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08/15/2025

Your Gut Might Be the Root of Your Pain 💥
When your gut lining is inflamed, tiny nerve endings at the gut junctions send constant “danger” signals to your brain. This keeps your body stuck in survival mode, pulling energy away from healing and flooding your system with stress responses. Over time, this causes excessive, lingering pain not just in your stomach but throughout your whole body.

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08/09/2025

“There’s a relationship between mouth bacteria and depression” … NHANES Analysis

Ever thought your oral bacteria could impact more than just your teeth? 🦷 A recent study analyzing saliva samples and mental health data from over 15,000 U.S. adults found that lower diversity in the mouth’s microbiome is linked to higher rates of depression even after accounting for age, race, smoking, alcohol use, dental care habits, and other lifestyle factors.

It’s fascinating (and a bit alarming) how the health of our mouths might influence our mental well-being. Research suggests that healthy oral habits like brushing, flossing, staying hydrated, and mindful oral care routines could offer benefits far beyond fresh breath.

Our mouth may hold more clues to our mood than we ever imagined.

Why does oral bacterial diversity affect our mood? 🧠

Here’s the science in simple terms:
• Bacteria “talk” to each other through chemical signals (quorum sensing).
• Your mouth and gut are connected, so changes in one can influence the other.
• When oral bacteria diversity drops, it often points to bigger imbalances in the gut.
• Gut imbalances can lead to leaky gut, letting inflammatory molecules (like LPS) leak into the bloodstream.
• This inflammation can reach the brain, causing neuroinflammation, which research has linked to depression and mood disorders.
• Fewer beneficial bacteria in both the mouth and the gut also means fewer protective compounds to regulate inflammation and brain chemistry.

In short:
Oral bacteria changes ↔ Gut microbiome changes → Systemic inflammation → Neuroinflammation → Higher depression risk.

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Your mouth really can be the mirror of your internal health, taking care of it means caring for your whole body and mind.

08/03/2025

Diet Soda: More Dangerous Than You Think?
Many turn to diet soda thinking it’s the healthier choice but research is painting a very different picture.

📚 A recent study (PMID: 40383372) reveals that artificial sweeteners like sucralose, aspartame, saccharin, and acesulfame potassium may disrupt the gut microbiome, leading to impaired glucose metabolism and insulin resistance.

Despite being calorie-free, these sweeteners can:

✅ Interfere with how your body regulates blood sugar
✅ Alter the gut flora that help maintain metabolic balance
✅ Raise fasting blood glucose over time
✅ Increase the risk of type 2 diabetes and metabolic syndrome, especially with regular consumption in diet soda.

🧠 Why could they be worse than sugar?

While sugar spikes insulin, artificial sweeteners may:
1. Disrupt your microbiome and impair glucose tolerance
2. Trick your brain and pancreas, leading to mismatched insulin signals
3. Increase cravings causing you to eat more overall
4. Confuse your reward system, making it harder to regulate appetite

🔬 Some studies show these changes lead to more insulin resistance than sugar because the body stops recognizing real glucose after being repeatedly “fooled.”

⚠️ But it’s not black and white:

✔️ Not all studies agree but many are not studying the microbiome.
✔️ Effects vary based on the sweetener type, microbiome makeup, and how often it’s used
✔️ Most risk is tied to long-term (but, most individuals drink them daily).

Bottom line:

Artificial sweeteners may not raise blood sugar like sugar does but they do still contribute to metabolic dysfunction by altering your gut microbiome and confusing insulin signaling.

💡 Your gut health matters more than you think.

That’s why I focus on education and healing from the root with gut-focused protocols, a low-glycemic diet, and functional support and microbiome-safe herbs.

06/22/2025

🧠 A Groundbreaking Breakthrough in Brain Health!

Scientists have just unveiled the first 3D map of mitochondria in the human brain; an achievement that may completely reshape our understanding of aging and cognition .

🌟 What’s the takeaway?
• Every thought, memory, and emotion depends on tiny energy-producing organelles called mitochondria 🔋 , which power the brain’s cells 🪫 . The new atlas (dubbed MitoBrainMap) was created from 703 match‑head‑sized samples—each only 3 mm³—preserving their original location in the brain .
• Lower mitochondrial density was found in evolutionarily ancient regions like the basal ganglia and brainstem, areas less impacted by aging. Meanwhile, newer cortical regions packed a powerful energy punch, making them more vulnerable when energy declines .

