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Microbiome

From Probiotics to Fecal Transplant – A Paradigm Shift (Part 1)

Early Days of Probiotics: Promise and Marketing Hype Modern microbiome science emerged in the 2000s with the realization that trillions of gut microbes form a ...
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Cannabis/Cannabinoids

Are Cannabinoids the Key to a Comfortable, Healthy GI Tract?

The statements mentioned in this content have not been evaluated by the FDA, and are not intended to prevent, diagnose, or treat any disease. Always ...
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Botanical Medicine

Botanicals for Times of Stress

Summary Incorporating adaptogenic herbs such as ashwagandha, Holy basil, and rhodiola can be valuable adjuncts for times of stress.* These botanicals have demonstrated potential in ...
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Cognitive Health

The Benefits of L-Theanine for Stress and Brain Health

Summary L-theanine, an amino acid found in Camellia sinensis tea leaves, is known for its calming effects by promoting relaxation without drowsiness by increasing alpha brain waves ...
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Mental Health

Psilocybin in Practice

Pam Conboy According to Mental Health America, more than 20% of U.S. adults -roughly 50 million- are experiencing mental illness. Even when individuals do have ...
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Mental Health

Anger Management Strategies: What Works and What Fuels It?

A meta-analysis published in Clinical Psychology Review sought to determine which activities effectively decrease anger. The meta-analytic review included 154 studies and 10,189 participants. Studies ...
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Aging

A Comprehensive Multivitamin as a Strategic Investment for Active Retirement

Many people are not getting enough nutrients as they age when they need optimal nourishment to sustain healthy aging. Evidence indicates that because older adults ...
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Cognitive Health

Physical Activity Levels Are Associated with Alzheimer’s Plasma Biomarkers

Increased moderate-to-vigorous activity levels were associated with better cognition and a delayed rise in p-tau181 concentrations over the 3-year follow-up period. Patients with higher baseline ...
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Weight loss

GLP-1 Agonists: Support Protocol

A comprehensive plan for patients taking GLP-1s is crucial—no matter how you feel about it.   When GLP-1 agonists first hit the market, frustrated Americans ...
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Microbiome

Alcohol and Gut Health: Clinical Insights Using the 5R Approach for Supporting Patients’ Digestive Well-Being

As a medical education specialist at a functional medicine laboratory, I speak with clinicians daily about their patient’s stool test results. Alcohol use as a ...
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