Do You Have an Autoimmune Disease or an Infection?

by John Brisson | Mar 28, 2016 | Digestive Health, Endotoxin, MAP, Opportunistic Microorganisms, Parasites

I apologize for the short post; I want people to see this chart and realize its significance. Microbiology is my passion. I believe that most chronic diseases and so-called “autoimmune” disorders are infections. I have already blogged that H. pylori is the...

H. pylori, Evil Mastermind or Ally? Part 3

by John Brisson | Mar 21, 2016 | Digestive Health, Endotoxin, Opportunistic Microorganisms

In this blog series, I have written a lot about the proposed positives of H. pylori colonization. However, it is widely known that this bacteria causes a lot of health issues and concerns if left unchecked by our immune system. So when H. pylori are no longer our ally...

Why Supplementing With Probiotics May Make You Ill – Part 4: D-lactate

by John Brisson | Feb 8, 2016 | Digestive Health, Probiotics

Many people with digestive issues cannot tolerate probiotics. Some people mention that when they ingest probiotics, their brain fog worsens. Does the increase of cognitive issues from ingesting probiotics occur only from immune system up-regulation and die off, or...

Yogurt as a Probiotic, A Review

by Jason Hooper | Jan 15, 2016 | Digestive Health, Probiotics

Yogurt is a “go to” probiotic for many people. A lot of doctors and pharmacists will advise their patients to eat yogurt when taking an antibiotic. They like it too because it is low in fat and is in a good position on the FDA food pyramid. In this...

Why I am Split on Recommending Kefir, A Review

by John Brisson | Jan 11, 2016 | Digestive Health, Probiotics

Most people in the health blogosphere focus on the positives of kefir; it is the bee’s knees! However, what about the negatives of ingesting the probiotic drink? Why do so many of the clients I coach seem to be intolerant of the beverage? It is chocked full of...

Endotoxin: Part 2 – How Opportunistic Bacteria Damage Your Liver

by Jason Hooper | Jan 8, 2016 | Digestive Health, Endotoxin, Opportunistic Microorganisms

Although I am probably in the minority, I enjoy returning to work after the holiday. It is just the right amount of rest that I need to recharge and get back to it. I am fortunate to have a job that I enjoy. Not many people have that privilege. I overheard some of my...