Why I Do Not Recommend Dr. Ohhira’s “Probiotic”, a Review

by John Brisson | Jan 15, 2015 | Buyer Beware, Digestive Health, HSO

Everyone believes I have a vendetta against HSO’s. Maybe I do, maybe I do not. Honestly, I am just tired of everyone saying that HSO’s or that probiotics in general have no side effects whatsoever and that they are perfectly safe. Probiotics are our...

Organisms Inside You – Part 3: Entamoeba histolytica

by John Brisson | Jan 9, 2015 | Digestive Health, Opportunistic Microorganisms, Parasites

Entamoeba histolytica is an opportunistic protozoan. Infection of the parasite occurs from ingestion of contaminated food and water. The parasite usually remains in the colon and cecum but can cause invasive infections in immunocompromised individuals. Histolytica can...

Why Supplementing With Probiotics May Make You Ill – Part 1: Histamine

by John Brisson | Jan 5, 2015 | Digestive Health, Hormones/Neurotransmitters, Probiotics

Probiotics are important in maintaining our gut flora, but they can still cause issues just like any supplement and most issues with supplementation go unreported on the natural health blogosphere. Everyone writes about the pros of taking probiotics, but what are the...

Organisms Inside You Part 2: Cryptosporidium

by John Brisson | Jan 2, 2015 | Digestive Health, Opportunistic Microorganisms, Parasites

There are some parasites that spread in more ways then ingestion of contaminated food and water. If you swim on a regular basis, you might have contracted Cryptosporidium, even if you swim in chlorinated pools. Cryptosporidium is a genus of apicomplexan protozoans...

An Enzyme That May Allow Me to Eat Gluten Again?

by John Brisson | Dec 31, 2014 | Digestive Enzymes, Digestive Health

DPP IV is an enzyme that is becoming all the rage in digestive supplements. Many of the proposed claims of supplementing with this enzyme include: 1 Protection of the digestive system from gluten and casein ingestion. Mitigate gluten insensitivity and possibly Celiac...

Did Our Ancestors Gorge Themselves on Dirt and Ingest HSO’s Regularly?

by John Brisson | Dec 29, 2014 | Digestive Health, HSO

Dirt is rich in HSO’s! Some people in the Paleo movement are suggesting you consume your homegrown dirt covered fruits and vegetables without fully washing them. Ancient man did not wash his produce thoroughly, why should we? The Paleo blogosphere links the lack...