🧠 Why it matters:
1. Cognitive Decline: Energy-hungry regions responsible for memory, decision-making, and problem-solving are hit hardest by mitochondrial deficits, possibly explaining why mental clarity fades first .
2. Disease Portal: Poor mitochondrial function is linked to Alzheimer’s and other neurodegenerative disorders, and by revealing changes in the brain sooner, this map could lead to earlier detection and better treatment options.
3. Personalized Medicine: Scientists are already mapping energy patterns in hundreds more brains, hoping MRI scans might one day reveal who’s at risk long before symptoms emerge .

💬 Tried-and-True Advice
Even though this brain map is a major scientific breakthrough, the basics still matter. Simple lifestyle habits like regular exercise, good sleep, a healthy diet (Mediterranean style), managing stress, and staying mentally active can all support your mitochondria and help keep your brain sharp as you age.
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🔍 TL;DR
Mapping brain energy in 3D is like unlocking a hidden power grid revealing which regions are most energy-vulnerable and why our cognitive golden years might start to tarnish. The future? Personalized brain energy profiles guiding early interventions decades before disease strikes.

06/15/2025

Vitamin D Deficiency in Newborns Linked to Increased Risk of Mental Health Disorders

A powerful new study published in The Lancet Psychiatry has uncovered a striking connection between low vitamin D levels in newborns and a higher risk of developing mental health disorders later in life, including schizophrenia, ADHD, and autism spectrum disorders.

📌 What the study found:

Researchers followed over 71,000 babies born in Denmark between 1981 and 2005, analyzing vitamin D levels taken from dried blood samples shortly after birth. They discovered that:

Higher neonatal vitamin D levels were associated with:
• 18% lower risk of schizophrenia
• 11% lower risk of ADHD
• 7% lower risk of autism

🔬 These findings suggest that early vitamin D status may play a crucial role in brain development and long-term mental health outcomes.

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Why This Matters for Parents and Caregivers:

Vitamin D isn’t just about bones, it’s a critical neurosteroid that influences early brain development, immune system regulation, and inflammation control. A deficiency during pregnancy or in early infancy may leave babies more vulnerable to developmental and psychiatric conditions down the line.

Sources of vitamin D include:
• Safe sun exposure
• Fatty fish (like salmon and sardines)
• Egg yolks, fortified dairy or plant milks
• Supplementation (often recommended during pregnancy and infancy)

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💡 The Takeaway:
Supporting vitamin D sufficiency during pregnancy, breastfeeding, and early childhood may offer protective benefits for mental health across the lifespan.

If you’re pregnant, breastfeeding, or have a newborn, consider speaking to your healthcare provider about testing and supplementation. It’s a small step that could make a lasting impact on your child’s future.

🗨️ What are your thoughts on this link between vitamin D and mental health? Have you prioritized vitamin D in your family’s wellness plan?

06/04/2025

THE KIDNEY–BLOOD PRESSURE CONNECTION 💥🧠
My new Article blog just dropped!
You thought high blood pressure was just about salt? Think again. 👀

Today’s article dives deep into why your kidneys might be raising your blood pressure—and it’s not what conventional medicine usually tells you.
We explore how gut health, adrenal function, mitochondrial energy, and nutrient deficiencies could be silently disrupting your BP.

🚨 Did you know?
🧬 Gut dysbiosis can trigger inflammation that damages kidney filtration.
⚡ Burnt-out adrenals can spike cortisol, raising pressure & disrupting sodium levels.
🔋 Mitochondrial dysfunction = poor kidney cell energy = fluid retention + stress on BP.
🍌 Low magnesium and potassium make it worse.
🍽️ Poor digestion = less nutrient absorption = chronic stress on the kidneys.

🎯 We’re not slapping on a bandaid—we’re finding the root causes.
✨ Plus: Functional protocols, key supplements, food tips, and testing recs!

📖 Tap the link in bio to “Enter my blog” to read the full article:
“The Kidney–Blood Pressure Connection: A Functional Medicine Perspective”

Allow me to take you to the root causes.

