digestive health

How the gut microbiome connects and influences brain function

Your Gut Microbiome is KEY to Your Health

Gut Microbiome Restorative Diet & Habits Some trillions of microbes: bacteria, viruses, yeast/fungus… and others reside in your gut. The question is: Do they represent a healthy balance or are they impacting your health? This is so important, I’m giving … Read More

Image of the organs our vagus nerve signals to the brain

Balance your gut; boost your immune system; keep your brain healthy—the connection

The gut-immune-brain connection: Over 70% of your immune system is located in your gut! Two thin layers of more than 500 million nerve cells line your gastrointestinal tract from esophagus to rectum—the enteric nervous system (ENS). These sensory nerves in turn … Read More

COVID-19 SARS-Cov-2 infections and health conditions leading to severe symptoms

Melatonin for COVID-19: Cure and symptom relief options? Other natural foods?

This post is updated from my original of March 2020—as of March 2021, nearly 40 peer-reviewed papers discuss melatonin for COVID-19 and at least four clinical trials are underway. Forty papers! reflects a lot of research on melatonin and one … Read More

Digestive enzymes: Healthy or hype?

Digestive enzymes in your gut… …liberate and absorb nutrients from your food, yet somehow keep toxic chemicals moving through, and out. …kill unwanted bacteria, parasites, yeast… even viruses, yet maintain trillions of helpful bacteria and even helpful yeast—imagine that, helpful … Read More