Expert Insights

Knowing When It’s Low Stomach Acid

Hypochlorhydria, or low stomach acid, is a common condition linked to digestive disorders, including SIBO. Adequate hydrochloric acid (HCl) is essential as it serves as the body's natural defense...

Core Microbiome Signature: A Holistic Indicator of Health

A recently published study introduces an innovative approach to understanding the gut microbiome's role in human health. Researchers identified a "Core Microbiome" composed of two essential bacterial.

5 minute hacks for a healthier brain with Dr Rangan Chatterjee

Exercises to boost your brain healthOn today's Braincare Podcast, the author of the ultimate health-hack book, Feel Better in 5, shares tried and tested exercises that will boost your brain health....

This could save your life

People rarely come to see me for good news, and today was no exception.This could save your life.Lipoprotein(a), or Lp(a), is a genetic cholesterol particle that significantly increases...

Emotional Intelligence and Relationships

Emotional intelligence is the ability to recognize, understand and manage our own emotions, as well as the capacity to recognize and influence the emotions of others to foster better relationships....

Alcohol, Tobacco and Cannabis

Alcohol is one of the most commonly consumed substances, though reducing consumption to minimal levels (two drinks or less per week) is generally healthier. Even moderate alcohol intake can...

I’m A Dermatologist & I Self-Diagnosed My Skin Cancer

I grew up in New York and thanks to Jersey Shore, being tanned was a “cool” thing to do. “Gym, tan, laundry” was baked into the culture. Before I became a dermatologist, I had a Planet Fitness...

Choline

Choline is an essential nutrient critical for various bodily functions, including brain development, liver health, and muscle function. It acts as a precursor to acetylcholine, a neurotransmitter...

Your gut bacteria are literally feeding each other

Most people think about gut health in terms of which bacteria they have. The emerging science says it’s more about what those bacteria are doing together.Cross-feeding is the process by which one...