another cool study on fecal microbiota transplants (fmt); this one about aging
AGING, INFLAMMATION, THE MICROBIOME, AND FECAL MICROBIOTA TRANSPLANTS Earlier this month, a dozen researchers from several universities in the Netherlands published a study in Frontiers in Immunology titled Aged Gut Microbiota Contributes to Systemical Inflammaging After Transfer to Germ-Free Mice. What’s especially interesting is that it deals with a subject I touched on in YESTERDAY’S […]
epigenetics’ relationship to inflammation, cancer, and a myriad of other “genetic” diseases
WHAT IS EPIGENETICS AND WHY YOU NEED TO UNDERSTAND IT IN ORDER TO STAY HEALTHY AND CANCER-FREE One of the reasons I left cancer research, I noticed early on the approach was all wrong. First they were essentially using germ theory – treating cancer as an invader other than self that had to be defeated […]
the aging gut: can you keep yourself young & healthy by maximizing the health of your gut?
THE AGING GUT: MANAGE YOUR GUT HEALTH TO STAY YOUNGER AS YOU AGE “Alterations in the composition and function of the gut microbiome have been implicated in a range of conditions and diseases. Culture-dependent and culture-independent studies both showed that older people harbour a gut microbiome that differs in composition from that of younger adults. […]
mom’s level of inflammation tied to baby’s brain architecture and brain function
GOT INFLAMMATION? YOU MAY BE WRECKING YOUR UNBORN CHILD’S NEUROLOGICAL HEALTH The brand new issue of Nature Neuroscience published one of the most jaw dropping studies I’ve seen in quite some time — a joint effort between researchers from Oregon Health & Science University and THE “CORPORATE” PORTION of Universitätsmedizin Berlin called Maternal IL-6 During […]
dr. bruno bordoni on fascia and its relationship to pain and disease
ROME’S DR. BRUNO BORDONI; EXPERT ON FASCIA AND IT’S RELATIONSHIP TO PAIN, DYSFUNCTION, AND DISEASE Although first touted by DR ANDREW TAYLOR STILL, there is a growing number of elite scientists researchers, and physicians, who believe the solution to many — some would say most — chronic illness and chronic pain is in the fascia […]
in the “no kidding” category, processed food proven to cause cancer
THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN ULTRA-PROCESSED FOOD AND CANCER – DUH! What did you get for / from your valentine this year? Hopefully not a box of cheap chocolates. I only bring this up because two days ago the British Medical Journal published a study called Consumption of Ultra-Processed Foods and Cancer Risk…. Although you intuitively knew […]
fascia, inflammation, fibrosis, and chronic pain / chronic disease
FASCIA, INFLAMMATION, FIBROSIS, AND CHRONIC PAIN / CHRONIC DISEASE Doc, I have a bone to pick with you and the rest of the medical profession: I am real tired of hearing about pain. I have no pain. I have loss of functionality without pain. I am also real tired of hearing about injury, There is […]
influenza deaths, cytokine storms, and ineffective flu vaccines
INFLUENZA DEATHS, CYTOKINE STORMS AND INEFFECTIVE FLU VACCINES “A cytokine storm is the systemic expression of a healthy and vigorous immune system resulting in the release of more than 150 inflammatory mediators (cytokines, oxygen free radicals, and coagulation factors). Both pro-inflammatory cytokines (such as Tumor Necrosis Factor-alpha, InterLeukin-1, and InterLeukin-6) and anti-inflammatory cytokines (such as […]
why japan and other nations? because studies like this one are far too politically volatile for american researchers
THE POLITICAL HOT POTATO: JUST LET SOME OTHER COUNTRY DO THE RESEARCH — AND THEN BASH THEM FOR IT Over the years there have been some bad vaccines, but if if weren’t for the never-ending idiocy surrounding the FLU SHOT, the HPV VACCINE (Human Papilloma Virus) might just take the cake. Although I’ve written quite […]
pre-surgical and post-surgical rules for preventing your chances of developing scar tissue, fibrosis, adhesions, and chronic pain
Having a Surgery? Go into it as Uninflamed as Possible On occasion I take a “can-you-help-me-with-this-particular-problem” email, and turn it into a CASE STUDY so that everyone can benefit. This latest edition comes to you from Josh B in response to a popular post I wrote called POST-SURGICAL ADHESIONS: ABDOMINAL WALL -VS- ABDOMINAL CAVITY. Be aware that […]
the fascia / fibrosis / inflammation connection: the cause of all disease, including cancer?
