Peristalsis is a wave like muscular contraction that squeezes food through the digestive tract and intestines to be digested. Things like Mold Illness, Lyme Disease and Parasite Infections can affect peristalsis. Hypothyroidism also affects peristalsis and motility.  Pathogens slow, interrupt, and stagnate digestion by blocking how your body processes food,...

ABS (Auto Brewery Syndrome), also called Gut Fermentation Syndrome, is an under diagnosed medical condition that can happen as a result of exposure to mold, mycotoxins and candida. In this condition, carbohydrates that are ingested result in the endogenous production of ethanol and when the gut microbiome becomes compromised it...

Candida is a sign of something larger. We are meant to have some candida, but when it gets overgrown or out of control, there is something causing the overgrowth. Things that can cause candida to spiral out of control include, Antibiotic therapy Diabetes Alcohol Oral Birth Control Sad American Diet...

Binders only work if they can keep their bind and carry the bile out through stool. If you are not moving your bowels, that bind can break, releasing the mycotoxin in the gut where it can cause more damage than when it was bound. If you are constipated, you'll need...

Mycotoxins congest bile.  If bile is stagnant, it can be a breeding ground for parasitic infections and viruses.   Bile helps you preserve the vitamin D that you gained from sun exposure during the warm summer months. Bile helps you preserve vitamin A and all the other fat soluble nutrients....

There are many studies of Probiotics that have been done on women with obesity, hypertension and menopause. In all of these studies Probiotics have very positive results. When women go through menopause and lose their estrogen, the gut microbiome loses diversity.  So estrogen does change the gut microbiome and not...

The Organic Acids Test (OAT) is a comprehensive test that provides valuable insight into your overall health. It can help identify issues with your gut health, nutrient deficiencies, neurotransmitter levels, and more. No prescription required. The OAT Test can be expensive; however, when you order the Mosaic Diagnostics OAT test...

Vitamin D is a potent immune modulator, making it critical for the treatment and prevention of autoimmune diseases.  According to one study, 80% of patients in the winter, and 50% in the summer, are vitamin-D deficient. If Taking a Vitamin D Supplement, remember K2 and Magnesium. If you are looking...

Any immune response, whether it is to an infection, virus or bacteria or some injury in the body, responds by mobilizing our immune system and it does that through the use of nitric oxide.   Nitric oxide at the site of an infection or inflammation kills viruses or bacteria so...

Magnesium supports bone mineral density and reduces the risk of fractures. Magnesium strengthens bones, maintains nerve and muscle function, regulates heart rhythm and blood sugar levels, and helps maintain joint cartilage. Several studies in adults have found that individuals who use higher amounts of magnesium have better bone mass density...

Berberine activates AMPK which is a pathway that upregulates metabolism. It's also activated during exercise, hence the phrase, exercise in a bottle. This pathway takes blood sugar out of the blood and puts it into the cells where it can be used for energy. With GLP-1's and Berberine, GI upset...

Here is some good information on Binders from Allison Vickory. I've added some of my own thoughts on the subject as well. How Binders Work: Binders are fibers that sit in the gut. When the liver processes toxins, it binds them to bile and excretes this into the gastrointestinal tract....

Binders only work if they can keep their bind and carry the bile out through stool. If you are not moving your bowels, that bind can break, releasing the mycotoxin in the gut where it can cause more damage than when it was bound. If you are constipated, you'll need...

If you are having difficulty with sleep due to parasite infections, hormonal imbalances, stress or whatever may be the case, and you don't want to rely on prescription medications which are addicting, there are natural options to help improve and even correct sleep issues.Melatonin Detoxifies The Brain, Improves Gut Health...

Keep Your Gallbladder Healthy and Free of Stones. Your gallbladder is an organ that is considered to be part of the digestive system, that is, it is needed for proper digestion and the bile it stores is needed for effective elimination. We, and our doctors, seem to undervalue the job...

The Oral Microbiome Is Important To Our Overall Health.In a recent study of 945 overweight/obese individuals who were followed for 3 years, using common grocery and drug store mouthwash daily the findings of the study showed that use of these common mouthwashes lead to a 49% increased risk of insulin...