Your Appendix, Not as Useless as You Were Misled to Believe

by John Brisson | Jun 13, 2016 | Digestive Health, Probiotics, SIBO

Medical science and the media have convinced you that your vermiform appendix is a vestigial organ, but is it? Appendectomies are performed across the world and are given little thought to what effect this has on the body. It is believed that removing your appendix is...

Can Ingesting Collagen Improve Your Digestive Health?

by John Brisson | May 31, 2016 | Digestive Health, Prebiotics, Supplement Recommendations

Most people take collagen supplements to improve the health of their joints and skin. A lot of athletes use the supplements as a source of protein and to improve the recovery and health of their overused joints. Collagen peptides are utilized in the cosmetic industry...

Does Citrus or Spicy Foods Cause or Worsen Reflux?

by John Brisson | May 23, 2016 | Diet, Digestive Health, GERD, Reflux

Does Citrus or Spicy Foods 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 citrus...

Common Problems With Your Olive Oil and How to Find the Best

by Jason Hooper | May 9, 2016 | Digestive Health, Opinion

Olive oil is one of the biggest offenders on the worldwide “food fraud” paradigm. In other words, companies blend their oils with cheaper vegetable oils and sell it as pure olive oil. This is extremely common, especially in Italy. How would you feel if you...

There Is No MSG in Your Protein Powder!

by Jason Hooper | May 4, 2016 | Digestive Health, Supplement Recommendations

I am starting to see a trend of internet blog articles that suggest that certain proteins (whey or collagen) contain MSG. I can assure you that the authors are mistaken, and due to their lack of knowledge in biochemistry, and basic physics, they are also misleading...

Toxoplasmosis Increases Rage, Impulse, and Mental Health Issues

by John Brisson | Apr 29, 2016 | Opportunistic Microorganisms, Parasites

When will mainstream medicine admit that Toxoplasma gondii chronic infections also known as toxoplasmosis cause many different mental disorders? For how long do we continue to treat these infections with anti-depressants and anti-psychotic medication? I hope that, one...