gut inflammation. Food sensitivities. Sex hormone issues. Sleep issues. Head Trauma. What Is Brain Fog? Brain fog isn’t actually a medical condition in its own right, and there are no diagnostic criteria. It is similar to conditions such
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There is an increasing interest in Faecalibacterium prausnitzii given its potentially important role in promoting gut health. Interestingly, it may be a useful biomarker to help in ulcerative colitis and Crohn’s disease discrimination (both inflammatory bowel diseases). There are large population of Faecalibacterium prausnitzii bacteria in the normal human body, occupying 6–8%, even 20% among all kinds of
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