06/04/2025

Emerging SIDS Research: Potential Link Between Vaccination Timing and Brainstem Dysfunction in Infants

As a functional medicine researcher and advocate for transparency in public health, I share this information with the utmost care, humility, and respect for every parent, practitioner, and policymaker seeking truth in medical science.

A recent peer-reviewed study published in Toxicology Reports (May 26, 2025) by the McCullough Foundation and researchers Nicolas Hulscher and Dr. Peter McCullough explores a potential association between early childhood vaccinations and Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS), proposing a hypothesis centered on brainstem dysfunction.

The analysis, based on decades of publicly available data from the Vaccine Adverse Event Reporting System (VAERS), found that 75.5% of all reported SIDS cases from 1990–2019 occurred within 7 days of routine vaccination, with a remarkable 57-fold spike in reports specifically on day 2 post-vaccination. This temporal clustering has raised questions that call for urgent scientific inquiry—not fear, but further investigation.

The authors suggest that components in certain vaccines—such as aluminum-based adjuvants, formaldehyde, and polysorbate 80—may overwhelm the still-developing detoxification systems of infants, particularly the liver. This, in turn, may lead to neuroinflammation and dysfunction in the medulla oblongata, the brainstem region responsible for regulating breathing and heart rate during sleep.

This hypothesis aligns with earlier animal models and postmortem studies showing that aluminum can cross the blood-brain barrier and accumulate in critical autonomic regions of the brain.

Historically, SIDS rates saw an upward trend from the 1980s through early 2000s—coinciding with the expansion of the infant vaccine schedule from 3 to 17 doses. A notable case study in New Zealand during the 1980s even reported a drop in SIDS incidence when vaccination rates temporarily declined.

It’s important to emphasize that correlation does not equal causation, and this study does not claim to prove vaccines cause SIDS. Rather, it highlights patterns and biological plausibility that merit rigorous, unbiased research, especially given that over 51% of SIDS reports occurred within the first 3 days following immunization.

No official federal investigation has yet addressed these findings. As researchers, clinicians, and caregivers, we must advocate for more comprehensive safety evaluations and consider individualized vaccine timing for high-risk infants.

I share this not to promote fear, but to encourage critical thinking, open dialogue, and informed decision-making—with the highest regard for both scientific progress and parental intuition.

06/01/2025

Feeling tired, bloated, or struggling with stubborn belly fat?
It might not just be your metabolism—it could be your liver.

Most people don’t realize that fatty liver isn’t just caused by alcohol. In fact, sugar, stress, gut imbalances, and even nutrient deficiencies can quietly overload the liver… until symptoms start showing up in your skin, energy, hormones, and digestion.

In my latest blog, I dive into the real root causes of fatty liver, why it’s rising even in thin individuals, and how to begin a 90-day functional medicine support plan backed by science.

You’ll learn:
• Why gut dysbiosis and liver congestion go hand in hand
• How to support bile flow and detox pathways naturally
• The top herbs, nutrients, and tests to ask for
• A practical, food-based plan to restore your liver’s vitality

Start uncovering the root and supporting your body from the inside out.
Read it now by clicking on my link on my bio and “enter my blog”

05/29/2025

🫁 What If Gallstones Aren’t Just a Gallbladder Problem?
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Millions suffer from gallstones, yet the root causes often go far beyond what most are told. While conventional advice points to high-fat diets or surgery, functional medicine looks deeper—into your gut, liver, bile flow, and even your lifestyle.

In my latest blog, I uncover:
🔍 The gut-gallbladder connection most people overlook

🧬 How gut dysbiosis, leaky gut, and low stomach acid may contribute

🌿 Functional medicine strategies to support bile flow naturally

🧪 Testing options to uncover what’s going on inside

🥦 Herbs, foods, and supplements that support gallbladder balance

✨ Whether you’re managing symptoms or looking to prevent issues, this is a must-read.

🔗 Click the link in the bio and enter my blog:
“Gallstones and Gut Health: The Missing Connection You Haven’t Heard Of”

05/27/2025

Migraines aren’t just “in your head.”
They’re a signal—a deeper imbalance your body is trying to get you to notice.

If painkillers only provide temporary relief, it’s because they’re silencing symptoms without asking why those symptoms are happening in the first place.

That’s where functional medicine changes everything.

