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FEEDING OUR MICROBIOME by Jeff Nathanson, M.D. We have known for some time that trillions of bacteria and other microbes live in our intestinal tract and play an important role in health, influencing our risk for developing all sorts of conditions, including heart disease and diabetes. Recently, as discussed in an article in the […]
PODCAST RECOMMENDATION: GUTFULL! By Libby Burger, RN Happy 2021! One of the ways I love to practice self-care, especially in these stressful times, is to take a walk outside with my dog. While on our walks, I enjoy listening to audiobooks or podcasts. Recently, I stumbled upon a podcast called “Gutfull”, available on the […]
Microbes & Metabolism…Oh My! By Liz Moon, NP As you’ve heard it referenced in the past, there are trillions of bacteria living in our GI tract. We are learning more and more everyday about the different roles they play with how our body functions. “New research [recently published in Science] in mice now reveals […]
ASPIRIN MAY REDUCE COLON CANCER RISK BY ALTERING GUT MICROBIOME Check out this recent study in Alimentary Pharmacology and Therapeutics showing that aspirin’s decreased risk of colorectal cancer (CRC) may potentially occur by modulating the gut microbiome. AP&T: Randomised clinical study: oral aspirin 325 mg daily vs placebo alters gut microbial composition and bacterial […]
