Biofilm: Why It Might Be Hard to Resolve Dysbiosis and How to Reduce It

by John Brisson | May 7, 2018 | Biofilm, Opportunistic Microorganisms, SIBO, Upper gut

Biofilm is any group of microorganisms that stick together in a large colony on a surface. Bacteria, for example, adhere themselves to a surface, and other bacteria using tiny hair-like appendages called pili. They also form polysaccharide matrices to enclose the...

Upper Gut Dysbiosis, Anxiety, Brain Fog, Fatigue, Is Ammonia the Cause?

by John Brisson | Jan 12, 2018 | Digestive Health, SIBO, Upper gut

When someone is suffering from dysbiosis, imbalances within the body can readily occur and make people ill. Upper gut dysbiosis is becoming more well-known and is separate from SIBO (small intestinal bacterial overgrowth) and colonic overgrowth. With new research, we...

Your Gallbladder Needs More Love and How to Give It – Part 1

by John Brisson | Apr 10, 2017 | Digestive Health, Upper gut

Your gallbladder is a tiny digestive organ that is very important to your digestive health. If you are on a ketogenic diet, optimal gallbladder function is important in the digestion of the ample fat in your diet. There are a lot more organs associated with your...

Endotoxin Reflux, A Cause of Leaky Esophagus and Cancer

by John Brisson | Dec 8, 2016 | Digestive Health, Endotoxin, Reflux, Upper gut

Everyone in the digestive health sphere writes about leaky gut, including me. I am guilty of fixating on the health and microbiome of the lower abdomen; most people who contact me suffer from general dysbiosis or SIBO (small intestine bacterial overgrowth). Many...

Endotoxin: Part 3 – Gallstones and Heart Disease Is There a Link?

by John Brisson | Aug 26, 2016 | Digestive Health, Endotoxin, Opportunistic Microorganisms, Upper gut

Since the 1960’s scientists saw a possible correlation between the development of gallstones and heart disease. Most people thought that it was just the risk factors associated with developing gallstones was the cause, not the issues with digestion. Obesity and...

Gastrin – Important Hormone for Stomach Health and Preventing Reflux

by John Brisson | Jul 11, 2016 | Digestive Health, Hormones/Neurotransmitters, Upper gut

Many of the chemicals on that list are neurotransmitters that are not at all surprising. There is currently plenty of exciting research going on trying to link the brain and gut together. This blog article will focus on gastrin and how it relates to our digestion. All...