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Kiran Krishnan is a research microbiologist and a health and wellness expert who aims to make complex information understandable to all. He has founded a number of successful health and supplement companies over the last 20 years including co-founding and leading Microbiome Labs, the preeminent, microbiome therapeutics focused brand among healthcare professionals. He is currently a co-founder and partner in 3 other companies that aim to revolutionize wellness care. He has conducted and published several research studies in scientific journals, has published chapters in scientific textbooks/references books, has global patents and is a sought after speaker on human health and the microbiome. In this episode, Kiran lays out why including fiber is important, and talks about the main causes of leaky gut, and what you can do to achieve a thriving gut microbiome. Learn more about Kiran here: http://www.sivcare.com Instagram: @kiranbiome Register here for Kiran's FREE upcoming live webinar, Optimize Your Microbiome & Regain Your Health, on January 28, 2025, 4pm PST, 7pm EST: https://xan560.isrefer.com/go/byrg/a184/?utm_source=affiliate Get 15% off Peluva minimalist shoe with coupon code COACHTARA here: http://peluva.com/coachtara CHAPTERS: 0:00 Intro 6:00 Fiber 25:30 Leaky gut 33:40 A thriving microbiome 47:07 Leaky skin

Dr. Haroldo Magarinos is a Chilean dentist specializing in Periodontics, Oral Medicine, and Implantology. After over a decade of conventional practice and university teaching, he decided to pursue his passion and become a board-certified naturopathic doctor in 2018. He also specialized in Integrative Biological Dental Medicine, Homeopathy, Live blood analysis, Peptide therapy, and Advanced Clinical Ozone therapy. Dr. Haroldo has long been a strong advocate for studying the human microbiome, firmly believing that treating patients with dysbiosis can prevent and even reverse many prevalent forms of chronic disease. He currently works as a clinical consultant in microbiome metagenomic analysis for Microbiome Labs and is the co-founder and director of Revolution Gut Health, an online platform that offers coaching services to everyone who wants to learn and improve microbiome-related health conditions. In this episode, Dr. Haroldo Magarinos shares information on the history of fluoridation and why he believes it's safer to avoid fluoride. Learn more about Dr. Haroldo here: https://revolutionguthealth.com/ Instagram: @drharoldo Watch the previous show with Dr. Magarinos here: https://www.taragarrison.com/blog/drharoldomagarinos Get 15% off Peluva minimalist shoe with coupon code COACHTARA here: https://peluva.com/ CHAPTERS: 0:00 Intro 3:12 Dr. Haroldo's background 5:21 Why not fluoridate water 18:47 No single study to prove safety 27:44 Oral health best practices 36:48 Alternatives to fluoride 43:30 Hydroxyapatite forms  

Bone Coach™ Osteoporosis & Osteopenia - Joining us today to explore microbiome, skin health, gut health, inflammation, and bone degeneration is Kiran Krishnan.=>>FREE Stronger Bones Masterclass (Gain Access Now!)=>>FREE 7-Day Osteoporosis Kickstart=>>Apply to join the Stronger Bones Solution Program w/ the Bone Coach™ Team***Topics Covered0:00 - Episode start2:24 - Meet research microbiologist and health expert, Kiran Krishnan3:55 - How Kiran co-founded Microbiome Labs and its mission to bridge the gap between research and impactful health products7:23 - Fascinating discoveries about the microbiome10:42 - Exploring different microbiomes in the body16:00 - Relationship between skin aging, systemic inflammation, and chronic diseases like osteoporosis21:45 - Practical steps to maintain a healthy skin microbiota24:49 - Where to access Siv, a skin microbiome serum26:04 - How microbes communicate and collaborate across ecosystems 34:26 - The connection between chronic inflammation, immune responses, and the balance between bone building and resorption38:12 - How Saccharomyces Boulardii supports gut health, inflammation reduction, and calcium absorption critical for bone health43:22 - Where to find more information about Kiran Krishnan and microbiome education***Resources MentionedFind all resources mentioned and show notes @=>> https://bonecoach.com/kiran-krishnan-microbiome-labs-gut-health ***What can you do to support your bone health and this podcast?1. Hit the “Subscribe” Button. 2. Leave a review. Thank you!

In today's episode with Kiran Krishnan, you'll hear us take a deep dive into: 1. The power of the microbiome for health outcomes 2. The role of the microbiome in hormone regulation 3. What is a toxic microbiome and how does it affect health? 4. Gut health and chronic inflammation 5. Leaky gut and leaky skin 6. How to effectively nourish the gut microbiome 7. Probiotics for improved gut health Kiran is a well-known research microbiologist with 16 years of experience in the dietary supplement and nutrition industry. He is also the Co-Founder and Chief Scientific Officer of Microbiome Labs. Moreover, Kiran is a sought-after speaker at numerous medical and nutrition conferences and he leads the widely popular monthly Microbiome Series webinars. Order tests through Rupa Health, the BEST place to order functional medicine lab tests from 30+ labs - https://www.rupahealth.com/reference-guide

I am thrilled to have the amazing Kiran Krishnan joining me on the podcast today. Kiran is a research microbiologist and health and wellness expert who aims to make complex information understandable for everyone. He has founded several successful health and supplement companies over the last 20 years, including Microbiome Labs, the preeminent microbiome therapeutics-focused brand amongst healthcare professionals. Kiran has also conducted many research studies and published chapters in scientific textbooks. He has global patents and has become a sought-after speaker on human health and the microbiome. In our discussion, we dive into leaky gut, its contributing factors, and the roles of endotoxins and lipopolysaccharides. We clarify postprandial endotoxemia, exploring how perimenopause and menopause affect the microbiome and the impact of oral contraceptives and synthetic hormones. We highlight common symptoms of gastrointestinal issues, including problems associated with bloating, and explain how the immune system- innate and adaptive, impacts gut health. We also discuss the significance of keystone species like akkermansia, the importance of diversity, the role of stool testing, and the value of fiber, touching on the polarizing nature of dietary dogma and improving gut health through supplementation and lifestyle changes.  This conversation is the first in a series on the gut microbiome, and I am confident you will enjoy it. IN THIS EPISODE YOU WILL LEARN: Why leaky gut has specific significance for women in perimenopause and menopause Why it is essential to understand and address a leaky gut How intestinal permeability lies at the root of most chronic diseases The factors that contribute to a leaky gut What postprandial endotoxemia is  The symptoms of a leaky gut The difference between innate and adaptive immune responses How chronic conditions like diabetes and obesity impact the immune system  The role of the microbiome in disease susceptibility Bacterial that are beneficial for gut health Why it is essential to have a diverse diet comprised of whole foods Supplements and lifestyle practices that support gut health BIO: Kiran is a research microbiologist and a health and wellness expert who aims to make complex information understandable to all. He has founded a number of successful health and supplement companies over the last 20 years including co-founding and leading Microbiome Labs, the preeminent, microbiome therapeutics-focused brand among healthcare professionals. He is currently a co-founder and partner in 3other companies that aim to revolutionize wellness care. He has conducted and published several research studies in scientific journals, has published chapters in scientific textbooks/reference books, has global patents, and is a sought-after speaker on human health and the microbiome Connect with Cynthia Thurlow   Follow on Twitter Instagram LinkedIn Check out Cynthia's website Submit your questions to support@cynthiathurlow.com Connect with Kiran Krishnan On Instagram Facebook

As promised: Part 2 is here, with microbiologist @kiranbiome and it is a deep dive into the mechanism for “leakiness” of our body's barrier functions. He took my nightclub bouncer and ran with it and I think you'll find more empowerment when it comes to understanding and working with issues related to: Leaky GutLeaky SkinLeaky Brain …as we explore: Why does it happen? What's going on with these issues? Why treating the symptoms is not the best way forward and how can we build healthier barriers and immune responses? Enjoy the show - Low Tox Life podcast is anywhere you like to listen to podcasts - send it to anyone experiencing inflammation - with gut issues, skin issues or cognitive symptoms. It is jam-packed and we're here to help. Be sure to go back to Part 1 that we did here, centred mainly on gut health building blocks and pitfalls. https://www.lowtoxlife.com/show-387-thriving-body-biomes-part-1-with-kiran-krishnan/Kiran Krishnan is a research microbiologist and a health and wellness expert who aims to make complex information understandable to all. He has founded a number of successful health and supplement companies over the last 20 years including co-founding and leading Microbiome Labs, the preeminent, microbiome therapeutics-focused brand among healthcare professionals. Can't wait to see what you think of the show, Alexx xThank you to this month's show sponsors for helping you make your low tox swaps easier: @ausclimate gives you 10% off their range for the whole of 2024, with brilliant Winix Air Purifiers, the best Dehumidifiers I've ever used and their new energy-efficient heating range. code LOWTOXLIFE https://bit.ly/ShopAusclimate@waterscofilters From August 1 to September 15 you have 12% off all new @waterscofilters water filters, including their under-sink and shower filters. Use code LOWTOXLIFE at the check out. Filter out all the nasties, add back in 60+ trace minerals + upgrade your water. Enjoy! https://bit.ly/3WJvOgd@ediblebeautyau is a naturopath-crafted personal care & makeup brand with plenty to rave about. They're giving us a $79 product for FREE which happens to be my fave in their range (ok, it was my idea! Hehe) Add it to your cart, then all you have to do is spend $75 on whatever else you fancy trying or stocking up on from their range; use code LOWTOXLIFE at check out and hey presto: The price of the serum will magically become $ZERO https://bit.ly/3yxNC4uBe sure to join me on Instagram @lowtoxlife and tag me with your shares and AHAs of this week's episode. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode of the Clinician's Corner we have Research Microbiologist and Chief Scientific Officer at Microbiome Labs (one of our very favorite probiotic companies), Kiran Krishnan, sharing some of the most compelling research connecting the gut and the brain. As we all know, we are currently living in the “era of the microbiome”, and there is daily development in understanding the complex and bi-directional relationship between our digestive system and our brains. This is evolving into the popular concept of the Gut-Brain Axis (GBA). Kiran explains how the microbiome ecosystem can influence central nervous system physiology through production of anti-inflammatory compounds, maintenance of a strong intestinal barrier, production of neurotransmitters, regulation of stress response, and vagal nerve stimulation. In this episode, we dive into: How mood disorders such as anxiety and depression, as well as common digestive issues such as indigestion can be precursors to cognitive decline and Alzheimer's Disease  How the gut and the brain are actually two components of the same system The bi-directional relationship between stress and the microbiome The key source of endotoxin-driven inflammation, and how to stop it The concept of microbiome clouds and how this can influence our clinical approach The top two driving factors that drive dysregulation in both the gut and the brain Fascinating new research on a specific strain of Bifidobacterium Longum that has been shown to dramatically reduce inflammation And of course, invaluable clinical pearls on how to integrate these learnings with our clients in day-to-day practice Get your FREE PASS to our Clinical Success Showcase here If you've not heard Kiran speak before, you're in for a treat.  He has been involved in the dietary supplement and nutrition market for the past 17 years, coming from a strict research background, working for years in product development for Amano Enzyme, USA, one of the world's largest suppliers of therapeutic enzymes, designed and conducted dozens of human clinical trials in human nutrition, and now in his role as Chief Scientific Officer at Physician's Exclusive and Microbiome Labs. He has developed over 50 private-label nutritional products for small to large brands in the global market, is a frequent lecturer on the Human Microbiome at Medical and Nutrition Conferences, and is currently involved in 9 novel human clinical trials on probiotics and the human microbiome. Stay in touch with Kiran: Website: https://microbiomelabs.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kiranbiome/ Want access to more industry experts like Kiran Krishnan? All RWS alumni are invited to join our RWS Clinician's Corner live, meaning you get exclusive access to thought leaders on the latest research, products, tools, and best practices to get your clients exceptional results - and, ask them your very own questions. Pretty awesome, right? Learn more about becoming a Restorative Wellness Practitioner and taking advantage of this alumni benefit here: https://restorativewellnesssolutions.com Disclaimer The views expressed in the RWS Clinician's Corner series are those of the individual speakers and interviewees, and do not necessarily reflect the views of Restorative Wellness Solutions, LLC. Restorative Wellness Solutions, LLC does not specifically endorse or approve of any of the information or opinions expressed in the RWS Clinician's Corner series. The information and opinions expressed in the RWS Clinician's Corner series are for educational purposes only and should not be construed as medical advice. If you have any medical concerns, please consult with a qualified healthcare professional. Restorative Wellness Solutions, LLC is not liable for any damages or injuries that may result from the use of the information or opinions expressed in the RWS Clinician's Corner series. By viewing or listening to this information, you agree to hold Restorative Wellness Solutions, LLC harmless from any and all claims, demands, and causes of action arising out of or in connection with your participation. Thank you for your understanding.

