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Leaky Gut, Leaky Brain – Tight Junction Dysfuntion

Dr Zach Bush gives us a comprehensive understanding of how our tight junctions are breaking down and creating inflammation in part due to Monsanto's glyphosate. ...

Food is the Best Medicine – Dr Natasha Campbell McBride

Dr Natasha Campbell McBride talks about how processed our foods are and the importance of nutrient dense traditional foods. ...

Gut Microbiota: Mind-Altering Micro-Organisms

Excerpts from the research article Mind-altering microorganisms: the impact of the gut microbiota on brain and behavior, includes info on the vagus nerve. ...

Intestinal Bacteria, the Vagus Nerve and Your Brain

The vagus nerve connects the brain to several parts of the digestive system. It's what tells your brain how hungry you are, based on what it senses in your belly. The vagus nerve has also been shown to carry signals ...

A Gut Check for Many Ailments

Interesting look at how the gut and vagus nerve work together to create a whole other system of communication and how the hormones and neurotransmitters generated in the gut interact with other organs. ...

Treatments for Infant Colic

Interesting and in depth discussion on colic and how to deal with it, probiotics, craniosacral therapy and fennel tea are all discussed. ...