The Blood Type Diet, also known as the Eat Right 4 Your Type diet, was a popular diet plan promoted by Dr. Peter D'Adamo. This diet claimed that a person's blood type determined which foods they should eat and avoid in order to achieve optimal health and weight loss. However, the diet has been widely criticized for lacking scientific evidence and being a scam.

Have you been wondering how to treat Candida overgrowth in the gut or chronic yeast infections? This post is for those who have tried and failed to get rid of their Candida with the cookie cutter approach promoted by the internet.

This conversation does have overlap with our discussion of MCAs root causes, but i find it helpful to bring up the concept of “MCAS phenotypes” with clients to help them understand that someone with MCAS can be reactive to items beyond histamine, and that reactions manifest differently for every MCAS patient.

How to choose a microbiome stool test for root cause investigation in regards to Candida, Leaky Gut, IBS, IBS, SIBO.

Does gender of the donor play a role in microbiota transfer or FMT efficacy? After all hormones and the microbiome can be intimately connected.

There are two primary things that have prompted me to develop my current approach to MCAS. First being that most of my clients who have MCAS or histamine intolerance are on the more severe end of the spectrum. Second, a bias I’ve developed from my own experience with MCAS (and seeing others in the same boat) wherein I did not respond to conventional nor integrative medicine approaches to MCAS.

This is an overview of Part 1 + 2 of Dr. Code and Kristina Mitts’ Facebook Live series on Coronavirus and the microbiome. To get all the details make sure you watch the replay, but if you lack the time here are the main points.

Evidence Based Medicine (EBM) is being weaponized against those who don’t align with mainstream medical paradigms. It is brandished against those who practice alternative forms of medicine and against those for whom natural medicine is integrated within their culture. The RCT first approach puts science before the patient. And the following has become cult-like costumed with blinders towards the weak areas in medical research, medical policy and practice. The contest between EBM dogmatists and alternative forms of medicine is a distraction from medical advancement.

The ability to work from home so consistently was incredible for me progressing in my health journey. Largely because I had more time to dedicate to wholesome meals in exchange for the time spent commuting. I could also be more flexible with my schedule, which helped when I experienced insomnia. I have more control over my environment at home too.

You’re probably thinking “how could the gut microbiome possibly interact with the liver?” The answer is primarily via the products that your gut microbes produce. Did you know your gut microbes produce substances that interact with your liver cells?

The microbial family Enterobacteriaceae includes genus such as Klebsiella, Enterobacter, Citrobacter, Salmonella, Escherichia coli, Shigella, Proteus and Serratia. This family as well as the Bacteroidales family, are capable of symbiotic cross feeding. What does this mean?

Is your vegetable wash strong enough to kill parasites? Pesticides and residue aren’t the only reasons to wash your fruit and vegetables. Studies show that up to 60% of produce contains parasites.

Is FMT or Microbiota Transplant Therapy effective for Klebsiella overgrowth and dysbiosis? Klebsiella is a microbe that can be a direct cause of certain autoimmune conditions. But, whether it can be treated with FMT depends on a few things.

Fall came on fast this year, and we found ourselves in need of warm savory breakfast and snack options. I love this Easy Cranberry Oat Muffins recipe because it is low in sugar, easy to make and easy to add all sorts of flavors to if you like diversity.

For many years, the “gold standard” for diagnosing SIBO was small-bowel aspiration and quantitative culture. This involves undergoing an upper endoscopy, where a scope is inserted via the mouth down to the small intestine, and a sample is taken through a sterile catheter using a small amount of suction. The aspirate is typically taken from the jejunum, and is then cultured.

Hummus is such a great way to sneak healthy stuff into a pickier persons diet. I mean.. who can say no to hummus??!

I am obsessed with the contrast of the lemony light citrus filling to the darker chocolate crust. All parts of this pie are thick and satisfying thanks to the prebiotics and healthy fats. Your mouth and gut will thank you for making this one! Mine sure did!

I am often asked about the impact of coffee on digestive health and the microbiome. The truth is that coffee can effect the microbiome both positively and negatively. So, here is a summary on what the research has to say and a bit about my personal experience. You should be able to weigh the benefits and make a decision in alignment with your own health and wellness.

I bet you’re all familiar with cacao as a superfood, but have you heard of Carob? In regards to microbiome health and microbial diversity, carob can actually be an even better option than cacao to fulfil your chocolate cravings. And just like cacao, it is incredibly versatile. Try using it in smoothies, brownies, energy balls, iced lattes and “hot chocolate.”

Check out my recipe for Microbiome Boosting Cookies Holiday Edition!