In this episode of the Defiant Health podcast, I have a special guest: microbiologist Kiran Krishnan, PhD.   In addition to conducting research on microbiome and health issues, Dr. Krishnan also built a successful company called Microbiome Labs, a major provider of unique probiotic products.Dr.  Krishnan has gained an international reputation for innovative thinking on microbiome issues pioneering, for instance, the science and application of spore-forming microbes. His studies have shown that such spore formers can reduce endotoxemia, minimize the damage done by antibiotics, and increase microbial diversity. In this interview, Dr. Krishnan tells us about a novel approach to skin health he and his team have developed.  ___________________________________________________________________For BiotiQuest probiotics including Sugar Shift, go here.A 15% discount is available for Defiant Health podcast listeners by entering discount code UNDOC15 (case-sensitive) at checkout.*_________________________________________________________________________________Get your 15% Paleovalley discount on fermented grass-fed beef sticks, Bone Broth Collagen, low-carb snack bars and other high-quality organic foods here.* For 12% off every order of grass-fed and pasture-raised meats from Wild Pastures, go here.Support the Show.Books: Super Gut: The 4-Week Plan to Reprogram Your Microbiome, Restore Health, and Lose Weight Wheat Belly: Lose the Wheat, Lose the Weight and Find Your Path Back to Health; revised & expanded ed

Kiran Krishnan is a Research Microbiologist and has been involved in the dietary supplement and nutrition market for the past 20 years. He comes from a strict research background having spent several years with hands-on R&D in the fields of molecular medicine and microbiology at the University of Iowa. He left University research to take several leadership positions in global companies in Business Development and Product Development. Most recently, Kiran is the General Manager for Novozymes One Health America, Microbiome Labs, a leader in microbiome and probiotic research. He is a frequent lecturer on the Human Microbiome at Medical and Nutrition Conferences. He is an expert guest on National Radio and Satellite radio and has been a guest speaker on several Health Summits as a microbiome expert. He is currently involved in over 18 novel human clinical trials on probiotics and the human microbiome. Kiran is also on the Scientific Advisory Board for 7 other companies in the industry. Kiran has published clinical trials in peer-reviewed, scientific journals and several global patents in his name.

