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A Metabolite Direct Link Between the Gut and the Brain: Think Autism, Parkinson’s, etc….
Today’s post describes what may be a critical finding in defining at least one mechanism whereby gut microbes directly affect the brain. Those interested in developmental disorders, like autism; Parkinson’s; Alzheimer’s; chronic fatigue; etc. should pay particular attention as, according this article, this information… Continue Reading “A Metabolite Direct Link Between the Gut and the Brain: Think Autism, Parkinson’s, etc….”
The Promise of Fecal Microbiota Transplant
Over the weekend, I read a great little article about the potential applications of fecal microbiota transplant (FMT) in treating a huge variety of diseases.[i] Of course, we are sorely lacking in clinical trials for almost all but still, there is hope to be… Continue Reading “The Promise of Fecal Microbiota Transplant”
Probiotics for Chronic Fatigue and Fibromyalgia? Probably, but the Science Isn’t Yet There
As regular readers know, I’m always on the lookout for “things you can do now.” I’m especially happy then when actual clinical trials happen as we can get some idea of the effectiveness of treatments. About 18 months ago, a paper was published reviewing… Continue Reading “Probiotics for Chronic Fatigue and Fibromyalgia? Probably, but the Science Isn’t Yet There”
Dysbiosis, Fibromylagia (and Chronic Fatigue)…and Me
As many of you may know, chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS) is thought to be closely related to fibromyalgia… and as someone who suffers from the latter, any news on these two illnesses is near and dear to me. Inspired by the d-lactate findings I… Continue Reading “Dysbiosis, Fibromylagia (and Chronic Fatigue)…and Me”
A Follow Up: Treating D-lactate Acidosis
For those of you who made it through my mammoth post of last week, re: d-lactate acidosis…well done! (For those of you who skipped it, you’re going to fail the pop quiz.) I have spent even more time on this, looking more into studies… Continue Reading “A Follow Up: Treating D-lactate Acidosis”
D-lactate Acidosis, SIBO, Autism, Chronic Fatigue or…What Happens When Judy Can’t Stop Reading
Because I know how to have fun, I have spent hours and hours over the last 2 days reading about d- lactate acidosis. I’m not even sure why. It was one of those things, I guess, that suddenly struck me as interesting – and… Continue Reading “D-lactate Acidosis, SIBO, Autism, Chronic Fatigue or…What Happens When Judy Can’t Stop Reading”
Chronic Fatigue and Inflammation
I’ve written before about the times years back when people with chronic fatigue syndrome were vilified as “lazy.” In that post, I talked about recent research looking at alterations in the gut bacteria as being associated with the disease. Yesterday, the big health news… Continue Reading “Chronic Fatigue and Inflammation”
Chronic Fatigue Syndrome and the Microbiome
A few days ago, I got a great email from a woman suffering from ME/CFS (myalgic encephalomyelitis/chronic fatigue syndrome) with 5 links to information on the relationship of the gut bacteria to the illness. For those unfamiliar with the term “myalgic encephalomyelitis: it is… Continue Reading “Chronic Fatigue Syndrome and the Microbiome”