WHAT IF ALL DISEASES WERE THE RESULT OF SCAR TISSUE? MORE ON THE FASCIA, ECM, INFLAMMATION, FIBROSIS, MORTALITY, CONNECTION For at least two decades I’ve been educating my patients about the root causes of sickness and disease. In fact, the more I study this issue, the more I realize that when you boil it all […]
can gluten affect your brain?
GLUTEN AND THE BRAIN: NEW RESEARCH AND TWO CASE HISTORIES “The non-celiac gluten sensitivity (NCGS) is a chronic functional gastrointestinal disorder which is very common world wide. The human gut harbors microbiota which has a wide variety of microbial organisms; they are mainly symbiotic and important for well being. However, “dysbiosis” – i.e. an alteration […]
fascia’s relationship to grounding / earthing, and why it has the potential to dramatically improve your health
Before we start our review of “grounding” as a potential tool for helping people to address their own health issues (not to mention pain), let’s look at a few quotes on the subject. “Emerging scientific research has revealed a surprisingly positive and overlooked environmental factor on health: direct physical contact with the vast supply of […]
inflammation and fascia: what does inflammation do to connective tissues?
INFLAMMATION’S RELATIONSHIP TO CONNECTIVE TISSUES LIGAMENTS, TENDONS, AND FASCIA In order to understand today’s post, you must understand two simple concepts; inflammation and connective tissue. Connective Tissues are just that — tissues that physically connect various parts of you to other parts of you (FASCIA is a great example of this). Besides fascia, which is […]
Chronic Inflammatory Illnesses Or Autoimmune Diseases? Why Fmt Is The Most Important, Awesome, And Radical Treatment Option You’ve Never Heard Of!
FMT Tuválkin “Beneficial effects of FMT have been described in case series or small prospective trials on a wide spectrum of conditions, including inflammatory bowel disease, gastrointestinal disorders, hepatitis, hepatic encephalopathy, and neuropsychiatric conditions, and in limiting antibiotic-resistant bacterial infections. Each of these proposed indications for FMT is associated with an underlying dysbiosis of the […]
sympathetic dominance leads to inflammation: control your nervous system and control your inflammation
OVER-STIMULATION OF THE SYMPATHETICNERVOUS SYSTEM LEADS TO INFLAMMATIONSQUASH IT BY STIMULATING YOUR PARASYMPATHETICS! “Neural reflex circuits regulate cytokine release to prevent potentially damaging inflammation and maintain homeostasis. In the inflammatory reflex, sensory input elicited by infection or injury travels through the afferent [sensory] vagus nerve to integrative regions in the brainstem, and efferent [motor] nerves […]
inflammation in tendons and other new tendon research
THE LATEST RESEARCH IN TENDINOPATHIES: IS TENDINOSIS ACTUALLY AN INFLAMMATORY CONDITION AFTER ALL? For more than three decades, the peer-reviewed scientific literature has said that most tendinopathies (TENDINOSIS included) are not inflammatory — in other words, when the tendons were biopsied, there were no inflammatory cells present. I reported this but always said that even […]
chronic pain or chronic illness? treat it systemically
DEALING WITH CHRONIC PAIN OR CHRONIC ILLNESS?TREAT IT SYSTEMICALLY The most conservative estimates reveal that 1 in 6 Americans are dealing with some sort of CHRONIC PAIN issue. Many organizations suggest the actual number is closer to 1 in 3. Regardless of the exact numbers, it’s a serious problem — particularly if you’re the one […]
hormonal or endocrine issues? why paleo controls inflammation and helps halt chronic illness in its tracks
HORMONAL OR ENDOCRINE PROBLEMS? LET ME GIVE YOU A FEW MORE REASONS PALEO IS THE WAY TO GO Dealing with endocrine issues (THYROID, DIABETES, FEMALE HORMONES, MALE HORMONES, DIGESTIVE ISSUES, ADRENAL FATIGUE, etc, etc, etc) can be extremely complex. Just remember that the first thing that must be taken care of with any chronic health […]
fatty acid metabolism and inflammation: why paleo is superior to low carb
ESSENTIAL FATTY ACID METABOLISM AND INFLAMMATION: ANOTHER REASON THAT PALEO IS SUPERIOR TO LOW CARB You’ve only heard me say it about a million times — when it comes to your health, inflammation is everything. The problem is that it’s rare to find people who truly understand what inflammation is, let alone the fact that […]