On today's episode, I'm going to talk about five things you should look into if you're experiencing fertility challenges. And some of these things may actually provide answers if you have been diagnosed with unexplained infertility. It's important to note that this episode is not meant to give any medical advice and it is not meant to override what your healthcare provider has diagnosed you with or has advised you to do, but it is something that may help uncover a lot of questions that you have. So, staytuned. In this episode I will go over: -Common ways to uncover hidden reasons for unexplained infertility. -Why your gut can be a key factorin your fertility health. -What type of doctor you should choose to get baseline tests Click here to save your spot in the Winter Cohort of The Wholesome Fertility Transformation! https://www.michelleoravitz.com/Fertility-Transformation-Group-Coaching Pick up your free e-book mentioned in the podcast here: https://www.michelleoravitz.com/making_the_clean_choice_for_fertility For more information about Michelle, visit www.michelleoravitz.com   The Wholesome Fertility facebook group is where you can find free resources and support: https://www.facebook.com/groups/2149554308396504/   Instagram: @thewholesomelotusfertility   Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thewholesomelotus    Before I get to today's podcast episode, I have an exciting announcement to make. Over the past few months, I've been working very hard to create a program that gives you the main things you've been asking for. Hands on support for me, access to my proven foundational framework, and community and accountability. Most importantly, I've created this program to take you off the roller coaster of your fertility struggles and give you the tools to transform your fertility in just eight weeks.  I am honored to introduce you to The Wholesome Fertility Transformation.  A live eight week coaching program  designed to guide you through a proven, evidence based method of my signature program called The Wholesome Fertility Method. And that is the framework, but it will also provide hands on support with me to help you improve your chances of conceiving. So  I'll be running this program only four times a year, and each cohort is aligned with seasons, winter, spring, summer, and fall. Because each season only supports 10 people, it will have limited spots available. I will be putting a link on the episode notes that you can find it, and if you're interested, I would definitely do it as soon as possible because I am limiting the amount of people because I want to make it an intimate experience for all the participants so that I'm really able to help each individual. This program not only includes coaching calls, but it also has an initial onboarding call with me, which is a one on one. So it definitely. is catered to customize your specific needs and your specific questions. And I'm so excited to announce this. It is the first time ever that I'm doing this and it is open for a limited time. So if you are interested and you've been listening to this podcast , and you feel aligned with the things that I've been sharing, this will be that times a thousand so it really is my heart and soul poured into a program. It's also something where I will be there live with you to walk you through and help you to absolutely boost your chances of conceiving. And I work very hard to make sure that everybody I work with gets the most benefits and gets the outcome they signed up for. So I look forward to seeing you there!   [00:00:00] Welcome to the Wholesome Fertility Podcast. On today's episode, I'm going to talk about five things you should look into if you're experiencing fertility challenges. And some of these things may actually provide answers if you have been diagnosed with unexplained infertility. Now, this episode is not meant to give any medical advice and it is not meant to override. What your healthcare provider has diagnosed you with or has advised you to do, but it is something that may help uncover a lot of questions that you have. So, stay tuned. So the following five things I'm going to be talking about are things that I think can help uncover, especially if you have been diagnosed with unexplained infertility. Number one, I'm going to talk about testing. So hopefully you guys have already been tested, but this is something that sometimes I do get patients and they're experiencing fertility challenges and to my surprise, they [00:01:00] haven't gotten baseline tests, which can really help a lot. Especially just to rule out anything major. So number one, I do suggest that everybody get baseline tests with their doctors. And most of the time. Either your OB will cover these tests, and a lot of times they do. A reproductive endocrinologist is a better choice just because they specialize in reproductive medicine. And the OBs usually do understand a little bit, but they're not as well versed as a reproductive endocrinologist. And typically a reproductive endocrinologist will pay a little more attention to things like your thyroid and more anything really that has to do with fertility. So they are types of doctors that I recommend going to if you are experiencing fertility challenges, just because you're going to get a lot more of a [00:02:00] thorough workup. And some of these baseline tests they usually do are day two, three of your period. And typically blood is drawn during that time. And they check for lots of different hormones, but that's where they find out your FSH and how high it is. And if that means that your ovaries aren't responding as well. And then they also check typically a full thyroid panel. So basically it's a bunch of different hormones that give a lot of insight to the doctor to figure out what's going on. And again, this is a baseline and typically this is really where a lot of doctors will start. Another thing that they will recommend, and it is a little bit more of a procedure, but it's not terrible. It's not like they put you under, but an HSG to make sure that your tubes are clear. Again, it's a, bit of a procedure, it's not the most comfortable thing in the [00:03:00] world. But once it's over, typically, you should feel fine. And I do highly recommend doing that because You could look into everything and not figure out why things aren't working But then when you find out if your tubes are partially or fully blocked it's important for so many reasons because you need to know if that's the reason why you're not conceiving and then it can also lead you into Looking into other things like was there pelvic inflammation, or you can also look into possibly endometriosis, like what could it be that's possibly blocking your tubes? And that can kind of lead you into a whole host of other things, but things that are actually really important to look into. And also, if it's partially blocked, it can cause an increased chance of ectopic pregnancy, which is dangerous. And that's something that you really want to look into. So, those [00:04:00] are the reasons why I think it's really important to look into an HSG, because everything that you're doing, taking care of yourself, you can go to acupuncture, you could do lots of different natural ways of trying It's not going to make a difference if your tubes are blocked. So that's something that's really important to look into. Typically they'll also do an ultrasound and that's where they'll look at like your number of follicles and how they're growing. If there are too many, which typically you'll see with PCOS and they call it polycystic ovary. And the cysts are actually lots of follicles that are growing, but they're not fully maturing and not fully ovulating. So, that will also give you insight on which direction you should go into. And then also, let's not forget about the men, a semen analysis, and they also do ultrasounds, and they look into the sperm and how they're operating, if they're Shape is optimal, and that typically will be the morphology, the look at the number, [00:05:00] is it high enough to make a difference, and also the motility, how they move, and how much semen there is. Sometimes they can be dehydrated and not have enough seminal fluid. So all those things are definitely important to look at and then with an ultrasound They'll look to make sure that all the parts are okay and like with women they'll look at like the tubes and men Sometimes they'll see that there's a varicose cell, which is basically An enlarged vein that can cause issues with the sperm as well so it's important to really just get baselines for everybody and typically that will be covered with insurance and But that really, it depends on the office, it depends on the state, I don't know, like, or it depends on the type of insurance you have, but typically labs. Are covered by insurance and so that's number one. You really want to rule out like the big stuff and that is with mainstream medicine [00:06:00] conventional medicine baseline testing you want to make sure that You just rule out like all the big things. So that's number one I think everybody should be doing this regardless if you end up wanting to get IVF or not I think a lot of people get hesitant about going to a fertility clinic because they think That that means they're going to do IVF. They may suggest IVF. You don't have to say yes or no you could just go and get the tests One thing that I can say is they will know what they're doing as far as the testing goes So it is important to at least just gather information and they will be better to go to them for information when it comes to fertility Then your OB because your OB does a bunch of other things, but they're not specifically specialized in fertility You want somebody who's specialized and really understands what it means and what the body's supposed to do And what is out of whack and what are things that are like red flags to pay attention to? So that's something that I definitely [00:07:00] suggest Number two, connected to testing, but functional testing, so that's a little bit different. It's a little bit more detailed, so for example, the Dutch test, that's something that I run. It stands for Dried Urine Test for Comprehensive Hormones, and it really is an amazing test. I love it. And all you have to do is really urinate at a certain time of the month, and that basically, they'll have you urinate at different times of the day so that they can see how your hormones fluctuate. That's really why this test is so superior is because Usually when you go and get tests, it's one snapshot at one time of the day and this test will take those snapshots throughout the day throughout to see like what is your waking cortisol and are you waking up enough? Do you possibly have signs of adrenal fatigue and sometimes [00:08:00] even though we're not diagnosing, sometimes you will see patterns that typically happen with low thyroid, but what that could do is it can alert. The person that you're working with or, you know, as a practitioner to go and get further tests done with your doctor. And also we can look into progesterone. So perhaps you might need progesterone. It also looks into how your estrogen is metabolizing in your body. And if you're estrogen dominant, if you have the right type of estrogen, your, your body's really processing it correctly. It also looks at your melatonin at night, which is really important. It's important for many different reasons, and it also looks into your DHEA and confirms if you're ovulating. So there's so many things that it does, and it even looks into certain nutrients that you have in your body. Like glutathione or B12. So, do you need to supplement with [00:09:00] more glutathione? It gives the practitioner a little more detail and a little bit more guidance on how to treat you more specifically. So, I highly recommend the Dutch test at least once. to really get a clear picture of what's happening in your system. And then if it is imbalanced, I would definitely suggest doing it again after a couple of months of implementing certain diet and supplement regimens and lifestyle suggestions that your practitioner gives you. So that's definitely something that I would look into. So another thing that I highly suggest from functional testing is food sensitivity tests. Because that's going to help you understand if there are certain foods that are irritating your system. If you are sensitive to foods that can cause inflammation, it basically is going to drain your body because when your body is resistant to something and it's causing kind of like a hyper immunity, then it's going to drain the energy of your body. And we don't [00:10:00] want that. That's number one. Number two, if you do end up getting more inflamed, then you're not going to be able to absorb nutrients correctly. You want your nutrient absorption. to be as efficient as possible because you want your energy, which happens from nutrient absorption. You want your energy to be as efficient as possible because conception takes a lot of energy. High energy is required for reproduction to occur. So that is definitely something that I would highly recommend and I think is very important. So related to that, I would definitely recommend, if you can, gut testing as well. And that you could do at home from a functional test for gut. And typically, you'll get a small sample of the stool. It's not as bad as it seems. You just take a little like sample of your poop. While you're wiping and then you send it you put it in a little vial and you [00:11:00] send it in and what that does is they check your microbiome, and they can also look at factors that contribute to inflammation in the body and I've worked with people for months and then once we started to do, we've done a gut test. like months later, my patient decided she wanted to do it. Not everybody wants to do it because it is costly, but her choice to do it actually helped me as the practitioner to see, to get more insight on shifting our supplements. And I'll be honest, that was huge. It was a key factor and it really did change a lot because she ended up getting pregnant. Like shortly after so it definitely helped lower the inflammation. We got a little bit of a better Insight on what was going on in her gut and the guts really important when it comes to fertility health Something else I recommend. This is another test which is often [00:12:00] ignored or Maybe not even ignored people don't even know about it And that is vaginal microbiome testing. So, basically, it's a swab in the vagina and you basically send it in and it tests for the microbiome of the vagina. Like, basically, if also not just the microbiome but also the acidity. And what they found is that there is a correlation, which is fascinating, with inflammation in the uterus. and an imbalanced vaginal microbiome. And there's also a correlation between unexplained infertility and an imbalance of vaginal microbiome. And it's also linked with frequent miscarriages, and it's also linked with failed IVF transfers. So that is really, that was blew me away when I saw it. I remember going to Megasporobiotic, the company that makes it, it's [00:13:00] a probiotic that I highly recommend and the company that makes it, they're called Microbiome Labs, and I went one weekend and saw a bunch of speakers, one of which was Dr. Jolene Brighton, and she talked about this. She talked about the importance of vaginal microbiome, and I was floored because I couldn't believe it. I couldn't believe What it was connected to and all of the things, I mean, just to think that women are going through months and months and months and months and not even realizing that this is the case or if they're trying to prepare their body for a transfer and not realizing that they need to protect themselves and, and make sure that this is not an issue because they're spending so much money. So that was fascinating. And another thing that I found fascinating was once I started learning more about this and implementing it. I had one patient who was doing her retrieval and transfer in Spain, and so she already did the [00:14:00] retrieval. She had eggs, and she was going to go for her transfer in Spain. In Spain, it is commonplace to check the vaginal microbiome, and they actually always give vaginal suppositories, so that would be the solution if there is an issue, is vaginal suppositories that are probiotics. And that should start to regulate it. So she was getting ones from Spain. I was really fascinated. And interestingly enough, she ended up getting pregnant. So it was a successful transfer, but I thought it was so fascinating that that is something that is so ignored really in the US. So that's something that I started. to a lot of my patients who are having unexplained infertility, frequent miscarriages or any kind of imbalance that seems to point in that direction. So that's something that I definitely suggest looking into. And what these tests can do is provide more insight on what's going on, more clarity, [00:15:00] really, to understand. So you're not guessing, and you're not trying so many different things for so long, almost like a shot in the dark, without realizing, like, really what's going on. And the difference with functional testing, I mean, the, I guess the con is that they're out of pocket. They're not really covered by insurance, but they're a lot more sensitive to things that are often missed in conventional testing. So that I definitely recommend doing if you can. And then number three. Look into your energy. So I touched on this a little bit on the functional testing about energy and how important it is to have energy when it comes to conception. Conception is a very energy dependent process on your body and it needs a lot of fuel. A lot of fuel. And often times, We are having energy leaks that we [00:16:00] don't even realize are going on. And ask yourself, are you energy deficient? So, typically, if you feel especially after eating, you feel really drained, there might be something that you need to look into with your digestion. Or are you feeling drained at the end of the day? Are you getting enough sleep? Are you sleeping solid throughout the night? Or is it disrupted? It's not even about quantity, it's more about quality when it comes to sleep. Are there things or relationships that are draining you emotionally? I'll be honest, emotions are incredibly taxing if there are like certain negative emotions that you're feeling or sadness or frustration with certain relationships and sometimes you might need to really Make those boundaries firm so that you are not exposing yourself to things that are very energy draining Especially when you're going through this journey. So in this [00:17:00] journey, I always tell my patients my clients It's important to protect yourself. It's important to protect your personal energy and You shouldn't have to feel bad about it. So like if it means learning to say no, then that's what it means you have to learn to say no because ultimately, this is more important and it takes priority over everything and sometimes that means you have to draw firm boundaries around yourself and you're around your spouse and just really protect your own energy and not be around certain relationships or certain people or certain things that can drain that energy. So, it's really important to look into your energy and I highly suggest Even starting to journal could be like a little energy journal prompt looking into what is draining you Are there certain things that you feel like you're putting up with and just writing a [00:18:00] list and I remember doing that one time Because I had a coach that was telling me to do that Like what are the things that you are putting up with? I think that is such a great question What are things that you're putting up with because we all have things that we put up with and then just writing a list and then you can obviously Take out the ones that you can't not put up with. I mean, there's certain things that you just can't avoid. Okay. So that those are important things that you really can't escape, but then ask yourself, what are the things that you really don't need to be putting up with and how are ways that you can shut that down or close it off so that you won't have to put up with it? Because little by little, all that does is it really sheds light. on what it is in your life that's like sucking little bits of energy. So it could be little leaks. It doesn't have to be big. And I'll be honest, I'll give you one example, having a pile of clutter in the corner of your [00:19:00] room that you're like, you know, I'll get to this one day. living with that, every single time you see that clutter, it's going to leak a little bit of energy. So sometimes just taking that day out of your weekend and just saying, this is what I'm going to do. I'm going to actually take care of this list. I'm going to get rid of these things that have been hanging over my head. And that is a way to close an energy leak. Creating boundaries with people that drain you. That is another way. Setting boundaries at work, that's another way. I mean, there's little things. Expressing yourself for something that has not been expressed or you've been afraid to express. It might be uncomfortable, but that's another way that you can protect your energy. Because when you are holding onto something that you're not expressing and that needs to be said, That could be draining your energy. That's just like holding on to something that's like slowly brewing and sucking your energy. So forgiveness, that's another way of protecting your energy. Letting go of something, letting go of [00:20:00] certain resentments. I know it's very simplistic and it's not something that's going to happen overnight in certain cases, but these are things to just keep in mind because it's almost like a great example is like iPhone. All the things that are running in the background. Make it less energy efficient. It's not going to function as well So what are the things that are lying in the background of your life and they could be on all levels that are making you? Drained so those are things to keep in mind. Are you also over exercising and then I'm going to actually go into eating because that Definitely can impact if you're overeating that is not energy efficient if you're under eating that is not Energy efficient. So that takes us into number four, which is, are you eating enough or are you overeating? Are you eating what is good for your body? Are you eating energy rich foods? Are you eating processed foods, which are pretty much dead food in a package? [00:21:00] And yes, there are some freeze dried foods that are not so bad and they are made from whole foods. from real grown foods and they don't have tons of ingredients that you can't pronounce. So those are not so bad. They're kind of like in the middle, but are you eating things with lots of processing? Basically food that has no life or are you eating whole foods things that are nourishing your body? Things that your body's compatible with because it could be something that's grown that your body just doesn't respond well to. And that kind of takes us back. See, this is kind of everything's connected. It takes us back to the functional testing, the food sensitivities. Are you eating things that are right with your body? And truthfully, you can figure that out without necessarily having to do a test. Sometimes just writing a journal of how you feel when you eat certain foods, or even just paying attention. Like, you know what, whenever I eat dairy, I have diarrhea. Well, that can't be [00:22:00] good. So like things like that, like how does my body Feel. Do I get really bloated after I eat bread? I was bloated for years and years and years and I ignored that. And eventually I quit gluten and my energy shot up. So that's another thing. So like, are you eating the right foods? Are you eating a variety of foods? So the gut microbiome loves, again, we're making another connection. The gut microbiome loves variety. Trying to, you know, eating different things, eating different fibers, different like really the rainbow when it comes to your vegetables and your fruits and having healthy fats, having seeds, nuts, you know, things that feel good to your body and give you energy and also not overstuffing yourself because then your body can't absorb correctly your food. Are you taking time to chew when you are eating? When you're taking time to chew, you're helping your digestive system. You're pretty [00:23:00] much preparing it so that it's almost like that sous chef. You're the sous chef for your body's kitchen. And when you're chewing it, and properly chewing it, you're preparing it so that it's able to cook well and transform into nutrients that your body can use. So doing that plus obviously the chewing, but as you're chewing longer, you're also mixing in that amazing enzyme rich saliva. which is also helping your digestion. So those are things that are really important to do. Making sure that you have a really good proper diet that is nourishing for your body. And I'll be honest, the diet alone can make such a difference for fertility health. Just the diet alone. So, on to number five, and this is The last one, and it's a very important one, is your home clean of toxic ingredients? [00:24:00] And I'm going to mention something before I even go into this. Nobody's going to get it 100%. So don't try, because that can cause a whole other level of OCD that I've seen. However, it is important enough, and it really does make a difference, that It is important enough to bring up. There are many ways that Endocrine disruptors can come into our life and one of them which I see a lot is plastics If you can avoid all plastics and not just the ones that say BPA free Really try to avoid all plastics that being said if I'm away And I'm pretty because I know all of this stuff. It does make me a little OCD, I guess, but if I'm away and all I can have is a plastic bottle of water, I have a plastic bottle of water. It's not like you have to do things 100 percent all the time because you don't want to stress yourself out. It can be. too overwhelming. [00:25:00] But if you can, instead, at home at least, you can get yourself a container, a bottle that is glass or stainless steel, and then you can look into like green pan or like more non toxic I honestly, sometimes I'll just, green pan I'll have if I want to do something that's nonstick for certain foods, but for the most part, I will have stainless steel. I just cook with stainless steel. Those are great. There's a little trick to not making it stick. You can actually put the stainless steel. Pan on the fire or like the stovetop for a little while. You let it get to a certain level. One of the ways you can test is you could take a drop of water and put it in. If the drop of water creates a bead. You can wipe it off really quick, and then that is a perfect temperature. Then you can put the oil, and you can put even a chicken, and it will not stick. So the trick with that, with making it non stick, is to [00:26:00] let it heat, kind of like a fun fact, let it heat to a certain point. I actually remember seeing that online. You could find information, you can even Google on YouTube if you really want to see exactly how to do it. You Google or you search on YouTube how to make a stainless steel pan non stick. And so that is the simplest way to have clean products. Ceramics are good too, so you have to just be aware of that and then there are certain ones that have been tested with less, the ceramics as far as plates, not having lead because there have been tested products that have shown that they do. So those are things that you can look into. And then, ingredients for products. There's many ways. There's ewg. org. You know, there's certain ways that you can look it up so that it's not as overwhelming. There are definitely ingredients that can be endocrine disruptors [00:27:00] to make it simple so that it's not as overwhelming I actually created an e book so you could check that out I'm going to put it in the episode notes and it's called making the clean choice for fertility where I really outline Everything there. It'll also direct you to websites and resources where you can look up certain ingredients to see or products themselves to see what their rating is. So that's going to help a lot as well. So just to simplify it without getting into the details of unpronounceable words. That could be really overwhelming. Just check out my ebook cause it's free. It's got all the information and I will cover pretty much like the big ingredients to avoid and what to look for and how to make it really simple and easy. And the truth is once you do that, once you start to just. Change the ingredients of your products, then it's just going to get easier because you're just [00:28:00]reordering and then you just stay on one specific pattern. So it's not as hard as it seems. It becomes second nature, I promise. So those are the five things that I highly recommend looking into if you're trying to conceive. I think everybody should look into it and that is why I created this episode. I do hope you enjoy this episode and if you have any questions for me, you can always feel free to find me on Instagram. I'm there every day. You can DM me and my Instagram handle is at the wholesome lotus fertility. So thank you so much for tuning in today. Have a beautiful day.  

