Bilirubin is commonly thought of as a toxic substance in the blood that gives children with jaundice their yellow color. But, times are a changing and now bilirubin is a powerful antioxidant. Funny how that happens. Check out the details in a blog I did on it almost 3 years ago. Well, a new study … Continue reading Bilirubin protects the brain against oxidative stress
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Rye bread promotes a healthy microbiome
Research shows that rye bread is much easier on our blood sugar than plain old white or wheat bread. And now, a new study shows how consuming rye bread may do this. Many attribute the better blood sugar response from rye bread to a higher amount of soluble fiber. But this new study indicates that … Continue reading Rye bread promotes a healthy microbiome
Probiotic foods: Why they’re better than supplements
Probiotic foods have a long history of improving health. Most of their effects are attributed to improving the digestive system. But there are other beneficial effects to eating probiotic foods. They can help correct things like: High blood pressureInsulin resistanceChronic inflammationHigh oxidative stressAutonomic imbalance Most of these problems will haunt you at some point in … Continue reading Probiotic foods: Why they’re better than supplements
Gut health benefits of Sun exposure
Despite evidence of gut health benefits of Sun exposure, we're told to avoid Sun exposure. Ultraviolet rays from the Sun are a carcinogen they say, so it's best to stay away as much as possible. But there's more to it than that. We've known for years that less Sun exposure on the skin increases IBD … Continue reading Gut health benefits of Sun exposure
Type 2 diabetes impairs the master clock in the brain
A study published last week found that Type 2 diabetes impairs the master circadian clock in the brain in humans. I remember when I thought reversing Type 2 Diabetes was strictly about eating less and moving more. People who fail at it are simply not motivated enough, or they lack discipline and accountability. Well, it … Continue reading Type 2 diabetes impairs the master clock in the brain
Details on the big changes coming to the blog
As I mentioned a few weeks ago, there are some big changes coming to Hack Your Gut. A lot of changes are coming to both the paid programs side as well as to the blog in general. We're also doing a complete redesign of the blog. Read on to see what our new offerings are … Continue reading Details on the big changes coming to the blog
Got chronic disease? The best $15 you’ll spend fighting it
When it comes to fighting chronic disease, there's a lot of stuff out there that drains the ole pocketbook. Supplements, devices, medicine, and therapies can put a major dent in your finances. Which is probably why it isn't all that unusual to go broke fighting chronic disease. This isn't to say that spending money on … Continue reading Got chronic disease? The best $15 you’ll spend fighting it
Chronic insomnia and food intolerance fading away…
In today's blog I have a testimonial from a member with chronic insomnia for 35 years. He managed to address several other symptoms but the nagging 4am-4pm sleep schedule made his life very difficult. I received an email from him about the Circadian Retraining Program and he jumped all in. His results are nothing short … Continue reading Chronic insomnia and food intolerance fading away…
Circadian optimization using a continuous glucose monitor
I often work with members in my Circadian Retraining Program to help optimize their circadian rhythms. This is very common with people start tinkering with circadian rhythms, but also necessary when people's circumstances change. This is particularly useful when a woman goes through menopause. Many things change on a physiological level from pre- to peri- … Continue reading Circadian optimization using a continuous glucose monitor
Leaky gut syndrome and the big factor that reinforces it
Leaky gut syndrome, or intestinal permeability, is a condition which has only gained mainstream acceptance over the last decade. Once restricted to the realm of charlatans, it's become readily apparent that leaky gut syndrome exists And it may predispose us to a range of health issues such as: Cardiovascular diseaseType 2 diabetesFibromyalgiaFunctional gastrointestinal disorders (IBS, … Continue reading Leaky gut syndrome and the big factor that reinforces it
