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It is summertime and that can only mean one thing: Beach, here I go! Since it is the sunniest time of the year, we thought we’d talk about whether the beach and the ocean are good for our health, and more specifically, our microbiome.Although it is not a surprise, everything in nature is an ecosystem and needs to be balanced for it to work optimally, and bodies of water are not exempt. Today you will learn about lakes microbes, ocean microbes, and even sand microbes and we will discuss some other studies as we talk about all this. You will find the links of the studies below.Links:Freshwater microbes: https://medcraveonline.com/JMEN/microbiomes-of-freshwater-lake-ecosystemsnbsp.html#:~:text=The%20microbiomes%20in%20lake%20ecosystems,for%20different%20groups%20of%20bacteria.Ocean Microbes: https://www.science.org/doi/10.1126/science.aac8455#:~:text=The%20ocean%20microbiome%20is%20a,members%20is%20now%20becoming%20familiarStudy skin test microbiome: https://asm.org/Press-Releases/2019/June/Ocean-Swimming-Alters-Skin-Microbiome,-Increasing#:~:text=%E2%80%93%20June%2022%2C%202019%20%E2%80%93%20Swimming,the%20American%20Society%20for%20Microbiology..Surfer-biome: https://ucsdnews.ucsd.edu/feature/surfing_the_world_for_microbeshttps://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2018/01/180115094243.htmSand microbes: https://asm.org/Articles/2017/August/sandy-beach-microbes-the-good-the-bad-and-the-fles
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We are genuinely excited to discuss new research about our incredible microbiome, but of course, we wouldn't talk about this without having with us our expert… Andrea Mcbeth!Researchers have been debating whether we should try to get our microbiomes back to a more ‘ancestral microbiome’ – the kind of microbiome we had before we had all of these environmental exposures to things that kill members of our microbiomes. This would be the ‘rewilding’ strategy. Essentially the idea would be that we would try to have microbiomes that looked like they did before industrialization.To understand the details of this amazing paper, listen to this episode and you will be able to understand the amazing power of our microbes!Paper Link: https://www.cell.com/trends/molecular-medicine/fulltext/S1471-4914(22)00113-7?_returnURL=https%3A%2F%2Flinkinghub.elsevier.com%2Fretrieve%2Fpii%2FS1471491422001137%3Fshowall%3Dtrue
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Did you know that we all have something called the cannabinoid system? Have you heard about Cannabinoids Food? Well, this system is one of the most important physiologic systems involved in establishing and maintaining human health. With its complex actions in our immune system, nervous system, and virtually all of the body’s organs, the endocannabinoids are literally a bridge between body and mind. By understanding this system, we begin to see a mechanism that could connect brain activity and states of physical health and disease.If you want to know more about it, Dr. Joe, Heather, and Romi are here to discuss everything about it and also what a cannabinoid-rich diet means. In addition, we will discuss the new book written by Dr. Joe titled The Cannabinoid CookbookEnjoy this episode!
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Have you heard of Fecal Microbiota Transplant? Did you know there are studies analyzing the impact of this on our health? Is this a possible anti-aging hack?
All these questions and more will be answered in this episode. We will be bringing Andrea Mcbeth to join our discussion and provide insightful information about the FMT world and studies conducted regarding the impact of this on our health.
Join us in this exciting conversation and read the articles so you can also enjoy this exciting topic as much as we do!
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NY Times Article: https://nypost.com/2022/05/04/fecal-transplants-are-latest-anti-aging-hack-poo-pill-study/
Study: https://microbiomejournal.biomedcentral.com/articles/10.1186/s40168-022-01243-w -
Food and exercise are two things that significantly impact our microbiome, but there is one more that we sometimes forget and in fact, is one of the most important ones: Sleep!
How many hours do you sleep daily? How exposed are you to the blue light before going to sleep? Did you know we have an internal clock?
All these and more will be covered in this episode. We will talk about different research studies and how the results can be translated into our life.
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Cinco de Mayo is almost here and so is Tequila!
In previous episodes, we discussed the effect of beer on the microbiome, now it is time to discuss tequila and its effect on our body. We will discuss current myths and the scientific research behind our answers.
Which type of tequila do you consume? Does the type of tequila affect the severity of the hangover? Is Tequila good for the bones and for the brain? All these and more will be discussed in this fun episode!
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Do you take a hot or a cold shower? Is it better to do cold therapies or hot therapies? Do they have the same effect on the body? Does temperature have an impact on the microbiome?
All these questions and more will be covered in this incredible episode! In order to discuss such a great topic we decided to bring a very special guest, his name is Dr. Tyler Jean and he will be talking about the different temperature therapies and their impact not only on the microbiome but also on the overall health.
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Do you exercise? What type of physical activity? For how long? At what time? These are all important questions that will be answered in this episode due to the impact that exercise has on our microbiome.
The main things that contribute to the microbiome are diet, sleep, and exercise. We have talked a lot about diet in previous episodes, but this week we will talk about exercise. And then we will discuss sleep in the future.
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Did you know that over time, stress can cause levels of gut bacteria (the gut microbiome) to become unbalanced? This leads to changes in neurotransmitter function and perpetuates increased stress and anxiety in the brain. Given where everything in the world has been, the level of stress people are experiencing is over the top. Today we are going to talk about stress and the microbiome. The way the microbiome and stress interact is through cortisol, neurotransmitters, and cytokines. It’s a big complex interaction, so let’s start... Enjoy the episode!
