by John Brisson | May 2, 2019 | Digestive Health, Oral Health
Burning Mouth Syndrome, What Is It and How to Hopefully Find Relief One day you wake up, and your mouth is a little more dryer than usual. You think nothing of it, but later you discover you have altered taste and smell as well. You notice in the afternoon that you...
by John Brisson | Apr 24, 2019 | Digestive Health, Probiotics, Vitamin C
I have read pseudoscience, incorrect advice from social media posts, and speculation lately that synthetic L-ascorbic acid, not natural sourced vitamin C harms your probiotic microbiome. Where did all this speculation orginate? My research has concluded that it...
by John Brisson | Apr 23, 2019 | Awareness and Advocacy, Digestive Health, Medications, SIBO
Why I Caution the Use of the Antibiotic Flagyl (Metronidazole) for SIBO and C. difficile Infections Many different medications are in use where doctors are sadly unaware of their potentially severe side effects. The antibiotic Flagyl (metronidazole) is no exception....
by John Brisson | Mar 7, 2019 | Diet, Digestive Health, GERD, LPR/LERD, Reflux
Do Chocolate, Onions, or Mint Cause or Worsen Reflux? If you have reflux, there are certain foods that every known medium says you should avoid. The news, the Internet, and even your doctor give you a list of foods that trigger reflux. Many people have heard that...
by John Brisson | Jan 6, 2019 | Digestive Health, Hormones/Neurotransmitters
Dopamine, What Is It and Why It Is Important for Motivation, Happiness, and Digestion Most people associate happiness with serotonin and the use of anti-depressants, but serotonin is more of the neurotransmitter associated with mood stabilization and wakefulness....
by John Brisson | Dec 26, 2018 | Digestive Health, Prebiotics
FUT2 Genes and Your Health, HMO’s (2′-FL) Prebiotic Review There is a prebiotic that might be more effective than my recommended prebiotic GOS (galactooligosaccharide) to help improve the probiotic diversity of your microbiome and your digestive issues. I coach...
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