In episode 58 I sit down with Kiran Krishnan, microbiologist, researcher, co-founder of Microbiome Labs, and gut-health expert with 20 years of experience in nutrition and dietary supplements.  In this episode, we discuss : What matters most when picking a probiotic (CFUs vs Strains) and why picking the right strain matters The importance of microbial diversity Manipulating your microbiome How other people can influence your microbiome  You can watch the Youtube version here! To learn more about Kiran follow him on IG ___ __ Be sure to follow my Instagram @briannadiorio for all the Brianna Approved educational content! You can visit my website www.briannadiorio.com to learn more. Production Manager and Graphics @kylediorio

In this eye-opening episode with Kiran Krishnan, a distinguished research microbiologist and health & wellness expert, we take you on a journey deep into the world of microbes and the pivotal role they play in our overall well-being. Kiran sheds light on the intricate balance required to maintain a resilient ecosystem within our bodies, emphasizing the distinction between opportunistic and direct pathogens. He also shares how we can protect our oral microbiome, the flaws of most probiotic supplements, environmental stressors impacting our gut health, the connection with anxiety, and more. Make sure you grab your pen & paper for this episode!Kiran Krishnan is a research microbiologist and a health and wellness expert who aims to make complex information understandable to all. He has founded a number of successful health and supplement companies over the last 15 years including co-founding and leading Microbiome Labs, the preeminent, microbiome therapeutics focused brand among healthcare professionals. He is currently a co-founder and partner in 3 other companies that aim to revolutionize wellness care. He has conducted and published several research studies in scientific journals, has published chapters in scientific textbooks/references books, has global patents and is a sought after speaker on human health and the microbiome.SHOW NOTES:0:51 Welcome to the show!3:50 Kiran Krishnan's Bio4:40 Welcome him to the podcast5:44 Understanding Microbes & their Role8:26 Harmful vs Benign microbes 10:28 Opportunistic vs Direct Pathogens13:55 A balanced ecosystem & Resilience18:40 What are we doing wrong for our microbiome?24:18 Oral microbiome & Nitric Oxide27:30 Stress Impact on the Gut28:26 * Troscriptions Tro Zzz *31:00 Psychobiome & Natural selection38:25 * BiOptimizers Stress Guardian *39:39 Avoiding brushing your teeth?43:13 Flaws with Probiotics47:40 Lauren's Biome48:24 Glyphosate & Environmental Stressors52:53 Antibiotics & the Gut54:14 How to enhance the behaviors of the Gut1:00:25 Hugging & Oxytocin1:01:52 Cortisol-Leaky Gut Feedback Loop1:14:17 Anxiety & IBS connection1:17:05 Bifido Longum 17-141:18:02 High & Low-Frequency Brain Waves1:23:04 Microbiome Labs ZenBiome1:27:14 His final piece of advice1:29:19 Thanks for tuning in!RESOURCES:InstagramSkinCare: sivcare.comMicrobiome Labs - Save 15% with discount code: LSAMBATAROTroscriptions TroZzz - discount code: BIOHACKERBABES for 10% offBiOptimizers Stress Guardian - discount code: BIOHACKERBABES10 for 10% offSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/biohacker-babes-podcast/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Join Kiran Krishan, renowned Gut Guru and founder of Microbiome Labs, in an enlightening journey exploring the intricacies of probiotics, gut health, and solutions for leaky gut. Discover the truth behind probiotic effectiveness, including species count, CFU, and refrigeration myths. Kiran delves into the revolutionary world of spore-based probiotics, designed to combat leaky gut and enhance wellness. This episode unpacks the pathology of leaky gut, a critical condition affecting selective permeability of the gut lining, and explores the impact of modern lifestyle choices on our gut health. From the ancient wisdom of using turmeric to the science-backed benefits of phytochemicals, Kiran shares insights into building resilience through informed choices. Learn how to manage chronic diseases, empower yourself with knowledge, and nurture your body's ecosystem for lasting health. This is a must-listen for anyone seeking a deeper understanding of gut health and proactive wellness strategies. Embrace a Healthier You Discover more about Kiran Krishnan, Microbiologist and science on gut health at https://www.microbiomekeynotes.com/kiran-krishnan. The Fusionary Health Podcast shares unconventional wisdom and practices so you can heal yourself naturally. Share it with a friend who needs it! To learn more about Dr. Shivani Gupta visit www.ShivaniGupta.com Our sponsor is FusionaryFormulas.com - the best turmeric supplement on the market. #guthealth #leakygut #inflammation #turmeric #wellness #fusionaryhealth

In today's episode with Kiran Krishnan, you'll hear us take a deep dive into: 1. The power of the microbiome for health outcomes 2. The role of the microbiome in hormone regulation 3. What is a toxic microbiome and how does it affect health? 4. Gut health and chronic inflammation 5. Leaky gut and leaky skin 6. How to effectively nourish the gut microbiome 7. Probiotics for improved gut health Kiran is a well-known research microbiologist with 16 years of experience in the dietary supplement and nutrition industry. He is also the Co-Founder and Chief Scientific Officer of Microbiome Labs. Moreover, Kiran is a sought-after speaker at numerous medical and nutrition conferences and he leads the widely popular monthly Microbiome Series webinars. Order tests through Rupa Health, the BEST place to order functional medicine lab tests from 30+ labs - https://www.rupahealth.com/reference-guide

Chronic disease states start in the gut. Stool testing has been gaining traction to help people reach their health goals by working on their gut health and overall well-being. Stool testing can take a look inside your gut microbiome and identify pathogens, parasites, keystone species, nutrients, genetic material, and more. Clinicians and doctors can utilize this valuable data to continue to prevent disease and turn around health conditions by making lifestyle changes and personalizing supplements, including specific probiotic strains. So many people are struggling with their gut health, due to diet, lifestyle, genetics, and chronic stress. Women transitioning through menopause will experience changes going on in the gut microbiome as well. I've recorded a different podcast on midlife women and their gut health with Microbiome Labs co-founder, Kiran Krishnan, so be sure to check out episode #63 on Apple, Google, Spotify, Amazon, and YouTube, as well as on my website at jillfooswellness.com. Today, I'm speaking to Kara Siedman. Kara is a registered dietitian, clinical liaison for Microbiome Labs, and certified diabetes educator with more than 13 years of clinical experience. Most recently, Kara spent the last 8 years working in a large gastroenterology practice, building a program that integrates functional medicine and nutrition into their patient care model. With a strong focus on the microbiome and overall health, Kara has guided many patients on a journey to reclaim their health and well-being. She continues to grow her knowledge in this evolving field to provide the tools for patients and offer up-to-date and current research surrounding all things microbiome-related. Medical Disclaimer:By listening to this podcast, you agree not to use this podcast as medical advice or to make any lifestyle changes to treat any medical condition in yourself or others. Consult your physician for any medical issues that you may be having. This entire disclaimer also applies to any of my guests on my podcast.Watch on my YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@jillfooswellness/videosFollow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jillfooswellness/Follow me on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jillfooswellnessGrab discounts on my favorite biohacking products: https://www.jillfooswellness.com/health-productsEnjoy 20% savings and free shipping at Fullscript for your favorite supplements by leading brands:https://us.fullscript.com/welcome/jillfooswellnessJill Foos Wellness is a provider of Microbiome Lab supplements and their BiomeX at-home stool testing kit. Schedule a free 30-minute consultation with me and start to discover your unique longevity plan:https://www.jillfooswellness.com/contact

Kiran Krishnan, renowned Microbiologist, Founder of Microbiome Labs and gut health expert discusses the astounding connection between gut health and weight loss. Discover the intricate connections between the gut microbiome and our body's ability to shed those extra pounds. Gather insights and practical tips on how optimizing your gut health can be the missing piece in your weight loss journey.Accelerated Health TV & Radio Show is broadcast live Tuesdays at 4PM ET.Accelerated Health TV Show is viewed on Talk 4 TV (www.talk4tv.com).Accelerated Health Radio Show is broadcast on W4HC Radio - Health Café Live (www.w4hc.com) part of Talk 4 Radio (www.talk4radio.com) on the Talk 4 Media Network (www.talk4media.com).Accelerated Health Podcast is also available on Talk 4 Podcasting (www.talk4podcasting.com), iHeartRadio, Amazon Music, Pandora, Spotify, Audible, and over 100 other podcast outlets.

