Most of us are well-versed on how our digestive system works after we eat.  How it mashes food, tosses in some digestive enzymes, and mixes it up so it can be broken down and absorbed. But did you know that your gut is actually working 24/7, even when you're not eating?  In fact, what goes … Continue reading Bile, stress, and the migrating motor complex

Taken from: http://www.healthyfoodvision.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/gastritis.jpg One thing that's particularly frustrating about gut disorders is the individuality of it all.  If you look at 2 people with the same gut disorder you can see a completely different set of food and nutrient intolerances.  This is why an individual approach is heads and shoulders above the rest. Another big … Continue reading H. Pylori gastritis? New research says avoid this nutrient but get these…

For the vast majority of people looking to improve their gut health, the entire focus is on diet and probiotics.  Diet is a powerful factor in regulating the gut and microbiome, but it's just a single factor.  Other important factors include meal timing, stress, sleep/sleep timing, and physical activity.  In this blog we'll focus on … Continue reading The forgotten factor for optimal gut health

https://www.jerkysgourmet.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/GrassfedBeef1.jpg Taken from: https://www.jerkysgourmet.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/GrassfedBeef1.jpg The benefits of grass-fed over conventional beef are touted everywhere.  Most of the health benefits of grass-fed beef center around: Increased Omega-3 fatty acid content Increased conjugated linoleic acid content(CLA) Increased antioxidant content Increased vitamin K2 content What seems to be missing from this conversation is the benefits of grass-fed beef … Continue reading 10 reasons why a healthy gut absolutely needs grass-fed beef

Note: This is information on the thinking I used to hack my gut along with my results. None of this information constitutes medical advice.  We are all individuals, and what works for one person may not be all that great for another.  In this blog I cover some of the basics of what I did … Continue reading How I used cutting edge science to hack my gut

In previous blogs I've gone over using creatine and thiamine for gut health.  As I've seen the discussion evolve on the private facebook group, it's clear that I need to discuss how they play a role in gut health.  If you're interested in the group, you can request to join here. There are a few … Continue reading Creatine & thiamine: a powerful combo for fatigue and slow motility

In my last blog I went over some ways to improve motility by improving acetylcholine synthesis.  Acetylcholine is a pretty important neurotransmitter in the gut and I have good reason to believe that it's an area that I should pay particular attention to. One of the primary indications for me that I need to make … Continue reading My gut motility shake

In one of my previous blogs I went over some of the changes I've seen in my Ubiome test results since applying a different set of principles.  You can find that one here.  Keep in mind that my diet and exercise have been pretty consistent throughout.  The primary changes between my first 3 tests and … Continue reading Hacking your gut: Changes in bacterial functions

For many people, going poop isn't as regular as it should be.  But whether or not you poop isn't the only sign that your gut motility isn't what it should be. The consistency of your stool can also be telling.  A looser stool is indicative of motility that's too rushed while a hard dense stool … Continue reading Hacking gut motility: How I make sure I go #2 every day