John Brisson

C-Sections and Their Effect on Infant Gut Health

by John Brisson | Mar 5, 2021 | Digestive Health, Opportunistic Microorganisms

Cesarean section, performed when medically necessary, is an essential surgery for both mother and baby survival. For 2018, 32% of all infant deliveries were by C-section in the United States of America. C-section deliveries have many risks involved and are an...

Foods that Might be Harming Your Health: Spinach – Part 2

by John Brisson | Mar 3, 2021 | Diet, Digestive Enzymes, Digestive Health

For the new year, many people consume more greens, including spinach, trying to be healthy. Spinach is a “healthy” source of greens that people frequently add to their smoothie for its perceived health benefits. I love creamed spinach myself. In the past, I often...

Optimal Health Blueprint

by John Brisson | Feb 19, 2021 | Omega 3 Fatty Acids, Supplement Recommendations, Vitamin C

The standard American diet lacks many nutrients that we need for optimal health. Though we have access to a wide variety of foods in our grocery store that are nutrient-dense, many choose fast food convenience in our fast-paced modern world. Many Americans eat...

Foods that Might be Harming Your Health – Chocolate – Part 1

by John Brisson | Feb 13, 2021 | Digestive Health, FODMAP

Diet is very subjective, and how people react to the food that we eat is determined by many factors. Genetics, epigenetics, environment, gastrointestinal system functionality, immune system health, and your microbiome all influence how reactive you are to the food...

Is Inulin Good for Dysbiosis? A Cautious Recommendation

by John Brisson | Jul 23, 2020 | Digestive Health, Prebiotics

Prebiotics are various compounds in our food that stimulate the growth of microorganisms. Using prebiotics to hopefully improve your microbiome’s health should be utilized with the upmost caution if you are suffering from digestive issues. You do not want to use...