Tag: gut
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Another New Scientific Discovery in the Gut-Brain Connection
On the heels of the discovery that that 100 gut bacteria can produce electricity is the newly discovered gut-brain connection That gut brain connection is becoming clearer. We must never assume science is settled, huge discoveries are being made yearly that impact our understanding of the process of hormones, immunity, detoxing and cell communication throughout…
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Unsuspecting Families Are Feeding Their Children Contaminated Finger Foods
My pediatrician told me that my when my infant was about 9 months old (maybe a bit older) he was ready for solid foods like original Cheerios. So I followed the doctor’s advice, I kept a ready supply of this handy finger food in my diaper bag. My children ate boxes and boxes of Cheerios.…
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Food Affects How You Feel
Harvard Health affirms that food affects how you feel. Your diet matters SO MUCH MORE than you think. Beat anxiety and depression by eating eating more fruits and vegetables! “Serotonin is a neurotransmitter that helps regulate sleep and appetite, mediate moods, and inhibit pain. Since about 95% of your serotonin is produced in your gastrointestinal…
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Gut bacteria and the brain: Are we controlled by microbes?
The gut has defenses against pathogens, but, at the same time, it encourages the survival and growth of “healthy” gut bacteria. The vast majority of these single-celled visitors are based in the colon, where no less than 1 trillion reside in each gram of intestinal content. Estimating the number of bacterial guests in our gut…
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The Gut-Thyroid Connection: Hashimoto’s
Hashimoto’s disease, an autoimmune hypothyroid disorder responsible for 80% of all hypothyroid cases in the US. What is the Gut –Thyroid Connection? Hashimoto’s disease is an organ specific autoimmune disease – meaning it affects the thyroid. But at its core, it is rooted in inflammation that may begin outside of the thyroid in a substantial…
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When Foods hurt. When Foods Heal.
Health Freedom Idaho Note: Excerpts of this article are encouraging to so many whose children suffer from symptoms that doctor’s simply want to treat instead of seeking the underlying cause. So many mothers (and fathers) have taken it upon themselves to become fully researched to help heal their children using real foods. It is a…