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…
Mast Cell Activation Syndrome encompasses a consortium of imbalances in the body that results in suffering from sensitivities to foods, chemicals, and environmental triggers. These sensitivities seem to be mediated by over release of histamine and other inflammatory mediators by mast cells. The consequences are vast including digestive, neurologic, immune,…
One core tenant in natural medicine is that “All Disease Begins in The Gut”. This is a statement that might be debatable however what is true is that digestive health is a core component of prevention and management of chronic disease. I speak with functional medicine nutritional legend Dr. Elizabeth…
If you have difficulty falling asleep, difficulty staying asleep, early morning awakening, restless or non-restorative sleep, it may be time start addressing this concern. There are three types of insomnia. 1) Transient Insomnia: which lasts up to 1 week and is usually due to a short-term stressor 2) Short-term Insomnia:…
This episode of The One Thing Podcast welcomes Dr. Loretta Graziano Breuning who is a professor, author, and expert in understanding mammalian, ancestral, and social psychology. Dr. Breuning is over at the Inner Mammal Institute . https://innermammalinstitute.org/ She is the author of several books including *Habits Of A Happy Brain:…
In this episode we learn about happiness from an inner mammal perspective. Including questions like; how do we generate dopamine, serotonin, oxytoxin, and cortisol? and how do we work with our mammalian brain (the limbic system) and balance it with our developing/intellectual brain (the cortex)? It is quite fascinating to…
About Kimberly Iller ND, EAMP, LaC Dr. Iller is an outstanding Functional Medicine Practitioner/Naturopathic Physician in the Seattle area at Functional Medicine Northwest (http://www.functionalmedicinenw.com/) and also the director of a non-profit clinic called Equity in Health (https://equityinhealth.org/) Dr. Iller has extensive training in the management of all fatiguing illnesses including…
Acne, Psoriasis, Rosacea, and Eczema . How are common skin conditions related to the health of your gut. Listen to Lucy Mailing, PhD (MD Candidate) a researcher Lucy Mailing is an MD/PhD student at the University of Illinois. She recently completed her PhD in Nutritional Sciences but continues to perform…
One of my favorite sayings in life is " As above , so below" . This can certainly apply to the skin disorders. As we learn more about skin conditions like eczema, psoriasis, rosacea, and acne we are seeing that that deeper in the body at the gut/immune interface there…
Are probiotics effective? Or are they a waste? This is a deep discussion on what probiotics actually do and what conditions might benefit from them and why. Dr. Hawrelak is a world-renown expert in probiotics and is the creator of www.probioticadvisor.com . We go into prebiotics, probiotics, and how gut…
In this episode we dive into the fundamentals and evidence-based use of probiotics with a probiotic expert Dr. Jason Hawrelak. About our guest: Jason Hawrelak, PhD, is a research scientist, educator, naturopath and Western herbalist with nearly 20 years’ clinical experience. Jason practices at Goulds Natural Medicine, a 138-year-old natural…
The Low Fodmap Diet is the most researched diet for Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) and is estimated to help alleviate symptoms in upwards of 40-70% of IBS patients. Not many people know more about the low fodmap diet then our guest Kate Scarlata, MPH, RDN. FODMAP is an acronym that…