I’ve posted before about low stomach acid, imbalanced gut bacteria and liver dysfunction being involved in halitosis, or chronic bad breath. This assumes that oral/dental issues have already been ruled out. In terms of your liver, its role in detoxification and metabolism can be linked to halitosis. This is because the liver plays a crucial role in detoxifying harmful substances from the body, including toxins from the bloodstream and metabolic (cell function) waste products. If the liver is impaired or overloaded, toxins can accumulate, leading to a foul odour that can contribute to bad brea ..read more

The relationship between oxalates and histamines involves complex interactions within the body's immune system. Here's how Histamine is a compound released by immune cells in allergic reactions, immune responses and inflammation. Oxalates are naturally occurring compounds found in many plant foods, and a high intake and/or a genetic tendency can lead to the formation of oxalate crystals throughout the body causing pain and much more. They also activate the immune system and trigger inflammatory responses. In fact, immune cells may see oxalate crystals as foreign invaders and mount an im ..read more

Hypochlorhydria, or inadequate stomach acid, can make losing weight difficult. Low stomach acid is common and is caused by stress, sugar and refined carbs, drugs, PPIs, ageing, alcohol, and more. These are the ways it makes weight loss more challenging Good stomach acid levels are the gateway to digestive health in multiple ways. When food is not fully broken down it can't be absorbed properly, meaning your body is unable to get essential nutrients. Deficiencies can result in key nutrients involved in metabolism and hormone regulation like vitamin B12 and magnesium. This can disrupt metab ..read more

Most cheese in Australia and the US – around 90% – is made with GMO rennet made from the modified bacteria Aspergillus niger, and has not been tested for consumption safety. Rennet is an essential clotting agent or enzymes. GMO rennet is cheap, and Pfizer is the supplier. There are concerns that genetically modified food enzymes may potentially contaminate food with bacterial toxins or mycotoxins, allergens, or other impurities. They may also impact the health of our gut microbiome. Research shows the more diverse and numerous our beneficial gut bacteria, the better our health outcomes. Unfor ..read more

In the twin study on faecal transplants into mice, researchers investigated the influence of gut microbes on body weight and metabolism by transplanting faecal samples from human twins discordant for obesity (one obese twin and one lean twin) into germ-free mice. The mice lacked their own gut microbiota, making them ideal recipients for studying the effects. When faecal samples from the obese twin were transplanted into germ-free mice, the recipient mice exhibited an increase in body weight, adiposity (belly fat), and metabolic dysfunction compared to mice that received faecal samples from th ..read more

Short-chain fatty acids (SCFAs) are fatty acids produced by beneficial bacteria in the gut, particularly in the colon, through the fermentation of dietary fibre. They play diverse roles in the body and can influence body weight and composition via energy metabolism, appetite regulation, fat storage and glucose balance. Here's how SCFAs are a source of energy for the cells lining the colon and other tissues. While they provide fewer calories per gram compared to other dietary fats, they're easily absorbed and utilised by the body. The SCFAs acetate, propionate and butyrate can be used as foo ..read more

I’ve posted before about low stomach acid, imbalanced gut bacteria and liver dysfunction being involved in halitosis, or chronic bad breath. This assumes oral/dental issues have been ruled out. In terms of your liver, its role in detoxification and metabolism can be linked to halitosis. This is because the liver plays a crucial role in detoxifying harmful substances from the body, including toxins from the bloodstream and metabolic (cell function) waste products. If the liver is impaired or overloaded, toxins can accumulate, leading to a foul odour that can contribute to bad breath. Lungs a ..read more

Gut dysbiosis or imbalances – particularly overgrowths of gram-negative bacteria that release harmful LPS or endotoxins – can trigger a cascade of events leading to the blockage of hepcidin and iron anaemia. This is how gut imbalances can cause iron anaemia First, when there's an overgrowth of gram-negative bacteria due to dysbiosis, or gut flora imbalances, there's a greater than normal release of LPS or endotoxins into the gut Next, this triggers a gut immune response, initiating an inflammatory reaction. This induces pro-inflammatory cytokine production like interleukin-6 (IL-6) and tumour ..read more

I always address the root cause of weight gain so that fat losses stay off for good. Weight is a health issue and may involve multiple body systems. Our mind can also impact this. When we deal with these, health returns and weight comes, and stays off. But what about when someone is dieting and exercising, and still can't lose weight? The causes of this could be Long-term, low-grade inflammation leading to hormone imbalances and resistance Hormone imbalances promoting promote fat storage I'll give you the example of the hormone insulin, which is involved in blood sugar management like g ..read more

A recently published article in Medscape summarised evidence linking diet to skin conditions. This has been clear to many of us experientially, and what research on the gut–skin axis also points to. Here are some key highlights... ACNE: Diary, red meat and carbohydrates can cause acne. They contain the amino acid leucine, which after conversion can trigger follicular inflammation resulting in acne-causing bacteria. PSORIASIS: Weight loss in obese people can improve psoriasis, and with some people so can Vit D supplementation and a gluten-free diet. Generally, a Mediterranean diet has been ..read more