Enteric Nervous System (ENS) | Your Second (Irritable) Brain and IBS
Enteric Nervous System (ENS) | Your Second (Irritable) Brain and IBS If you’ve ever suffered from irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), you know it’s no joke. Cramping, bloating, constipation, diarrhea, and abdominal pain can make your life a living hell and disrupt your day-to-day activities. It’s estimated that about 10-15% of...
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Sugar is Soma: The Deathly Effects of Sugar in Our Brave New World
Putting sugar in perspective “By this time the [sugar] had begun to work. Eyes shone, cheeks were flushed, the inner light of universal benevolence broke out on every face in happy, friendly smiles.” (brackets mine) –Brave New World This sounds an awful lot like Halloween. Candy, sweets, and lots and lots...
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What is a Food Allergy and Sensitivity Lab Test
What Is a Food Allergy and Sensitivity Lab Test Proteins in the food you eat can trigger an autoimmune response in your body, resulting in an intolerance (uncomfortable) or allergy (potentially serious reaction). An autoimmune response means that your body “attacks” the protein with immunoglobulins (IgG) antibodies – Food Allergy...
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Itchy Butt: Why You Squirm and What to Do About It
Itchy butt is more common than you think Having an itchy butt is the nightmare scenario for dates, long car rides, sitting at work, going on runs, etc. Itchy butt is also something people very rarely share with anyone else. It’s embarrassing. It’s uncomfortable. It can be kind of funny....
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