Day: July 23, 2018
Effect of Lactobacillus rhamnosus HN001 in Pregnancy on Postpartum Symptoms of Depression and Anxiety
Growing evidence about the microbiome and gut brain axis suggests that taking specific strains of probiotics may be an important aspect of mental health, and more specifically postpartum depression, which affects 10-15% of women. In this study, published by EBioMedicine, a LANCET publication, researchers studied the effects of probiotics supplementationRead
Microbiota-Mediated Regulation of the Immune System in a Prenatal Immune Activation Model of Autism
In what is being described as cutting-edge research, published in the Journal of Immunology, scientists from the University of Virginia School of Medicine suggest that a mother’s microbiome during pregnancy plays a critical role in determining the child’s risk of developing autism-spectrum disorders. The study raises the possibility that autismRead
Dr. Geo Espinosa: Vitamin D for Longevity and Reducing Lower Urinary Tract Symptoms
This recent study, published in the British Journal of Urology, shows low vitamin D levels are associated with lower urinary tract symptoms (LUTS) in men, especially during the winter. The following is an excerpt of a blog on the subject by contributor, Geo Espinosa, ND. STUDY DETAILS 457 patients participated in aRead
The American Academy of Pediatrics Policy Statement on Food Additives and Children’s Health
On July 19, 2018, the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) issued a policy statement on and technical report on the dangers of direct and indirect food additives on children’s health. The following is an press release on the report with access to the full report at the end of thisRead