Candida albicans is one of the most common culprits in fungal overgrowth in immuno-compromised humans. Many people believe they have an overgrowth of the opportunistic fungus that typically resides as a commensal yeast in the mouth and take to restrictive diets in the hopes to of eliminating the fungal form. Turns out that may not … Continue reading Eliminate this common exposure to prevent or reduce Candida overgrowth
Month: March 2018
Using circadian rhythms to optimize athletic performance: What you need to know
Image source One thing every serious athlete looks for is an edge over their competition. Whether it be a high school wrestler looking to win a state championship, a triathlete training for a race, or a professional football player looking to dominate the league and set records, they're all looking for that little something that … Continue reading Using circadian rhythms to optimize athletic performance: What you need to know
Further evidence the gut may be involved in Parkinson’s disease
A number of studies have linked Parkinson's disease with issues arising in the gut. While we don't know the direction of causality, if the gut changes the brain or vice versa, a small amount of evidence indicates that the changes may be initiated in the gut. A study published yesterday indicates that one of the … Continue reading Further evidence the gut may be involved in Parkinson’s disease
Knowing this may help prevent Alzheimer’s…and potentially reverse it
While I've never personally watched a loved one develop and succumb to Alzheimer's disease, the devastation it leaves on individuals and families is obvious. I can't imagine not being able to remember recent events, forgetting who my child is, and losing executive functions to the point of death. Even worse is the fact that it's … Continue reading Knowing this may help prevent Alzheimer’s…and potentially reverse it
Fasting, longevity, and telomeres: The regenerating effects of prolonged fasting
Some of you may recall the recent blog I did going over my aging biomarkers. If you didn't read it, you can catch it right here. Towards the end of the blog, I discussed that one of the reasons my telomere test showed much better results than my DNA methylation test is that I fasted … Continue reading Fasting, longevity, and telomeres: The regenerating effects of prolonged fasting