Biofilm are communities of bacteria that form in many places in the body including the lumen of the gut where bacteria transition from a free forming and moving organism into joining a community of bacteria living in a unit called biofilm. Biofilms are most acknowledged in dentistry as the purpose…
Welcome to the next episode of WIALD , a feature of The One Thing Podcast, that stands for What I AM LEARNING DAILY. Today, I speak about Hydrogen Sulfide Breath Testing which may be the missing gas or missing link in identifying dysbiosis, sibo, or IBS factors. I recently learned…
Receiving diagnosis like Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_bm6o9iVlec) , often comes with a stigma. Some believe IBS is a diagnosis a doctor uses to describe digestive symptoms when no serious pathology has been found. Thankfully we are moving a way from this definition. And now we recognize that conditions like…
There is an obsession in this world with weight loss. The search term “weight loss” outpaces the search term “fat loss” by leaps and bounds. In fact, on May 3, 2020, “weight loss” reached the most popular search term status on google in The United States. Reaching a popularity score…
Chronic Joint Pain often leads to a diagnosis of degenerative joint disease (also known as osteoarthritis) and patients are given the array of physical therapy and anti-inflammatories with the hope of delaying and preventing joint replacement surgery. This is a standard approach and joint replacement procedures often need to be…
Idan Ravin Esq., MSc, CSCS is an elite performance coach for many of the top NBA players. He is also the author of The Hoops Whisperer (https://www.amazon.com/Hoops-Whisperer-Inside-Basketballs-Players/dp/1592409377) and It Takes Patience. (https://ittakespatiencebook.com/) Idan has a very unique life journey and also a gift for the craft of improving and fine…
Bile and biliary dysfunction are intimately connected with mold-related illness. In fact, so connected that a key strategy to overcome mycotoxin illness is to help your bile rid of mycotoxin. Bile does so much in our body . Not only is it important in fat digestion and absorption; it also…
Between 2.5% and 6.7% of Men and Women Suffer from a chronic bladder condition called Interstitial Cystitis. If they are suffering from this they experience some or all of these symptoms urinary frequency, urinary urgency, painful urination or burning during or after urination, sometimes when bladder fills having pain, nerve…
Androgen excess in women has been poorly understood from a diagnosis standpoint and treatment standpoint . Many women have been told they only fit a Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS) diagnosis if they fit a finely defined criteria and many are offered the same treatment regardless of their unique disfunction. In…
Estrogen metabolism dysregulation may be linked to symptoms of bloating, constipation, menstrual problems, weight gain, low libido, and also conditions like pms, acne, endometriosis, polycystic ovarian syndrome, and breast cancer. The link could be explained by the Estrobolome. Which was first mentioned in 2011 by Plottel and Blaser in 2011.…
Photobiomodulation is the use of light to gain some therapeutic effect. One form of photobiomodulation is using red light within a very specific light spectrum to improve cellular function and restoration for conditions like chronic pain, fatigue, connective tissue disorders, and dermatologic health. In this episode we welcome my friend…
The brain and gut are intrinsically linked . The nervous system has been explored as being the link specifically the via the vagus nerve. Yet, more information is being revealed about how neurotransmitters and stress hormones may interface with the gut microbiome and effect gut function such as intestinal barrier…
Cognitive decline is one of the most concerning aspects of aging and is a major cause of morbidity and mortality in the US. As of 2014 the CDC stated that of those older than 65 years of age, there was an estimated 5.0 million people suffering with dementia. This number…
In this episode of What I am Learning Daily (WIALD); I share my learning form research of Dr. Eric Martens from The University Of Michigan. I explore what happens in rodents when they are held back from Fiber. What happens to the colonic inflammation in mouse models with Inflammatory Bowel…
I discuss reserach by Eric Martens, PhD on low fiber diets and its effect on inflammation in mice and IBD models.
This is part 2 of a 2-part episode on medical cannabis and the endocannabinoid system with cannabis expert Dr. Nick Jikomes. In this episode we speak about the role of cannabinoids in gastrointestinal mucosal defense and inflammation. The cannabinoids from cannabis have been used in Ulcerative Colitis, Crohn's Disease, and…
Cannabadiol (CBD)is a specific plant compound that is a viable treatment option for many health conditions. However so many of us don’t really understand it. There is a huge need for health consumers , scientist, and physicians to learn the intricacies of this important medicine. In this episode which is…
This is a segment of WIALD on the One thing Podcast. WIALD stands for "What I am Learning Daily". This is the attempt to take you along my learning journey. In this episode I review the clinical study “. Many Patients With Irritable Bowel Syndrome Have Atypical Food Allergies Not…
Mitochondria lie at the center of life. At conception, we inherit our mother's mitochondrial DNA and our electricity for life is turned on. The mitochondrial journey is much like our life's journey. In fact, as we age the mitochondrial volume and output may start to decline and we then start…
This is is an episode of my series called "WIALD" . Which is an acronym for "What I am learning daily." Enjoy my dive into some research and welcome to the world of my personal learning lab. Here something I learned about IBS for Melatonin. Some data on Melatonin as…
The human genome project led to the understanding that the genetics in our body are only about 1% human! What else makes up the genetics our microbiota? The other genetics in our body are from bacteria, viruses, fungi, phages, archaea and the likes that live in our body; predominately in…
Mold related illness with mold expert Dr. Lauren Tessier. In this episode we gain a great understanding of mold related illness including Mycotoxicosis (mycotoxin illness) and Chronic Inflammatory Response Syndrome (CIRS). Specifically, in this episode we cover the following. 2:00: How Dr. Tessier became interested in mold related illness. Her…
An un-edited special episode where I share my personal experiences of being a community health care provider in the hub of the COVID-19 outbreak. In the Seattle area. I discuss: 1. How I first realized the impact of covid-19 on the community and my practice 2. How I reacted and…
Low Dose Naltrexone: A medication and therapy that has been used since the 1980's for immune disorders, fibromyalgia, multiple sclerosis and now being used in PTSD and Overeating disorders . It has a very unique mechanism that addresses underlying factors in ways that are often unaddressed by standard therapies. About…