Every day we hear more and more about the importance of gut health and how it relates to all chronic disease states, such as cancer, Alzheimer's Disease, cardiovascular disease, and type 2 diabetes. Our conventional healthcare system is not well-versed in preventive approaches to overall health, especially when it comes to gut health. More often than not, doctors we see are not asking us about the foods we are eating, or not eating, our level of daily stress, sleep, or exercise routine- all of which influence our gut health. Poor gut health can now be scientifically tied to poor mental health, low libido, weight gain, hair loss, disrupted sleep, and so much more. Layer on top of that the menopause transition that all women will go through. The Menopause transition opens up the doors to chronic disease states, and so much more. One of the first lines of defense is getting our gut health in order. Science is now showing how the microbiome changes during menopause, causing gut dysbiosis, inflammation, weight gain, skin and hair issues, and moreKiran Krishnan is a research microbiologist and a health and wellness expert who aims to make complex information understandable to all. He has founded a number of successful health and supplement companies over the last 15 years including co-founding and leading Microbiome Labs, the preeminent, microbiome therapeutics-focused brand among healthcare professionals. He has conducted and published several research studies in scientific journals, has published chapters in scientific textbooks/reference books, has global patents, and is a sought-after speaker on human health and the microbiome.Medical Disclaimer:By listening to this podcast, you agree not to use this podcast as medical advice or to make any lifestyle changes to treat any medical condition in yourself or others. Consult your own physician for any medical issues that you may be having. This entire disclaimer also applies to any of my guests on my podcast.Follow Kiran on Microbiome Lab's YouTube channel:@microbiomelabsIG: @kiranbiomeJill Foos Wellness is a provider of Microbiome Lab's products on Fullscript. Enjoy a 20% savings and free shipping:https://us.fullscript.com/welcome/jillfooswellnessFollow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jillfooswellness/Follow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jillfooswellness/Follow me on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jillfooswellnessGrab discounts on my favorite biohacking products: https://www.jillfooswellness.com/health-productsSchedule a free 30-minute consultation with me and start to discover your unique longevity plan:https://www.jillfooswellness.com/contact

Kiran Krishnan is a Research Microbiologist and has been involved in the dietary supplement and nutrition market for the past 17 years. He comes from a strict research background having spent several years with hands-on R&D in the fields of molecular medicine and microbiology at the University of Iowa. He left University research to take a position as the U.S. Business Development and Product Development lead for Amano Enzyme, USA. Amano is one of the world's largest suppliers of therapeutic enzymes used in the dietary supplement and pharmaceutical industries in North America. Kiran also established a Clinical Research Organization where he designed and conducted dozens of human clinical trials in human nutrition. Kiran is also a co-founder and partner in Nu Science Trading, LLC.; a nutritional technology development, research, and marketing company in the U.S. Dietary Supplement and Medical Food markets. Most recently, Kiran is acting as the Chief Scientific Officer at Physician's Exclusive, LLC. and Microbiome Labs. He has developed over 50 private label nutritional products for small to large brands in the global market. He is a frequent lecturer on the Human Microbiome at Medical and Nutrition Conferences. He conducts the popular monthly Microbiome Series Webinars through the Rebel Health Tribe Group practitioner training program, is an expert guest on National Radio and Satellite radio, and has been a guest speaker on several Health Summits as a microbiome expert. He is currently involved in 9 novel human clinical trials on probiotics and the human microbiome. Kiran is also on the Scientific Advisory Board for 5 other companies in the industry. Kiran offers his extensive knowledge and practical application of the latest science on the human microbiome as it relates to health and wellness. Learn More: https://microbiomelabs.com

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Kiran Krishnan, the Founder of Microbiome Labs, joins me again today for Part 2 of the two-part series on how a healthy microbiome impacts longevity.  In Part 1, Kiran provides in-depth examples of why gut health translates into full-body health. He unpacks what spore-based probiotics are and where they come from, and he shares about psycho-biotics for mental health. If you have not yet listened to Part 1, I urge you to go back and listen to it first.  Today, in Part 2, Kiran talks about SIBO and explains what ghost or post-biotics are and how the FODMATE enzyme works. He also talks about immunoglobulins and probiotics for dogs.  Conditions tied to H Pylori Autoimmunity Infertility Reflux disease Gastritis Gastroparesis Gastroesophageal and gastric cancers   About Kiran Krishnan: Kiran Krishnan is trained as a research microbiologist. He left academic research to help bridge the translational gap between research and commercial innovation. He has held leadership roles in international health and wellness companies. He has also founded and scaled research and technology development companies including, most recently, Microbiome Labs, the pre-eminent microbiome therapeutics company in the US integrative medicine market.  Kiran has published numerous studies in peer-reviewed scientific journals and holds international patents in his name. Kiran is a frequent lecturer at nutritional and medical conferences and is a sought-after expert on the human microbiome for health programs.  Kiran is currently the General Manager of Novozymes OneHealth North America and is a science advisor to 5 other companies in this market.  In this episode: How to recover your gut after taking a course of antibiotics. (39:44) Who should not take the Megaspore product? (44:37) Why is it essential for SIBO people to have spore-based probiotics? (45:05) How SIBO impacts liver function. (47:53) How SIBO impacts the anti-microbial protection of the gut. (50:05) How leaky gut impacts bowel motility. (50:44) A key way of stopping SIBO. (53:39) What is happening with those who are not tolerating spore-based probiotics? (56:23) Why do our pets also suffer from leaky gut? (103:29) Conditions that tie to H Pylori. (1:10:32) How does the microbe in ghost (or post-probiotics) remove H Pylori from the body? (1:11:57) Links and resources: Kiran Krishnan's Social Media Links: Kiran Krishnan on Instagram (@Kiranbiome) Kiran Krishnan on YouTube Relative Links for This Show: www.microbiomelabs.com  https://betterbiome.com/ Follow Your Longevity Blueprint  On Instagram | Facebook | Twitter | YouTube | LinkedIn Get your copy of the Your Longevity Blueprint book and claim your bonuses here Find Dr. Stephanie Gray and Your Longevity Blueprint online   Follow Dr. Stephanie Gray on Facebook | Instagram | Youtube | Twitter | and LinkedIn Integrative Health and Hormone Clinic Podcast production by Team Podcast

Kiran Krishnan, the Founder of Microbiome Labs, joins me today for the first part of a two-part series on how a healthy microbiome impacts longevity. Kiran is a pure genius and unpacks a lot in this series!  Today, in Part 1, he provides in-depth examples of why gut health translates into full-body health. He gets into what spore-based probiotics are and where they come from, and he also shares about psycho-biotics for mental health. Ways in which spores change the terrain in the gut: They modulate the immune response against other microbes They produce compounds that target certain organisms and modulate certain aspects of the immune response They increase the monitoring, scope, and understanding of the microbial environment for your intestinal lining cells and immune cells  They directly impact the presence of pathogens  About Kiran Krishnan: Kiran Krishnan is trained as a research microbiologist. He left academic research to help bridge the translational gap between research and commercial innovation. He has held leadership roles in international health and wellness companies. He has also founded and scaled research and technology development companies including, most recently, Microbiome Labs, the preeminent microbiome therapeutics company in the US integrative medicine market.  Kiran has published numerous studies in peer-reviewed scientific journals and holds international patents in his name. Kiran is a frequent lecturer at nutritional and medical conferences and is a sought-after expert on the human microbiome for health programs.  Kiran is currently the General Manager of Novozymes OneHealth North America and is a science advisor to 5 other companies in this market.  In this episode: Why does your gut health matter? (4:36) The connection between the gut, the brain, and the immune system. (6:27) Kiran exposes some of the myths surrounding traditional probiotics. (13:07) How the majority of conventional probiotic strains amplify the inflammatory responses in the immune system. (15:02) Why a single stressor first thing in the morning can keep you in an anxious state throughout the day. (20:33) The benefits of bacterial spores. (21:20)  Why most microbes in the environment will not function as probiotics. (22:55) How spores create lasting change in your gut terrain. (24:48) Where the spores come from. (28:34) How you will benefit from using spore-based probiotics daily. (32:14) Links and resources: Kiran Krishnan's Social Media Links:: Kiran Krishnan on Instagram (@Kiranbiome) Relative Links for This Show:: www.microbiomelabs.com  https://betterbiome.com/ Follow Your Longevity Blueprint  On Instagram | Facebook | Twitter | YouTube | LinkedIn Get your copy of the Your Longevity Blueprint book and claim your bonuses here Find Dr. Stephanie Gray and Your Longevity Blueprint online   Follow Dr. Stephanie Gray on Facebook | Instagram | Youtube | Twitter | and LinkedIn Integrative Health and Hormone Clinic Podcast production by Team Podcast

Dr. Haroldo Magarinos is a Chilean dentist specializing in Periodontics, Oral Medicine, and Implantology. After over a decade of conventional practice and university teaching, he decided to pursue his passion and become a board-certified naturopathic doctor in 2018. He also specialized in Integrative Biological Dental Medicine, Homeopathy, Live blood analysis, Peptide therapy, and Advanced Clinical Ozone therapy. Dr. Haroldo has long been a strong advocate for studying the human microbiome, firmly believing that treating patients with dysbiosis can prevent and even reverse many prevalent forms of chronic disease. He currently works as a clinical consultant in microbiome metagenomic analysis for Microbiome Labs and is the co-founder and director of Revolution Gut Health, an online platform that offers coaching services to everyone who wants to learn and improve microbiome-related health conditions. In this episode, Dr. Haroldo Magarinos shares his tips on improving digestion and talks about the role of oral microbiome in our overall health. Learn more about Dr. Haroldo here: https://revolutionguthealth.com/ Instagram: @drharoldo IN THIS EPISODE YOU WILL DISCOVER: 00:03:23 - What else drives your gut microbiome that many people overlook 00:04:00 - Symptoms that indicate issues with your oral microbiome 00:11:50 - What your 'good bugs' need to eat to produce chemicals that we need 00:19:00 - Why carbohydrates aren't 'bad' for you 00:31:00 - How important making time to eat at a slow pace is 00:35:00 - The role of bitters in your digestion 00:39:00 - Making stronger stomach acid  

Dr. Jill Carnahan interviews Dr. Tom Bayne of Microbiome Labs on Advances in Gut Health and the Probiotics You Should be Taking. Dr. Bayne shares the latest advances in gut health research and how we can optimize our microbiome for better overall health.

