Emeran Mayer at TEDX UCLA on “The Mysterioius Origins of Gut Feelings”

What is the Relationship between Yeast, Turmeric and Cancer? Is there a Cure?

Sayer Ji, a widely recognized natural health researcher, talks about the prevention and curative effects of turmeric in Cancer. He is also the founder of greenmedinfo.com, and evidence based resource for natural and integrative topics.       Read Full...

Antibacterial Molecules In Hops For Treatment of Human Pathogenic Bacteria (Staphylococcus Aureus and Streptococcus Mutans)

This study, by Sydney Finegold, M.D. and Stephen Pandol, M.D, suggests that hops have antibacterial effects on both Staphylococcus Aureus and Streptococcus Mutans.  Further investigation is needed, however, there is promise in developing antimicrobial agents from...

Diet based on Whole Grains, Traditional Chinese Medicinal Foods, and Prebiotics Designed to meet Human Nutritional Needs as well as Balance the Gut Microbiota

Per this study, reduced endotoxin-producing bacteria and increased gut barrier-protecting bacteria in the gut improved gut barrier function, reduced serum endotoxin load, and alleviated low-grade inflammation further strengthening the connection between gut-derived...

The Microbiome and Leaky Gut: Linking the Gut-Liver axis to Progression of Alcohol-Induced Liver Disease and to Infections

Phillipp Hartmann,1 Wei-Chung Chen,2 and Bernd Schnabl1,*examine the relationship between alcohol consumption, leaky gut and SIBO.  Alcoholic liver disease is one of the leading causes of death in the United States, half of which are alcohol related. Understanding,...

Mark Pimentel, MD Specializing in Digestive Disorders, Researching SIBO as the Cause of IBS

Mark Pimentel, MD Associate Professor, Medicine Director, GI Motility Program Director, GI Motility Laboratory Summary Research Laboratory Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) is one of the most common chronic medical conditions, affecting 10%-15% of the population in the...