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If you are interested in how the oral microbiome and bacteria travel throughout the body, this video explains the biological connection between your mouth, gut, and brain. We look at the mechanisms behind systemic inflammation and immune evasion. We analyze how environmental factors and specific lifestyle triggers can create breeding grounds for harmful bacteria, potentially affecting long-term cognitive health. By understanding the gut-brain axis, you can better grasp why ma

You've heard a lot about probiotics—those beneficial bacteria that support digestive health. But what about pre biotics? Think of them as the food that feeds your good gut bacteria, helping them thrive and do their job effectively. What on Earth is a Prebiotic? Prebiotics are types of fiber that your body can't digest, but your gut bacteria can. They pass through your upper digestive tract (stomach and small intestines) without breaking down and arrive in your colon, the larg

Did you know that the bacteria in your gut can migrate across the intestinal barrier, activate immune cells, and cause inflammation...

Research update! Be forewarned that this article is dense! Long story short is that nerve cells in our gut that experience pain may be...

When one of my patients has a potato intolerance, finding a store-bought bread that digests well can be quite a task. ⁠ (just to note:...