What have you found to be the most effective treatment for memory issues in ADD?
By Leah Linder, ND Several effective naturopathic medicine strategies have emerged for the successful management of memory issues in ADD and ADHD. By combining the foundations of simple lifestyle and...
Read MoreShould supplemental probiotics (or certain strains?) be avoided in patients with Crohn’s disease?
By Leah Linder, ND The microbiome of patients with Crohn’s disease is known to be different than healthy controls. This difference is frequently called dysbiosis. The fecal microbiota in patients...
Read MoreIs there a particular probiotic that is better for anxiety and depression?
By Leah Linder, ND The gut-brain axis refers to the bidirectional communication network between the central and autonomic nervous systems and the intestines. Gut-brain communications are mediated by the immune...
Read MoreIs there a particular strain or brand recommended for weight loss?
By Leah Linder, ND There are two main families of good bacteria in the gut: bacteroidetes and firmicutes. Body weight seems be related to the balance of these two families...
Read MoreThere is such controversy over diet sugars and insulin resistance. Is there a relationship?
By Leah Linder, ND You’ve asked a question nutrigenomic researchers are still working to answer. Studies of artificial sweeteners are mixed, with some indicating that people using them eat fewer...
Read MoreSince research is showing a significant amount of neurotransmitters are produced in our digestive tract, would it make sense that specific strains and/or improving digestive wellness could influence mood, sleep, and function of neurotransmitters?
The term “neurotransmitters” refers to neuroactive substances that include amino acids such as glutamate and g-aminobutyric acid (GABA), as well as biogenic amines such as dopamine, serotonin, and histamine. Neurotransmitters...
Read MoreWhat is the connection regarding getting a brain tumor and health of the gut, and what steps can be taken to enhance the treatment for a brain tumor via the gut?
By Jane Foster, PhD There is certainly a connection between the gut and the brain, however, I am not aware of any evidence that directly links gut health directly to...
Read MoreWhen muscle testing for gut brain axis health, do you focus on issues and therapies related to the gut first? Do you have any advice for assessing that feedback loop quickly?
By Leah Linder, ND The gut brain axis is one of the most fascinating health topics, in part because it’s hard to grasp the vastness of the microbiome and influence...
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