Zonulin: The Gut Protein That’s Quietly Affecting Your Brain (And Everything Else)
When the Brain Fog Wouldn’t Lift and why I Started Looking Downstream I’ve been in functional medicine for over 25 years. And if there’s one pattern that took me longer than it should have to fully connect it was the relationship between what’s happening in someone’s gut and what’s happening...
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How Do I Know If I Have Mold Illness? Signs, Symptoms, and Testing You Can Do at Home
How Do I Know If I Have Mold Illness? Signs, Symptoms, and Testing You Can Do at Home Understanding Mold and Mycotoxins When most people think about mold, they imagine black spots on walls, damp basements, or a musty smell in the bathroom. But the real health danger often comes not...
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Vitamin D and Anxiety: How This Essential Nutrient Impacts Mental Health
Vitamin D and Anxiety: How This Essential Nutrient Impacts Mental Health Proper body function depends on vitamin D; it’s that important. It is often called the “sunshine vitamin” because our skin makes it when exposed to sunlight. Strong bones need vitamin D. A strong immune system supports a healthy brain. Many...
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The Hidden Connection: How H. Pylori Infection May Increase the Risk of Dementia
Introduction Many people have heard of Helicobacter pylori (H. pylori) as a stomach bacteria linked to ulcers and digestive issues. However, recent studies suggest this bacterium may also contribute to cognitive decline and dementia. Researchers are beginning to uncover how chronic infections like H. pylori might affect the brain, leading...
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