Everyone's favorite Microbiologist is back! Kiran Krishnan breaks down some crucial pieces to the hormone imbalance subject that you are going to want to hear.estrogen and bloatingmast cell activationhistamine and microbesendotoxin and weight gaininsulin resistance/diabetes/leaky gutcortisol/stress/leaky gut microbes that reduce stressdental infection and gut issuesAlso mentioned in the podcast Microbiome Labs gut restoration program and Zenbiome for cortisol damage to the gut https://microbiomelabs.com/shop/?guest=yes&ref=healthygutgirlJust Thrive's version of the similar products are Gut restoration program and Just Calm https://bit.ly/3yxlivJ COUPON CODE HGG20Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/stuff-your-doctor-should-know. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, we spoke with Alicia Galvin about the significance of the foods we eat and how it affects our gastrointestinal system.  We discuss the impact of nutrition on the gut microbiome and highlighted the potential complications that may arise if we don't be mindful of what we eat.  Alicia Galvin is an integrative and functionally trained Registered Dietitian and Clinical Science Liaison with Microbiome Labs. She is also owner of her private practice and has practiced in the Dallas/Fort Worth area since 2008. She is also Co-Founder of SIBO Academy, an online educational training platform for nutrition professionals in the realm of functional GI disorders. “...You could point to pretty much any chronic health condition you can trace back to the gut.” In this episode you will learn:  Understanding Gastrointestinal Health: Nutrition and the Gut Microbiome Factors that Upset the GI Tract and How to Identify Digestive Issues Balancing Your Diet for Optimal Gut Health: Foods to Include and Avoid Managing Food Allergies and Sensitivities for GI Health: Tips and Strategies Connect with Yumlish: Website Instagram Twitter  Facebook LinkedIn Connect with Alicia Galvin:  Website Instagram LinkedIn --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/yumlish/message

Robin Graham is a results-oriented entrepreneur who helps people and organizations overcome barriers to high performance by bridging the awareness-action gap. Robin is a certified instructor and practitioner in behavioral performance. In 1997, she was one of the first Certified Instructors of PSYCH-K® in the world. She is currently Director of Training for PSYCH-K® International.  Robin has trained and presented locally and internationally, to audiences ranging from small groups to large conferences. She is available for private coaching, group workshops, or speaking engagements. Robin starts by talking about her background in competitive swimming and business.  She explains how she was overworked and found little joy in what she was doing.  This theme of frustration kept showing up. Later, she discovered personal development with goal setting and affirmation, but she was still curious about the power of personal beliefs.  She got introduced to energy psychology and Psych-K in 1994.  As she says, when she heard a presentation on Psych-K, it was as if every cell in her body lit up.   Initially she questioned and doubted everything about Psych-K.  However, something deep inside her told her to continue with this profound healing tool.   She says learning Psych-K was a pivotal point in her entire being-ness. As one of the first certified instructors in the world of Psych-K, Robin receives tremendous satisfaction from helping others bring about more peace and joy into their own lives. Robin speaks to the power of the subconscious mind, since it's 95% of our capacity while the conscious mind is only 5%.  According to Bruce Lipton, 60% of the subconscious beliefs are negative and disempowering. When subconscious beliefs are in conflict with conscious wishes and desires, this often plays out as struggle and self-sabotage.  She says: “look at your life and that often tells you what your beliefs are.” For Robin, real change starts from within.  And Psych-K is a powerful process for installing new and improved beliefs at the subconscious levels.  When it comes to feeling inspired, Robin talks about her deep connection with Nature and her love of animals.  She says that by letting go of limiting beliefs, we can become inspired and in awe of our own lives. In the end, Robin offers these words of wisdom to her younger self: stop with the self-judgement, explore who you are, be true to yourself, laugh more and enjoy life. You can learn more about Robin right here: http://www.inneractivemindset.com/ and here: https://inneractivebeliefs.com/ Today's episode's sponsor is Microbiome Labs.  For the last 9 years, Microbiome Labs has been committed to advancing understanding of the human microbiome. They are at the helm of innovation, putting new formulations and technology in the hands of healthcare practitioners and patients. Among many other novel innovations, MBL can now help improve the gut-brain connection with their ZenBiome Cope and ZenBiome Sleep products.  Maybe it has been a while since you've re-examined your probiotic choices, the science around the microbiome, or novel solutions that are coming out every day.  Microbiome Labs will be here, at the forefront of science, continuing to pioneer health in this space. For more about this strain and other gut microbiome products, visit microbiomelabs.com. And, as a special bonus for The Drew Pearlman Show listeners, receive 15% off your total order from Microbiome Labs by using this discount code: https://microbiomelabs.com/shop/?guest=yes&ref=drew APPLE PODCASTS SPOTIFY STITCHER

This is part 2 all about headaches and migraines. If you haven't yet listened to Part 1 please go back and do that first as that's very valuable information that connects into this episode. Enjoy! I work with many women who struggle with headaches and migraines. They are debilitating. Not only are they debilitating but often these women have to take some pretty heavy duty meds to combat the pain. And they have no choice - especially when they have kids and jobs they have to attend to. The good news is, often we can significantly reduce the amount and frequency of this pain in these women. It's all about getting to the root cause of what's driving the pain for them, and that's what this episode is all about. I talk about all the various root causes for migraines and headaches and what some of the strategies we use with our ladies are to combat this horrible affliction. I hope the nuggets of information in this episode can help you or one of your loved ones overcome their pain. Here are the links & discount codes to the brands I mentioned on this episode: Sole water by Symphony Health: Use code Tara15 to save 15% Bumbleroot powder: Use code TARA15 for 15% off your first order & then use code taraten for 10% off subsequent orders Fish oil by Microbiome Labs: use my practitioner code: TaraMegaSpore Herbatonin 0.3mg by Symphony Health: Use code Tara15 to save 15% Aspirin protocol: https://www.ajmc.com/view/aspirin-effective-in-treating-acute-migraine-preventing-recurrent-migraine-review-finds Thank you for joining me. If you enjoyed this episode I would be deeply grateful if you'd leave me a 5 star review, hit subscribe, and share this podcast with any friends or family you think would benefit. It's so important we share this information far and wide to help as many women as we can. And if you do write a 5 star review, please send a screenshot of it to @tarathornehealth and we'll send you my 6-week Happy Hormones course, completely free! Please feel free to tag me & connect with me on these social platforms: Instagram Tik Tok Facebook Group Make sure you're on my email list! Click HERE. If you're interested in finding out more about my women's hormone health restoring program, The Hormone Balance Solution, please click HERE.

I work with many women who struggle with headaches and migraines. They are debilitating. Not only are they debilitating but often these women have to take some pretty heavy duty meds to combat the pain. And they have no choice - especially when they have kids and jobs they have to attend to. The good news is, often we can significantly reduce the amount and frequency of this pain in these women. It's all about getting to the root cause of what's driving the pain for them, and that's what this episode is all about. I talk about all the various root causes for migraines and headaches and what some of the strategies we use with our ladies are to combat this horrible affliction. I hope the nuggets of information in this episode can help you or one of your loved ones overcome their pain. Here are the links & discount codes to the brands I mentioned on this episode: Sole water by Symphony Health: Use code Tara15 to save 15% Bumbleroot powder: Use code TARA15 for 15% off your first order & then use code taraten for 10% off subsequent orders Fish oil by Microbiome Labs: use my practitioner code: TaraMegaSpore Herbatonin 0.3mg by Symphony Health: Use code Tara15 to save 15% Aspirin protocol: https://www.ajmc.com/view/aspirin-effective-in-treating-acute-migraine-preventing-recurrent-migraine-review-finds Thank you for joining me. If you enjoyed this episode I would be deeply grateful if you'd leave me a 5 star review, hit subscribe, and share this podcast with any friends or family you think would benefit. It's so important we share this information far and wide to help as many women as we can. And if you do write a 5 star review, please send a screenshot of it to @tarathornehealth and we'll send you my 6-week Happy Hormones course, completely free! Please feel free to tag me & connect with me on these social platforms: Instagram Tik Tok Facebook Group Make sure you're on my email list! Click HERE. If you're interested in finding out more about my women's hormone health restoring program, The Hormone Balance Solution, please click HERE.

Dr. Paul is the author/co-author of several best-selling books, including Do I Have To Give Up Me to Be Loved By You?, Inner Bonding, Healing Your Aloneness, The Healing Your Aloneness Workbook, Do I Have To Give Up Me to Be Loved By My Kids?, Do I Have To Give Up Me To Be Loved By God?, and her recent books, Diet for Divine Connection: Beyond Junk Foods and Junk Thoughts to At-Will Spiritual Connection, and The Inner Bonding Workbook: Six Steps to Healing Yourself and Connecting with Your Divine Guidance. Dr. Paul's books have been distributed around the world and have been translated into eleven languages. She holds a Ph.D. in psychology and is a relationship expert, noted public speaker, workshop leader, educator, chaplain, consultant and artist. She has appeared on many radio and TV shows, including the Oprah show. Dr. Paul begins our conversation by talking about her background and the challenges she faced growing up in her dysfunctional family.  When it comes to these challenges, Dr. Paul says that we can either avoid and shut down or we can learn from them. In her mid 40's, Dr. Paul became deathly ill.  Even though, she was eating a healthy diet, she realized that she wasn't taking care of herself.  At this point, she let go of the caretaking & began to practice self-love through her inner bonding process. Dr. Paul walks us through the steps of Inner Bonding:  Step 1: Be willing to feel pain and take responsibility for your feelings Step 2: Move into the intent to learn Step 3: Inner dialoguing with your inner child and your wounded self Step 4: Dialogue with your divine guidance Step 5: Take loving action Step 6: Evaluate your actions Dr. Paul explains that inner bonding teaches us the HOW of self love.  It's a powerful process that allows us to take responsibility for our feelings and to tune into our higher guidance.  Instead of putting our wounded selves in charge, we are instead led by our loving adult and higher guidance. Two powerful, truly sacred & loving questions to ask yourself regularly are:  what's loving to me now?  What's in my highest good now? Inner Bonding is one of the most powerful practices that I have ever come across.  Obviously, results don't happen overnight.  But over time with practice, you begin to develop new neural pathways in the higher brain for the loving adult.  You can change your life, you can love yourself.  Let's dive in! If you would like to learn more about Dr. Margaret Paul, Inner Bonding or any of her books and programs, please visit her website here:  innerbonding.com Today's episode's sponsor is Microbiome Labs.  For the last 9 years, Microbiome Labs has been committed to advancing understanding of the human microbiome. They are at the helm of innovation, putting new formulations and technology in the hands of healthcare practitioners and patients. Among many other novel innovations, MBL can now help improve the gut-brain connection with their ZenBiome Cope and ZenBiome Sleep products.  Maybe it has been a while since you've re-examined your probiotic choices, the science around the microbiome, or novel solutions that are coming out every day.  Microbiome Labs will be here, at the forefront of science, continuing to pioneer health in this space. For more about this strain and other gut microbiome products, visit microbiomelabs.com. And, as a special bonus for The Drew Pearlman Show listeners, receive 15% off your total order from Microbiome Labs by using this discount code: https://microbiomelabs.com/shop/?guest=yes&ref=drew APPLE PODCASTS SPOTIFY STITCHER

