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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How New Fungal Metabolite Markers on the Organic Acids Profile Impact Gut-Brain Health
Understanding the New Fungal Metabolite Markers on the Organic Acids Profile By Dette Avalon, MSN, APRN, FNP-BC Team HealthyGutHealthyBrain “Symptoms are your body’s way of asking for help. Laboratory testing doesn’t replace your story—it helps us better understand it.” Patients frequently ask me whether laboratory testing can explain symptoms like persistent brain fog,...
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Can Gut Health Cause Anxiety and Depression? The Microbiome-Mood Connection
Can Gut Health Cause Anxiety and Depression? The Microbiome-Mood Connection When people think about mental health, they usually picture the brain. But research now shows that the gut may have just as much to do with mood as the brain itself. If you have ever felt “butterflies” before a big...
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Food Sensitivities, Histamine Overload, and Why Your Brain Feels Foggy
Food Sensitivities, Histamine Overload, and Why Your Brain Feels Foggy Brain fog, anxiety, and memory slip-ups are not always “just stress” or “getting older.” Hidden food sensitivities and high-histamine foods can trigger your immune system, stimulate mast cells, and compromise your gut barrier. That mix can send inflammation signals to...
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