Listen to Part I and Part II of this blog in 13 minutes here. (Note: post recording there’s an addition of the brain microbiome and infectome below) Last week, I discussed the role of the microbiome on brain and whole-body health. I also explained that we could use this information to empower our...
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More Than a (Gut) Feeling: How the Critters That Live Inside Our Bodies Influence Our Minds
That “Gut Feeling” Gone Bad Many have used the expression, “I have a gut feeling about…” to explain an intuitive sense of a situation or an impeding sense of danger. Although not a fully explored or understood topic in research, it appears that this “sense of knowing,” combined with experience/expertise, is an effective...
The Soothing Smell of Fennel Oil: More Than Just a Flavor for Your Kitchen Part II
This week, I decided to give us all a little “breather” by re-focusing on a favorite topic of mine, essential oils. In part I on my homepage, I provided an overview of the properties of fennel oil. These include its soothing action on the respiratory and digestive systems, inhibiting unwanted microbes, and its...