Microbiome
Research-Backed Ingredients to Support Mood Balance
Love Your Happy Place The human microbiota consists of trillions of microorganisms, such as bacteria, viruses, fungi, and others. The vast majority, around 70%, of these microbes reside in the gut and are vital to immune and metabolic health. The gut microbiota also affects your cognitive function and mood throughRead
Biofilms — A Contributor to Chronic, Degenerative Disease
From the plaque on our teeth to the mucosal layers in the gut lumen, biofilms are everywhere in our environment — and they are a major threat to our health. According to the National Institutes of Health, more than 65% of all microbial and chronic infections are associated with biofilmRead
Wellness From Within Protocol
What’s the secret to improved health and wellness? More than likely, it’s in your gut. It’s well known that a healthy, balanced gut microbiota is associated with digestive wellness. But a growing body of scientific evidence suggests that gut microbes also have profound and far-reaching effects throughout the body. FromRead
5 Steps to Reset Your Microbiota for 2023
The holiday season may be the most joyous time of the year, but all the feasting, partying, and stress that can accompany it are not so merry for your stomach. The trillions of beneficial bacteria and other microbes in your digestive tract (collectively known as your gastrointestinal microbiota) are sensitiveRead
Cravings for Fatty Foods Connected to Gut-Brain Axis
There is a new link between the gut-brain axis — and it appears to fuel our desire for fatty foods. In a new study published in Nature, scientists at Columbia’s Zuckerman Institute discovered that fat entering the intestines of mice triggers a signal. This signal — conducted along nerves to theRead
Brain Food: How to Optimize Nutrition for Neurodiverse Children
Supporting the behavioral, emotional, and physical demands of children on the neurodiverse spectrum requires a multifaceted approach which can sometimes feel overwhelming for parents or caregivers. One easy and impactful place to start is with their daily nutrition. Helping children make healthy choices throughout the day goes a long wayRead
Picky Eaters vs. Sensory Eaters in Neurodiverse Children
Most young children go through food jags — periods of picky eating where they will only eat one food or a small selection of foods for days or weeks at a time. This is a normal and usually short-lived behavior in children as they learn to exert their independence. PickyRead
Daytime Eating Linked to Brighter Mood
The phrase ‘mood foods’ is taking on a whole new meaning. When it comes to warding off depression and anxiety, it might not be what you eat so much as when you eat it. A new study from Brigham and Women’s Hospital, a member of the Mass General Brigham healthcareRead
Mindful Nutrition and Lifestyle Guide: ADHD
Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a globally recognized neurodiverse condition that impact a wide variety of social, emotional, and cognitive developmental processes in those affected. There are several factors that can contribute to ADHD and how it manifests — all of which are unique to each individual. Because of this variability,Read
The ADHD Happy Gut Patient Guide
Introduction: In the early 20th century, a number of isolated studies discovered a relationship between the diet and mental health. Now, over one hundred years later, it’s increasingly accepted that the bacteria inside our bodies could serve as a crucial link between the food we eat and how we feel.Read