Summary: Researchers report that manipulating dopamine signaling in the nervous system of C. elegans can control inflammation in the gut. Source: Duke. Drugs aimed at nervous system act on immune system as well. There’s a reason it’s called a gut feeling. The brain and the gut are connected by intricate neural networks that signal hungerContinue reading “Targeting the Gut-Brain Connection Can Impact Immunity”
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Parkinson’s Disease Linked to Gut Microbiome
Summary: A new study reports a link between the deterioration of motor skills in Parkinson’s disease and alterations in the composition of populations of gut bacteria. Source: California Institute of Technology. Caltech scientists have discovered for the first time a functional link between bacteria in the intestines and Parkinson’s disease (PD). The researchers show thatContinue reading “Parkinson’s Disease Linked to Gut Microbiome”
Know your gut health with DNA sequence test
We can be proactive with our gut health and avoid future colorectal cancers and health issues related to our intestinal health. Email motherhealth@gmail.com to learn about your colon and gut cell health. We will add a personalized diet plan for your bioinformatics and genetic counselor materials. Motherhealth is partnering up with the lab to testContinue reading “Know your gut health with DNA sequence test”
Missing link between gut and brain discovered with big implications for disease
Summary: Researchers have identified immune cells in the membranes around the brain that could be a ‘missing link’ in the gut-brain axis. The immune cells also appear to have a positive impact on recovery following spinal cord injury. Source: University of Virginia. A rare and powerful type of immune cell has been discovered in theContinue reading “Missing link between gut and brain discovered with big implications for disease”
Early life history and genetics may play crucial role in shaping gut microbiome
Genetics and birthplace have a big effect on the make-up of the microbial community in the gut, according to research published Nov. 28. in the journal Nature Microbiology. The findings by a team of scientists from the Department of Energy’s Pacific Northwest National Laboratory and Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory (Berkeley Lab) represent an attemptContinue reading “Early life history and genetics may play crucial role in shaping gut microbiome”
Scientists discover important link between immune system, gut bacteria and glucose metabolism
Researchers at Oregon State University and other institutions have discovered an important link between the immune system, gut bacteria and glucose metabolism — a “cross-talk” and interaction that can lead to type 2 diabetes and metabolic syndrome when not functioning correctly. The findings, published today in Nature Communications, are one example of how different mammalianContinue reading “Scientists discover important link between immune system, gut bacteria and glucose metabolism”
Chronic Fatigue Syndrome Is Not in Your Head, It’s in Your Gut
Summary: Researchers have identified biomarkers for chronic fatigue syndrome in gut bacteria and in inflammatory microbial agents in the blood. Source: Cornell University. Physicians have been mystified by chronic fatigue syndrome, a condition where normal exertion leads to debilitating fatigue that isn’t alleviated by rest. There are no known triggers, and diagnosis requires lengthy testsContinue reading “Chronic Fatigue Syndrome Is Not in Your Head, It’s in Your Gut”
Link Between Brain Inflammation and Gut Bacteria in Chronic Liver Disease
Summary: Researchers discover a link between gut bacteria and brain inflammation in patients with cirrhosis. Source: Vigrinia Commonwealth University. Jasmohan Bajaj, M.D., associate professor at Virginia Commonwealth University, had findings from his research on gut bacteria in cirrhosis published recently in the journals Hepatology and Scientific Reports. The findings conclude that gut bacteria, found inContinue reading “Link Between Brain Inflammation and Gut Bacteria in Chronic Liver Disease”
Microbiome from your mouth, gut, nose, genitals and skin determine your mental health and more
A company ubiome.com has a test kit to monitor the bacteria in your gut, mouth, nose, genitals and skin. There are many ways to have good gut health from Dr Mercola: Food addiction is a pervasive challenge, and one that can prevent you from implementing strategies you know would benefit your health Sugar, refined carbs,Continue reading “Microbiome from your mouth, gut, nose, genitals and skin determine your mental health and more”
Gut bacteria linked to chronic disease
Cleveland Clinic researchers have, for the first time, linked trimethylamine N-oxide (TMAO) — a gut metabolite formed during the digestion of egg-, red meat- or dairy-derived nutrients choline and carnitine — to chronic kidney disease. TMAO has been linked to heart disease already, with blood levels shown to be a powerful tool for predicting futureContinue reading “Gut bacteria linked to chronic disease”
Leaky gut, leaky brain, eat your garlic and pickles by C Guthrie
Your intestines are home to a great deal of your digestive system, nervous system, and immune system. Here’s how to keep them healthy. Modern life is hard on your gut. Your entire digestive tract can be affected by stress, processed foods, alcohol, medications, and bacteria. All that chronic irritation can lead to inflammation and, eventually,Continue reading “Leaky gut, leaky brain, eat your garlic and pickles by C Guthrie”
Parkinson’s Disease Brain and Intestine Health (be Alkaline)
Parkinson Disease If we know what soda, equal sugar and stress can do to our brain, will we change our lifestyle or choose what we put in our body wisely? What is the current research in the area of brain and intestine health? Toxins leaked from our gut into our circulatory system leads to many disorders.Continue reading “Parkinson’s Disease Brain and Intestine Health (be Alkaline)”