Alpha Gal Syndrome & Intestinal Permeability: Is There a Connection
Understanding the Gut-Immune Connection, Intestinal Permeability, and Why Optimizing Gut Health May Support Healing By J. Dette Avalon, MSN, APRN, FNP-BC A note before we begin: This article discusses established science, emerging research, and my clinical perspective as a Family Nurse Practitioner living with Alpha-Gal Syndrome. Optimizing gut health may support...
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Healthy Gut, Healthy Brain Starts with the Stomach: Why H. pylori Testing Matters
Sometimes we blame stress for everything. Your stomach burns? Stress. You feel bloated after meals? Stress. You burp, bloat, feel nauseated, or have reflux that keeps coming back? Stress. And yes, stress matters. It absolutely does. But sometimes what looks like stress is actually something far more concrete hiding in plain sight. Sometimes it...
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The Importance of the Oral Microbiome and the Effects of Coconut Oil Pulling
The Importance of the Oral Microbiome and the Effects of Coconut Oil Pulling Many people see mouth health as brushing, flossing, and using mouthwash. These habits are important, but there’s something even more crucial: the oral microbiome. The oral microbiome is the collection of bacteria, fungi, and other microbes that...
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