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Recycling Cells with Intermittent Fasting
Introduction One of the most fascinating aspects of intermittent fasting is its ability to trigger autophagy, a natural cellular process that plays a critical role in maintaining overall health. Let’s dive deep into the science behind autophagy and how intermittent fasting stimulates...
The Concept of Toxicity
There are over 80,000 chemicals registered for use in the United States and that number is estimated to grow by 1000 chemicals each year. As a result, numerous studies are not only demonstrating just how toxic our environment is, but how toxic...
The Gut Microbiome: How Microbes Affect Our Physiology
The Gut Microbiota The gut microbiota is a complex and diverse community of microorganisms that reside in the gastrointestinal tract, including bacteria, viruses, and fungi. These microorganisms play a crucial role in maintaining gut health and overall health and wellbeing. The gut...
The Gut-Brain Axis
Introduction to the Gut-Brain Axis The gut-brain axis is a complex and intricate communication network between the gut and the brain. This connection involves a bidirectional signaling pathway that is constantly communicating between the two systems. The gut-brain axis has gained significant...
Introduction to Leaky Gut
Leaky gut is a term used as a simple explanation for increased intestinal permeability. Imagine your intestines as a long hose. If the hose is not damaged, then water will move freely through one end and out the other side. Now, imagine...
The Critical Interplay of Tight Junctions, Gut Health, and Chronic Inflammation
Introduction to Tight Junctions and Gut Health In the intricate landscape of human physiology, few structures bear as much significance as tight junctions when it comes to gut health. These unique and complex formations in the epithelial and endothelial cell linings act...
The Gut Microbiome
The human gut is home to a complex community of microorganisms collectively known as the gut microbiota. These microorganisms play a vital role in maintaining gut health and overall well-being. The gut microbiota is primarily composed of bacteria, but it also includes...
The Impact of Artificial Sweeteners on Insulin Resistance and the Gut
Introduction Artificial sweeteners are widely used in food and beverage products as a substitute for sugar. The most commonly used artificial sweeteners are aspartame, sucralose, and saccharin. Aspartame is approximately 200 times sweeter than sugar. Sucralose is approximately 600 times sweeter than...
Integrative Medicine & Type 2 Diabetes
Overview Type 2 diabetes is a chronic metabolic disorder that affects the way the body processes blood sugar (glucose). In this condition, the body either resists the effects of insulin, which is a hormone that regulates blood sugar levels, or doesn’t produce...
Adrenal Fatigue
We live in a world in which many people are feeling the effects of stress more than ever. The human body is equipped with a sophisticated stress response system that enables us to immediately react to whatever stressful stimuli we are exposed...