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Endometriosis is a chronic inflammatory condition affecting 10% of reproductive aged women. Genetics, environmental factors, and immune system all appear to contribute to its development. The hallmark symptoms of uterine cell mis-location to areas outside the uterus is in response to the woman's hormonal cycle of growth and bleed, sparking pain and inflammation. “Retrograde Menstruation”, is a theory that helps explain the migration of cells via the fallopian tubes into the pelvic cavity. En…

The colon, or large intestine, is the distal part of your digestive tract where up to ninety five percent of your microbiome lives. The walls of the colon are typically smooth, pink and glistening with a protective mucus layer. There is a complex interplay between dietary, microbial, immunological and genetic factors that lead to either health or disease in the colon.

The microbes in the large intestine continue to digest what the small intestine could not: walls of plant cells, cellulose, h…

Part of the pumpkin family, Cucurbita pepo is native to the Americas since 1492. Explorers brought C. Pepo to Europe and garden breeders in Milan "discovered' the variety (Cucurbita moschata) around 1850. The name " zucchini" to be coined later in Tuscany.

No matter the name or the origin, the beloved summer squash is a plant of of great production and culinary treats. Summer squash small offshoot greens are a healthy part of a hypoglycemic diet considering the fibre and carbohydrate conten…

Parasites live off their host (you) and have the potential to cause damage such as inflammation and leaky gut. Parasites are passed around through contaminated food and water, day care centres, foreign travel, mosquitoes, pests, pets, and sexual interactions. If there are symptoms, they are usually diarrhea, mucus, blood in the stool, fever, irregular bowel movement, and stomach pain. Parasites can also cause joint pain, skin rashes, allergic reactions, a weakened immune system, and fatigue. Sy…

The gut truly extends in action far beyond digestion and heart health is no exception. There are six main ways the health of the gut affects the cardiovascular system. Gut microbiome (stool) analysis and laboratory analysis may help direct treatment in those currently with and at-risk of cardiovascular disease.

GUT-Heart connection

1. Gut permeability in presence of an overgrowth of gram negative bacteria increases circulation of inflammatory biochemicals.
2. Trimethylamine N-oxide (a product …

Early life microbiota influences immunity, gastrointestinal health, metabolism, neurodevelopment, and overall infant health.  The infant gut must rapidly accumulate ten times as many microbes as the whole body contains human cells.

GUT Health Matters!

Poorly developed gut microbiome in early life increases susceptibility to the development of food allergy, asthma and autism, celiac disease, and more. There is an increased risk of obesity in 84% of children exposed to prenatal antibiotics in…

Welcome to the SYNC Your Life podcast episode #47! On this podcast, we will be diving into all things women’s hormones to help you learn how to live in alignment with your female physiology. Too many women are living with their check engine lights flashing. You know you feel “off” but no matter what you do, you can’t seem to have the energy, or lose the weight, or feel your best. This podcast exists to shed light on the important topic of healthy hormones and cycle syncing, to help you gain max…

Join me and Ahna Fulmer in conversation:

Ep50: Breaking Down Food Sensitivity & Gut Health

Ever wonder if you have food sensitivities? Dr. Laura Brown shares her expertise on identifying signs and symptoms of food sensitivities, and how to improve bad gut health.  Don’t miss Dr. Laura’s expert advice on food sensitivity tests, how gut health relates to your overall health, and what you can do to improve it!

Website: https://hammersnhugs.com/how-to-improve-bad-gut-health-laura-brown/

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Eczema, otherwise known as atopic dermatitis (AD) is a common, chronic, relapsing, inflammatory skin disease that presents in varied ways. While it has genetic factors, it often flares with environmental triggers. Conventional treatment options have variable effectiveness and more holistic approaches are worth exploring.

It is always important to consider the gut health, the microbiome and environmental factors in eczema or atopic dermatitis (AD) cases. 

Principal factors that aggravate ecz…

Both the gut lining and the gut microbiome play a role in the health of your thyroid and its hormones. The thyroid gland, shaped like a butterfly and based in the front of the neck, is critical to your energy production, and regulation of lipid absorption, and metabolism.

The gut lining and thyroid function

Anything that damages the gut lining, be it infection or irritation from foods, drugs, or toxins, may disrupt the integrity of the mucous membrane, aka intestinal permeability or “leaky gu…