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The 6 Month Toxic Mold Detox Protocol
Dr. Andrew Campbell — clinical immunologist, toxicologist, and author of 100+ peer-reviewed studies — joins host Rob Lutz to discuss ...
From Support to Resilience: Rethinking Immune Health
What if “supporting the immune system” isn’t enough? In this thought-provoking episode, a panel of integrative practitioners explores how to ...
Why Vitamin D Matters in MS
Large observational cohorts, Mendelian-randomization genetics, and post-hoc analyses of phase‑3 trials link low 25(OH)D to higher MS risk and MRI activity. This practical, nontechnical summary ...
How Chronic Stress Enables EBV-Driven Autoimmunity in Lupus (Part 1)
This clinical briefing connects recent mechanistic findings on EBV reprogramming of autoreactive B cells to HPA axis–mediated failure of cytotoxic surveillance and enteric immune dysfunction. ...
Low Carb & Type 2 Diabetes
A paper published recently in BMJ Nutrition, Prevention & Health documents remission of type 2 diabetes among patients following a low-carb diet ...
Cannabis Use Disorder: A Systems Signaling Perspective
Clear, systems-based explanation of why cannabis dependence persists after quitting and what staged recovery strategies target the underlying biology.
How Vitamin D Affects Brain Inflammation in Autism
Findings from a new study on vitamin D and autism shed light on the possible beneficial effects of vitamin D in regulating pro-inflammatory and anti-inflammatory ...
B Vitamins in Clinical Practice: Key Uses, Risks, and Testing
This review gives practitioners a practical roadmap to recognize B‑vitamin insufficiency, interpret labs, and choose evidence‑based repletion regimens.
Clinical Trial Confirms Vitamin D and Fish Oil Help Cut Risk of Autoimmune Disease
Autoimmune diseases continue to rise, but groundbreaking evidence from the VITAL study offers hope for prevention. Published in The BMJ, this large-scale trial of over ...
Double-blind, Randomized Trial on Cystine, Theanine and the Common Cold
The common cold, an acute infection properly known as “cold syndrome,” is the most common human illness. The majority of cases of cold syndrome are ...
Attenuation of Natural Killer T-Cells with Cystine and Theanine
Men who perform resistance training 3 times a week for at least 6 months tend to have lower T-helper cell counts than non–resistance trained men. ...
Echinacea & Elderberry Reduces Flu Duration
The coincidental timing of holiday air travel and flu season poses an increased health risk for patients. Two new studies on elderberry or a combination ...
NEW RESEARCH: Enzyme cIAP2 Gatekeeper of Cell Death in Influenza
NEWS McGill researchers, led by Dr. Maya Saleh of the Department of Medicine, have identified an enzyme, cIAP2 that helps the lungs protect themselves ...
Cessation of Breastmilk Alters Infant Microbiome
It’s widely accepted that the delivery mode, whether vaginally or C-section, shapes the manner in which an infant’s healthy microbiota are established. Vaginal deliveries are ...
Integrative Medical News Update
This week we feature a round up of integrative medical news published in the last 30 days. Prebiotics Support Beneficial REM Sleep and Reduced Stress ...
Garlic Has Potential Antibacterial Properties for UTIs
Urinary tract infections are the second most common infection, with as many as 8.1 million doctor visits per year, according to statistics from US Health ...
Newly Found Lymphatic System Connects Brain & Immunity
You can forget everything you learned in medical school about the lymphatic system (well, not everything). But researchers at the University of Virginia found undiscovered ...
Can Melatonin Treat Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)?
Melatonin is a sleep hormone that helps regulate the body’s circadian rhythm. Intestinal melatonin levels are 400 times higher than in systemic circulation, playing a major role in gut health. It has anxiolytic, anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, and motility-regulating effects. Human studies have shown ...
Probiotic Metabolite May Help Treat IBS
Science is only beginning to understand the role that the gut microbiome—the collection of bacteria and other microbes that live in our intestines—plays in our overall health. For one thing, these tiny tenants of our digestive system metabolize various components of our ...
Does Fiber Make IBD Worse?
Eat more fiber — patients with irritable bowel disease (IBD) hear it all the time from well-meaning experts. But what if that advice is wrong, or even harmful? According to a new study in Gastroenterology, certain types of fiber can cause inflammation ...
Bacterial Histamine Linked to Abdominal Pain in IBS
Scientists from McMaster University and Queen’s University, both in Ontario, Canada, have identified a gut bacterial ‘super-producer’ of histamine that can trigger pain flare-ups in some irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) patients. The offender has been named Klebsiella aerogenes, the McMaster-Queen (MQ) strain, ...
Which Diet Is Best for IBS?
Three popular IBS diets went head-to-head in a recent British study from Clinical Gastroenterology and Hepatology — low-FODMAP (LFD), gluten-free (GFD), and traditional dietary advice (TDA). Researchers were surprised to discover that all three eating plans reduced symptoms by roughly 50% among ...
Leaky Gut and IBS: Is There a Connection?
Leaky gut syndrome might sound like something from a science fiction movie, but it’s a real condition that affects your digestive tract. Leaky gut is another term for intestinal permeability. It’s known to play a role in IBS (irritable bowel syndrome) symptoms ...
What to Eat When You Have IBS or Digestive Issues
We’ve all heard the expression, “You are what you eat.” A healthy diet is one of the pillars of good health. The right foods help every part of your body to work better. They can also make you feel better, and that ...
IBS and Dysbiosis: It’s Time to Tend Your Garden
Your gut is home to an estimated 100 trillion microorganisms. They include bacteria, fungi, viruses, protozoans, amoebas, and their genetic information. Collectively this is known as your microbiome, a type of ecosystem — much like a rainforest with trillions of living creatures. ...
5 Effective Strategies for a Healthier Gut with IBS
Living with digestive challenges due to IBS (irritable bowel syndrome) can significantly impact your quality of life. Over-the-counter solutions like antacids, laxatives, and anti-diarrhea medicines may help relieve symptoms for a time, but they’re a temporary fix. They won’t address the root ...
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