Special Guest Segment: Dr. Guy Citrin joins the show to talk all things gut, hormones and weight loss. - What is the best pre meal supplement to take? - What doctors miss in gut healing. - Stomach acid is everything! - Why heartburn medicine is unsafe. - The power of mindful eating. - The infection connected to auto immune disease. - Why is bile so essential in gut health? - New weight loss miracle. - The power of regenerative medicine. - Why are our hormones so disrupted? How to properly fix your hormones.   How to raise testosterone. Do testosterone shots work?  Cold water and hormones.  Knowledge Bomb: All about raising your BDNF and thus brain health.  - What is BDNF? - How is it connected to dementia? - How does exercise feed the brain? - How does stress destroy the brain? - Top 5 foods for brain health.  - Top foods to avoid. - What foods fo the gut and brain love most? - Is fasting good for the brain? - Do psychedelics help memory? “My mission is to provide balanced solutions to help you thrive with as little medication as possible.” – Dr. Guy Citrin Driven and warmhearted naturopathic doctor Guy Citrin, ND, dedicates his time and expertise to helping men and women improve their general health and quality of life at his private practice, Doctor Guy, in Mid-Wilshire, Los Angeles. Dr. Guy combines innovative integrative modalities with functional, naturopathic, and conventional medicine for the best possible results. He has diverse experience, education, and training, and specializes in treating chronic disease, hormone imbalance, joint pain, gut health, anti-aging, and regenerative medicine. Dr. Guy received his naturopathic medical degree from the National University of Health Sciences in Lombard, Illinois. He was a resident at a renowned affiliate site through Bastyr University before relocating to Los Angeles. Dr. Guy is a member of the Endocrinology Association of Naturopathic Physicians, the California Naturopathic Doctors Association, and a nationally recognized speaker on gut health for Microbiome Labs.  He specializes in gut health, hormones, and regenerative medicine. However, he has a broad background and expertise in primary care and treats many conditions. He attempts to help the body heal naturally and therefore, take people off medication when it is safe to do so.   Many patients visit Doctor Guy feeling overprescribed and underappreciated. For Dr. Guy, he doesn't just want to make you feel better in the moment, but he wants you to feel better into the future. He believes that health truly is wealth, and he enjoys helping patients feel better and restoring richness and vitality on a deeper level. Dr. Guy's objective is to provide exceptional and personalized care that doesn't just mask the symptoms but improves With initial 90-minute consultations, Dr. Guy spends ample time with patients and leaves no stone unturned. New patients are welcome. Become the best version of yourself and get 15% off Ned products with code DRG. Go to helloned.com/DRG or enter code DRG at checkout.   To make it easy, Athletic Greens is going to give you a FREE 1 year supply of immune-supporting Vitamin D AND 5 FREE travel packs with your first purchase. All you have to do is visit athleticgreens.com/healthyself. Right now, you can get 15% off a starter kit with my code DRG. Just go to links.branchbasics.com/drg. Now is the time to start cleaning your space safely and efficiently! Right now LMNT is offering my listeners a free sample pack with any purchase. That's 8 single serving packets FREE with any LMNT order. This is a great way to try all 8 flavors or share LMNT with a salty friend. Get yours at DrinkLMNT.com/DRG.

Wanting a more holistic look at how to care for your teeth? Joy Driscoll is a wealth of knowledge and talks about how important the environment of your mouth is for your overall health. Learn about how to preventatively take care of your teeth, more natural solutions to procedures like fillings, crowns, and root canals, and how to find a holistic dentist near you! Partner Gut health is also imperative for the health of your mouth! Try out our favorite gut health products by Microbiome Labs, today!

Dr. Amy Rothenberg has practiced naturopathic medicine since 1986 and is the American Association of Naturopathic Physicians, 2017 Physician of the Year.  When diagnosed with cancer in 2014, Dr. Rothenberg sought care at a renowned teaching hospital and also added naturopathic doctors who specialize in integrative oncology to create her medical dream team. Her book, You Finished Treatment, Now What? A Field Guide for Cancer Survivors is a roadmap for lifestyle and natural medicine to address health challenges that persist after care, and to reduce risk of recurrence. She enjoys the good life in Western Massachusetts with longtime husband and collaborator, Dr. Paul Herscu. Amy grew up as a kid who wanted to be a doctor, however during her early years, she became disillusioned with conventional medicine and how it failed to help her parents.  She talks about what ultimately drew her into the world of Naturopathic medicine.  It integrated all of her natural interests in one modality. Besides being a doctor, Amy is a three time cancer survivor.  She completed all of her treatments and is feeling healthy and strong; in fact, she just completed a triathlon. As both a patient and a doctor, Amy recognizes that conventional cancer care is lacking in certain important areas.  This lead her to write her new book: You Finished Treatment, Now What? A Field Guide for Cancer Survivors.  She describes it as a “love song” to naturopathic medicine. For years, the American Cancer Society said that one in four people would get cancer.  Now, they say it's one in three and moving toward one in two! A recent study came out that 80% of cancer, diabetes and heart disease is lifestyle preventable.   Amy wants people to feel empowered that they do have power, control and influence over their medical outcomes.  She also wants to help people navigate what to do after they finish their treatment. Amy tells us some of the most powerful lifestyle interventions: exercise; anti-inflammatory diet; stop or minimize alcohol; stop smoking and vaping; manage stress; sleep; community and connection with other people; plus botanical medicines and nutritional supplements. Amy talks about why nature is such good medicine in her life.  She loves spending time in the garden picking flowers and giving away flower bouquets.  She finds it incredibly peaceful and healing. In the end, Amy shares advice from her current self to her younger self and gives the prescription for living a beautiful life! You can learn more about Dr. Amy and her work right here: https://dramyrothenberg.com/ You can order Amy's new book here Today's episode's sponsor is Microbiome Labs.  For the last 9 years, Microbiome Labs has been committed to advancing understanding of the human microbiome. They are at the helm of innovation, putting new formulations and technology in the hands of healthcare practitioners and patients. Among many other novel innovations, MBL can now help improve the gut-brain connection with their ZenBiome Cope and ZenBiome Sleep products.  Maybe it has been a while since you've re-examined your probiotic choices, the science around the microbiome, or novel solutions that are coming out every day. Microbiome Labs will be here, at the forefront of science, continuing to pioneer health in this space. For more about this strain and other gut microbiome products, visit microbiomelabs.com. And, as a special bonus for The Drew Pearlman Show listeners, receive 15% off your total order from Microbiome Labs by using this discount code: https://microbiomelabs.com/shop/?guest=yes&ref=drew APPLE PODCASTS SPOTIFY STITCHER

My guest this week is Kiran Krishnan, Chief Scientific Officer of Microbiome Labs. In this episode, Kiran and I discuss how to fix your gut and how the microbiome affects every aspect of your health, including the health of others in your household (pets too)! We talk about how to support and repopulate the gut post antibiotics to the emerging science of psychobiotics for mental health and wellbeing. Did you know anxiety and depression markers can be measured through gut testing?--We talk about the importance of the gut-brain connection and why what may seem like low-grade symptoms now, such as sleeplessness or foggy brain, may actually be a warning sign of neurological disease pathologies. The clinical trials Kiran discusses are fascinating; from the effects of over sterilization among populations to having an overly leaky gut!  And, no gut conversation is complete without talking poop, personal care, stress, or environmental exposures either! Learn more about Microbiome Labs and for a discount, click here. Follow Kiran: Website Facebook Instagram LinkedIn     ------     Episode Sponsors Berkeley Life is dedicated to supporting healthy nitric oxide levels—a vital molecule made in the body, responsible for vasodilation and circulation. As we age we produce less, resulting in diminished blood flow.  Nitric oxide also has topical impacts (Berkeley Life has a new topical nitric oxide serum!) Orders can only be made using a practitioner code. You can use mine: NIDDBL for 10% off. Visit berkeleylife.com   Mitopure from Timeline Nutrition is a scientific breakthrough for our cells. Ten years of research has led to the discovery of Urolithin A; a mitochondrial powerhouse assisting in mitophagy, protecting cells from cellular decline. Mitopure is clinically proven to enhance muscle health and performance. It comes in a powder, capsules or a berry powder (it tastes good!). There is a 3-month trial so you can try them all! To learn more, visit  www.timelinenutrition.com and use code NAT10 for 10% discount!     ------     Episode Takeways [05:55] What is the microbiome cloud? [10:00] Studies on the effect of antibiotics on the microbiome… [12:15] What kind of probiotics to take during or after antibiotics?.. [16:00] What do you want in a prebiotic?.. [18:30] How to avoid getting sick all the time (for kids and adults!)... [25:25] Are personal care products disrupting your ecosystem?.. [28:00] Can antibiotics from another human disrupt your microbiome?.. [32:15] Probiotic protocol post antibiotics?... [32:40] Should you always take probiotics?.. [39:35] Getting out in nature for your biome and more… [43:00] About the gut-brain axis… [46:53] Leaky gut and brain… [48:50] Measuring LPS levels for anxiety and depression… [57:15] How do we stop the fight or flight response?.. [01:02:37] What is the best product to start with? ..     ------     Follow Nat Facebook Facebook Group  Instagram Work with Nat: Book Your 20 Minute Optimization Consult

Don Jose Ruiz is a Toltec Master of Transformation and modern-day Shaman. He is a direct descendant of the Toltecs of the Eagle Night lineage and is the son of don Miguel Ruiz. He is the author of The Fifth Agreement, Ripples of Wisdom, and My Good Friend the Rattlesnake. Along with his family, he teaches workshops and offers transformational journeys around the world. Jose starts by talking about the underworld as a metaphor for personal growth.  He says that when we face our demons, we are facing our fears and how we use the word against ourselves. When we experience emotional pain, we enter the underworld.  But when we find our medicine and learn to heal our heartbreak, we grow in spirit, wisdom, and maturity.  In this way, we start to believe in ourselves, and we bring our light into the world. The most important thing Jose took away from the underworld is faith in himself.  He discovered his greatest ally – and that ally is himself.  And the key to this is gratitude for life. Jose says that in the darkness, seeds are being planted.  In this way, we must live our light and live our peace. It's easy to blame others.  However when we play the blame game, we suppress ourselves and give up our power.  But, there comes a time when we find our divinity.  Jose says that true spirituality is when we support the love of our life that is ourselves. Jose also reminds us that inspiration creates the artist.  And when we share our wisdom, it creates ripples that travel endlessly and eternally throughout the universe. Jose shares how he practices gratitude.  He says sometimes when his body feels anxious or fearful, he stops replaying the patterns from the past and instead returns to the gratitude for being alive.  And he says gratitude leads us to self-forgiveness. Simply put, Jose says, “I'm not a guru, I'm not a teacher, I'm just someone who is grateful to be alive.” In the end, Jose and I have a little surprise - we join our voices together and sing "LET IT BE" by the Beatles. if you want to learn more about Jose, his books as well as his upcoming series of live events, you can find him here: https://www.miguelruiz.com/don-jose-ruiz Today's episode's sponsor is Microbiome Labs.  For the last 9 years, Microbiome Labs has been committed to advancing understanding of the human microbiome. They are at the helm of innovation, putting new formulations and technology in the hands of healthcare practitioners and patients. Among many other novel innovations, MBL can now help improve the gut-brain connection with their ZenBiome Cope and ZenBiome Sleep products.  Maybe it has been a while since you've re-examined your probiotic choices, the science around the microbiome, or novel solutions that are coming out every day. Microbiome Labs will be here, at the forefront of science, continuing to pioneer health in this space. For more about this strain and other gut microbiome products, visit microbiomelabs.com. And, as a special bonus for The Drew Pearlman Show listeners, receive 15% off your total order from Microbiome Labs by using this discount code: https://microbiomelabs.com/shop/?guest=yes&ref=drew APPLE PODCASTS SPOTIFY STITCHER YOUTUBE GOOGLE PODCASTS

