Ever wonder why so many people are now gluten intolerant? The change in landscape of the microbiome is certainly part of the picture however, the wheat itself has changed over time.

The original wheat was very labour intensive to grow and harvest yields were minimal. As the need to feed more people with less work grew, the idea was favourable to breed wheat so it had more appealing qualities to withstand the weather, differences in soil and reduced labour load.

Einkorn is the most primitive…

Cardiovascular disease (CVD) remains the leading cause of death in adults worldwide, and lipid metabolism disorders are significant risk factors.

Cholesterol is a waxy and fat-like substance made in our body. It is made in all cells, but mostly in the liver. Cholesterol is a back bone building block for steroid hormones, bile acids and vitamin D.

Cholesterol comes from the liver making its own and the diet.  Foods like egg yolks and shellfish are high in cholesterol. If you eat only 200 to 30…

Bridgeport Connecticut's WPKN radio broadcast host Dr. Z., interviews Dr. Laura M.Brown, ND.

In this interview Dr. Brown answers the top ten questions about gut health

10 questions

1. What affects our gut health?



2. What does sleep have to do with good gut health?



3. What kind of testing is available for gut health assessment?



4. What is the connection between autoimmune disease and gut health?



5. Are we born with a microbiome?



6. What are your favourite botanical medicines for healing th…

Knee osteoarthritis is the most popular type of osteoarthritis that causes extreme pain, especially as we age. Currently, there is no cure. To lessen knee pain, glucosamine is often suggested. In humans, glucosamine is required to make glycosaminoglycans, proteoglycans, and hyaluronic acid. These are used to make collagen and the material that lines your joints. But as a supplement is glucosamine safe? Does it affect blood sugar?

Glucosamine is an amino (protein) sugar. It is produced naturall…

Gut dysbiosis links to development of uterine fibroids? True. A dysbiotic gut results in an altered microbiome and altered levels of short chain fatty acids. Both tinker with the estrobolome functioning and gut permeability and result in immune dysregulation, inflammation and a hyperestrogenic state. Then, ultimately, the fibroids.

Fibroids are benign uterine tumors characterized by the overproduction of uterine smooth muscle cells. Their prevalence is estimated to be >50% in women aged >45 y…

Dopamine is often referred to as the "feel-good" chemical. It plays a crucial role in motivation, motor control, cognition, pleasure, reward, and reinforcement of certain behaviors. Dopamine also influences gastrointestinal motility, hormone release, blood pressure, immune regulation, and sodium balance.

Medications like amphetamines and drugs used to treat Parkinson's disease, can increase dopamine levels in the brain. Substances of Abuse like cocaine, methamphetamine, and nicotine can signif…

Ovarian cancer is rare, however in women over 50 it is often a missed diagnosis that shares common symptoms with irritable bowel syndrome and bladder control. Education and awareness can help save lives.

Two thirds of women are diagnosed late, when the cancer is harder to treat, leaving one in seven women dead within 2 months of being diagnosed. If diagnosed at the earliest stage, 9 in 10 women will survive.

Is it IBS?

Irregular bowel movements, gas, pain and bloating are signs of irritable …

We live in a generation of inflammation. Why?

Inflammation is the body's natural and healthy response to repair damaged tissues and eliminate toxins. However, when this response becomes chronic, it results in the ongoing presence of an active immune response. This state of low-grade inflammation can lead to shifts in metabolic functions, conditions that disrupt balance in the body, favoring the development of a wide range of noncommunicable inflammatory conditions such as autoimmune, cancer, …

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In this episode we get to the bottom (pun intended) of many of our health issues. Did you know that 90% of serotonin is made in your gut? So your mood can literally be a direct reflection of what's going on in your microbiome! Dr. Brown teaches us the many ways in which our gut health relates to the overall health of our mind, body, and soul and what we can do to improve dysbiosis. She shares some of the insights from her new book, “Beyond Digestion,” which helps to break the nega…

Melatonin is made in many places, mainly the pineal gland (brain) and the gut. As darkness sets in at the end of the day, the brain is triggered to make melatonin. In contrast, melatonin made in the gut is made regardless of light.

Melatonin acts as a hormone and thus needs a careful "just right" amount. It helps regulate sleep and is also a potent antioxidant, immune active agent, tumour suppressor and energy production regulator. With the rapid turnover of cells lining the gatrointestinal …