In my latest blog, I uncover what most practitioners miss:

• Leaky gut and dysbiosis aren’t just digestive issues—they cause neuroinflammation that triggers headaches
• 90% of your serotonin (which affects pain and mood) is made in your gut—not your brain
• Low stomach acid? It stops you from absorbing key calming minerals like magnesium and zinc
• A sluggish liver can’t properly detox hormones—so estrogen builds up, and headaches follow
• GABA, your brain’s natural chill pill, gets disrupted by gut dysfunction—leaving your nervous system overstimulated and tense

Your migraines are not random.
They’re connected to the gut, the liver, your hormones, and your mineral status.
And yes, it can be reversed—with the right root cause approach.

In my blog, I break it all down—plus real healing protocols, food-based support, and the lens of functional medicine that most people are never taught.

Read the full article at the link in my bio.
This might be the missing piece you’ve been praying for.

05/23/2025

This Common Parasite Can Hijack Your Brain—And Over 2 Billion People Carry It

You’ve likely heard of parasites in the gut. But what if I told you one of the most prevalent parasites on the planet can silently invade your brain—and influence your thoughts, emotions, and behavior? Meet Toxoplasma gondii, a protozoan parasite estimated to infect more than 2 billion people worldwide, often without any obvious symptoms. Emerging neuroscience tells us it may be far from harmless. Recent studies reveal T. gondii may: Manipulate Dopamine. This parasite increases dopamine synthesis in the brain. Dopamine governs mood, motivation, reward-seeking behavior, and risk-taking tendencies—altering how you think and feel.
[Stibbs, 1985; Prandovszky et al., 2011], Rewire the Amygdala: It alters the function of the amygdala, the part of your brain responsible for processing fear, danger, and emotional memory—potentially dulling your instinctual fear response. [House et al., 2011], Affect Mental Health: Multiple studies link T. gondii infection with: Schizophrenia: Higher antibody levels found in patients (Torrey & Yolken, 2003), Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD), Anxiety and Depression, Increased Su***de Risk. (Sutterland et al., 2015), Drive Risk-Taking Behavior: Infected individuals show a measurable increase in impulsivity and risk behavior.
(Flegr et al., 2016).
Why This Matters: This isn’t pseudoscience, it’s neuroparasitology, a growing field revealing how microbes may shape not just our gut, but also our minds. If you’ve ever struggled with inexplicable mood swings, brain fog, or poor impulse control, it may be worth asking: Is it me—or is it something living inside me?

What You Can Do: I personally incorporate regular parasite-cleansing protocols and support my brain-gut axis with: Antimicrobial herbs (e.g., black walnut, wormwood, clove, pau d’arco)
• Dopamine-supporting nutrients (e.g., magnesium, B6, iron, tyrosine)
• Liver and lymphatic support (e.g., milk thistle, red root, castor oil packs)

Because T. gondii isn’t just a gut parasite—it’s a potential neurological disruptor.

05/22/2025

Mood isn’t random, it’s biochemical.
Your brain relies on 4 key “happy hormones” to regulate mood, motivation, connection, and calm. The best part? You can naturally boost them through intentional habits. Let’s break them down:

1. Dopamine – The Motivation Molecule
This hormone fuels your drive and focus.
Boost it by:
• Setting and achieving small goals
• Learning new skills or hobbies
• Listening to music or engaging in creativity
• Regular movement or exercise

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2. Oxytocin – The Love Hormone
Promotes trust, empathy, and connection.
Boost it by:
• Physical touch (hugs, hand-holding, pets)
• Deep social bonding
• Acts of kindness
• Giving or receiving thoughtful gifts

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3. Serotonin – The Mood Stabilizer
Linked to happiness, sleep, and digestion.
Boost it by:
• Getting 15–30 mins of sunlight
• Practicing gratitude
• Eating a gut-friendly, whole foods diet
• Meditation & aerobic movement

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4. Endorphins – The Natural Painkillers
These relieve stress and elevate your mood.
Boost it by:
• Intense or joyful movement
• Laughter and uplifting media
• Spicy foods (In moderation)
• Massage or sauna therapy

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Remember, your mental state isn’t “just in your head”, it’s in your habits, your biology, and your daily choices.

Nourish your neurotransmitters, and you’ll naturally shift your mood, energy, and resilience.