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We are coming up on St. Patrick’s day which has become synonymous with beer. So today, let’s talk about alcohol and the microbiome!Beer has two major things going for it. For one thing, it is a fermented food. Beer, wine, and cider are all fermented. They don’t contain probiotics, but they do contain phenolics, and we know phenolics have an impact on the microbiome. And the second thing... well you will have to listen to this episode in order to find out.Enjoy St. Patrick's Day everyone!Cheers!
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Do you hold your pee for too long? Do you suffer from several UTIs a year? Do you take antibiotics every time you have a UTI?
If you answered yes to at least one of these, then this is an episode you cannot miss. Episode 17 is all about UTIs and their relationship with the microbiome. In order to explain this in a more dynamic way, we decided to bring a special guest, Luciano Garofalo, who will explain to us the world of UTIs.
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Chocolate, massages, wine, candles... all these things can be associated with one word: Romance!
We are still in the month of love and we thought it would be fun to talk about all the things that are involved during this month and understand how they can affect our microbiome in a positive or negative way.
Which one of these four things is your favorite?
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We are almost at the end of the month of love, but we decided to invite one more special guest this month. Her name is Dr. Corina Dunlap and she is a women's health expert, especially around the topic of fertility.
In this episode, she will be talking about the concept of fertility, how does the microbiome affects fertility, what other things could affect it, how much time should a couple wait if they are trying to conceive but still have no results, and so much more...
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It is February and that means romance! A little kissing, a little hugging, and a little lovey-dovey... So let’s talk about sex and the microbiome.Have you ever wondered if having sex could change your vaginal microbiome? or even if the type of lubricant could make a difference in how your bacteria will react? If the answer is yes, this episode is for you! We will discuss these and so much more. It is an episode full of information and useful tips that you can use to fight that Bacterial Vaginosis, for example.Enjoy the episode and happy Valentine's everyone!
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The month of love is here and we can't be more excited to share all the great content we have been preparing for you!
In this episode, we decided to bring a special guest known as "the Hormone Savvy Doc" Her name is Carrie Jones and she is ready to teach you everything about hormones and how they are related to the microbiome. -
January 17th we celebrated Martin Luther King Jr. day, and in reconnaissance of this celebration, we decided to dedicate a full episode to talk about racial diversity and microbes.
Over the years, scientific studies have segregated people into different groups and the main differentiator has been race. In this episode, we discuss this approach and how this can result in misleading outcomes.
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Did you know that there is a month for Soup!?I know it sounds crazy! January is the month for soup, and we couldn't resist to talk about it and actually give you two great recipes that are not only delicious but extremely beneficial for your microbiota!See recipes below and let us know if you try them:Heather's Chicken Soup:Ingredients:1 organic fryer chicken (3-5 pounds)6 cups water1 pound bag of organic mini-carrots2 organic celery stalks, sliced into 1/4-inch-thick slices1 organic large onion, chopped1 organic small onion, minced3 bay leafs1 tsp poultry seasoning2 tbsp of organic olive oilDirections:Cook the chicken and make the chicken soup broth.After the chicken is done cooking, turn off the heat.Use tongs to remove it from the water and set the carcass and chicken on a cookie sheet to cool. Remove the meat from the carcass and shred or cut into bite size pieces.Add vegetables (carrots, celery, chopped onion) to broth which should still be on your stove top. Increase heat to bring to a boil.When chicken is ready, add to the pot and add some bay leaves. Boil for 10-20 minutes – until carrots are tender.Add salt to taste.Romi's CocoLeek Soup:Ingredients:2-3 leeks3 garlic cloves1 unsweetened coconut milk can1 cup of bone brothSalt and pepper to tasteDirections:Cut the leeks and garlic cloves.Put them in pot with 1/2 of the broth. Add salt and pepper and let it cook until they are soft. Add more broth if you need to.Add the coconut milk and cook it at low temperature for 15 mins.Put everything in the blender and then serve on a plate.Enjoy!
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Have you developed your own microbiome resolution? If not, this is an episode you can't miss!
In this episode, we will have Andrea Mcbeth back and we will discuss about some of the exciting findings from microbiome research this past year. In addition, we will talk about our microbiome resolution and challenge you to develop yours!
If you would like to have a more in-depth understanding of the studies we discussed, you can visit the following links:
- Melanoma and Probiotic study: https://www.science.org/doi/10.1126/science.aaz7015#.YdNsHGma2bp.twitter
- Raj Patel book: https://www.amazon.com/Inflamed-Deep-Medicine-Anatomy-Injustice/dp/0374602514
- ISAPP: https://www.nature.com/articles/s41575-021-00440-6
- C. diff Vaccine: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/34483022/
- Fermented Foods: https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S0092867421007546 -
Holidays are here and in this episode, we will discuss our holiday traditions and how they can have an impact on our microbiome. Did you know that Christmas trees have around 8 pesticides and some of them are really toxic to humans and pets? Did you know that soy wax candles are safer and cleaner than paraffin candles?
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Have you ever been prescribed antibiotics? Have you ever wondered if it is really necessary? In this episode, we will explain to you, in a very interesting way, many of the concerns that currently exist about the use of antibiotics.
To explain this topic, we decided to use the book "Missing Microbes" written by Martin J. Blaser and discuss the top five points discussed in the book and bring Heather's and Romi's expertise to further discuss and expand on each topic. - Laat meer zien
