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Microbiome Alterations by 12 Months and the Development of Behavioral Issues
One of the many subjects being studied that are of particular interest to me is the long-term effect of alterations to the early, developing microbiome. There is little doubt at this point that at the very least, the bacterial microbiome, is a huge factor… Continue Reading “Microbiome Alterations by 12 Months and the Development of Behavioral Issues”
A Hodgepodge of Probiotics/Prebiotics, ADHD, Critically Ill Patients on Ventilators, and More
As you know, I’m always looking for published clinical trials on things-that-can-help now, and thought that today, I’d cover one I’ve had on my to-read list for a while. Earlier this year, a double-blind, placebo controlled study was conducted on children and adults with… Continue Reading “A Hodgepodge of Probiotics/Prebiotics, ADHD, Critically Ill Patients on Ventilators, and More”
A New Gut-Brain Connection: Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder
I continue to monitor any new research into the connection of the gut biome to “mental illnesses.” My son, Alex, who is diagnosed with autism, suffers from terrible anxiety at times. It’s heart breaking to see. Obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD) is generally considered a… Continue Reading “A New Gut-Brain Connection: Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder”
Glyphosate and Human Health: Is the Bacterial Microbiome the Connection?
In various posts, I’ve explored different potential mechanisms that may play a part in the epidemic of biome alterations we have experienced in the industrialized world, including diet, formula feeding, chronic stress, and so forth. Another potential mechanism, environmental toxins, is another area of… Continue Reading “Glyphosate and Human Health: Is the Bacterial Microbiome the Connection?”
ADHD and the Microbiome…and a Nutritional Supplement
A small pilot study, done by New Zealand researchers, was just published[i] that has me pretty excited. (I love studies that involve nutrition!) The research involved 17 children (aged 7 to 12), diagnosed with ADHD. 10 of these were given micronutrients supplements for 10… Continue Reading “ADHD and the Microbiome…and a Nutritional Supplement”
The Microbiome and Mental Illness: An Old Story that is Too Far From its Happy Ending
I just finished reading an article from 2018 on mental health and the microbiome that describes some of where we are now, knowledge-wise, and where we need to be before psychobiotics become a treatment norm.[i] There were multiple pieces of information in it which… Continue Reading “The Microbiome and Mental Illness: An Old Story that is Too Far From its Happy Ending”
Yet More New (and Scary) Research on Maternal Immune Activation
An old doctor friend of mine used to always say, “Inflammation is inflammation.” Truer words were never spoken. Whether inflammation manifests as swelling because you just broke your leg or an autoimmune disease, ultimately, it’s all the same. The only difference is, how long… Continue Reading “Yet More New (and Scary) Research on Maternal Immune Activation”