Neema Avashia was born and raised in southern West Virginia to parents who immigrated to the United States. She has been a civics and history teacher in the Boston Public Schools since 2003. Her first book, "Another Appalachia: Coming Up Queer and Indian in a Mountain Place," was recently published this past March 2022. Neema begins by talking about how how her book Another Appalachia came together.  Initially, her book was a collection of essays mapping her experience growing up in Appalachia to her Indian immigrant parents. One important theme in the book is nostalgia.  She describes it as “a sense of missingness, of lost lovers or homes.  The love that remains, even after objects of that love are gone.”  Although she certainly doesn't  sugarcoat the racism and discrimination she experienced, for her, the hard parts were outweighed by the good. So much has changed about her hometown on Pamela Circle in West Virginia.  When she was growing up, her hometown was healthy and people had work and there was civic engagement,   However, today she says there is a level of pain that has left the people in really rough shape. Another powerful part of the book focuses on the role of community.  Her understanding of community was shaped by the intersection of the Appalachian and Indian communities.  She says both communities understand love in a very similar way.  She writes: “We don't say ‘I love you' in my community.  We cook for you.  We host you in our houses.  We accept your loved ones as our own.” Although her experience of community is different in Boston than in West Virginia, she says there are certain people in Boston that feel like home.  She says the pace of life here in Boston is a lot faster and people don't slow down easily.  It's very different than her life growing up on Pamela Circle.  She says she feels like she's chasing that "feeling" from growing up on Pamela circle. Neema speaks about the tension that she faces in her writing life.  It raises some questions: how do you write non-fiction in a way that doesn't make everyone mad?   And what is the price of not expressing oneself and staying silent?  Who does that silence serve?  One of her writing professors encouraged her to “write with a clearer heart.”  Neema tells the story of playing Pandemic Santa with her partner Laura at the beginning of the pandemic.  They would cook lots of food, randomly drop it off and offer joy to others.  This is one way to make the world feel smaller and find your power. In the end, Neema explains that her book has been medicine for many young people in Appalachia and elsewhere who might otherwise feel alone and disconnected.  It's a beautiful gift she can give her readers. You can learn more about Neema and her book Another Appalachia right here on her website: https://www.neemaavashia.com/ Today's episode's sponsor is Microbiome Labs.  For the last 9 years, Microbiome Labs has been committed to advancing understanding of the human microbiome. They are at the helm of innovation, putting new formulations and technology in the hands of healthcare practitioners and patients. Among many other novel innovations, MBL can now help improve the gut-brain connection with their ZenBiome Cope and ZenBiome Sleep products.  Maybe it has been a while since you've re-examined your probiotic choices, the science around the microbiome, or novel solutions that are coming out every day. Microbiome Labs will be here, at the forefront of science, continuing to pioneer health in this space. For more about this strain and other gut microbiome products, visit microbiomelabs.com. And, as a special bonus for The Drew Pearlman Show listeners, receive 15% off your total order from Microbiome Labs by using this discount code: https://microbiomelabs.com/shop/?guest=yes&ref=drew APPLE PODCASTS

In today's podcast I talked with Kiran Krishnan, he is a research microbiologist and the co-founder of Microbiome Labs. He specializes in understanding our gut and our gut biome.     -   I've known Kiran for a number of years (we often attend the same medical conferences) and I always enjoy getting his scientific perspective. Today I especially wanted to hear his perspective on stress and the gut-brain axis.    How are stress and our gut health connected?    Kiran explains that we've known for a long time that stress is not good for us but we haven't really understood molecularly how that is or why and how it affects us.     Stress induced dysbiosis and leakiness in the gut is the number one driver of mortality and morbidity worldwide and stress induced gut damage leads to things like cardiovascular disease, diabetes, dementia, Alzheimer's, obesity, autoimmune disease, etc.     There's so much we can do to help ourselves recover from stress, there's so much we can do to heal leaky gut and rebalance our gut bacteria but I don't see that information being widespread. It's not only about flooding your gut with that vassilis and bacteria, that's not going to solve the issue.     We have 150 times more microbial DNA in our body than human DNA. We house about 2.5 million microbial genes in our system that give us all of this capability, that dictate the vast majority of functions that happen in our bodies. If we don't have the right microbes it alters that functionality and stress response is an example of that.     This microbiome is affecting our immune system like how we fend off infections. For example, if it's out of balance it can make us more susceptible to autoimmunity. It also affects our nervous system and our mood so if we can get them rebalanced in the right way we can influence and improve our mood and stress response.    Most chronic illnesses come about because of an imbalance of certain types of microbes within the system. So longevity and health is based on the health of ourselves and our microbiome.     The gut and the brain are intimately attached through neurological system called the vagus nerve.     The gut communicates with the brain and the brain communicates with the gut and stress response is one of those critical examples where the gut and brain aren't working together.    -   Without stress we wouldn't exist as a species. Stress response induces something called the flight or fight response the reason for that is we're supposed to be in tune with potential dangers around us.     What's happening in the in the modern world is that process where cortisol gets dumped into the gut and cortisol makes your gut super leaky.     The more we understand it the more we can become aware and conscious about the choices we're making so that we can take back control of our bodies and our health.     When the whole system falls apart is when cortisol enters the gut making your gut leaky because you're missing certain microbes and bacteria.    If you experience stress and anxiety on most days or throughout every day and you have issues sleeping, you likely don't have enough of these microbes.     The beauty of all of this is you can easily take a specific probiotic and then completely change how your body responds to stress. ZenBiome, for example, is a new supplement Kiran developed that contains a specific strain of Bifidobacterium known to reset cortisol production. It is used for people who have elevated cortisol (such as Stress Magnets and Sluggish & Stressed types based on Dr. Doni's Stress Types). https://doctordoni.com/product/zenbiome-cope-60-capsules/     Also, if you're not sleeping adequately, you are not getting the repair your body and gut needs, so you keep experiencing this overtime and the damage starts accumulating.     We all have some degree of leaky gut. It's more about whether it is mild, moderate, or severe. And if we don't pay attention to healing, we're going to have a hard time surviving.    We have to adopt healthy habits like cleaning up our diet to help our microbiome, so even things like trying to move towards organic or cleaner foods minimizing exposure to pesticides and herbicides which of course all act as antibiotics in your gut and kill off good bacteria.    There are lots of microbes in your gut who are waiting for food and aren't getting the right types of food because we're eating the same half a dozen things every single day.    When you combine the diet, lifestyle, supplements, food and sleep then you start to see a profound difference, and everything gets back in balance again.     If these changes become a part of your normal routine, you can then maintain that resiliency.    I explain more of this subject in my book Master Your Stress Reset Your Health: https://doctordoni.com/master-your-stress/     Or you can reach out to me to set up a one-on-one appointment if you prefer.    You can also check out my upcoming FREE Masterclass: Transform Your Life: Get to the Root of Anxiety and Depression going live on October 12TH: https://doctordoni.com/transformanxiety     Find the supplements mentioned by Kiran in this interview, such as ZenBiome, in the shop at DoctorDoni.com.   https://doctordoni.com/product/zenbiome-cope-60-capsules/    We're here to help you!   -   Connect with Dr. Doni:    Facebook HTTPS://FACEBOOK.COM/DRDONIWILSON   Instagram HTTPS://INSTAGRAM.COM/DRDONIWILSON   YouTube HTTPS://YOUTUBE.COM/USER/DONIWILSONND   Weekly Wellness Wisdom Newsletter: HTTPS://DOCTORDONI.COM/WWW     -   Books and Resources:    Order My New Book: https://www.amazon.com/Master-Your-Stress-Reset-Health/dp/1953295576   Stress Warrior Book (FREE)  HTTPS://DOCTORDONI.COM/STRESSWARRIOR      Stress Warrior Stress Resiliency Facebook Group (FREE)  HTTPS://FACEBOOK.COM/GROUPS/STRESSWARRIOR     7-day Stress Reset (FREE)  HTTPS://DOCTORDONI.COM/STRESS-RESET     HPV & Cervical Dysplasia Guide (FREE)  HTTPS://DOCTORDONI.COM/HPV-AND-CERVICAL-DYSPLASIA-GUIDE/     -   Personalized Solutions:    If you'd like to meet with Dr. Doni one-on-one for your health, request a Health Breakthrough Session: HTTPS://DOCTORDONI.COM/BREAKTHROUGH     To get an idea of more comprehensive options, read about Dr. Doni's Signature Consultation Programs: HTTPS://DOCTORDONI.COM/SERVICES   Disclosure: Some of the links in this post are product links and affiliate links and if you go through them to make a purchase I will earn a commission at no cost to you. 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Dr. Chris Chlebowski is a naturopath, chiropractor, clinical herbalist, and homeopath with a medical practice, Ashland Natural Medicine in southern Oregon.  At the clinic, Dr. Chlebowski and his staff use cutting-edge technology blended with traditional therapies, with a particular specialty in the treatment of chronic Lyme disease, mold illness, cancer, neurological disorders, and – most commonly – “mystery” diseases that other doctors have been unable to diagnose.  When he isn't working up a difficult case, staring into his microscope, or spending time with his wife and their two children, you can find Dr. Chlebowski climbing up the rocks or skiing down the mountains of Southern Oregon and northern California.  In addition, he has written a fascinating, new book called The Virus and the Host available right here at Chelsea Green Publishing. Chris starts by talking about his background in various healing modalities, from Chiropractic to Homeopathy and Naturopathy.  Given the complexity and prevalence of the illness on the planet today, he realized he needed more tools in his healing toolbox.  As he says, "people on the planet are getting sicker and sicker, and the old things aren't necessarily working any more." Chris says that he's always been interested in pandemics.  Back in December 2019, Chris reflects on how he started to read reports about this new virus in China and he felt terrified.  He felt it in his bones that this was the big one.  He began to do lots of research and make preparations even before it was widely reported in the media. At the onset of the pandemic in the US, he started treating patients and he began to realize what was working effectively.  He followed three key principles: make sure bowels and kidneys are moving; avoid suppressing the fever; and bring down inflammation. Chris explains that people are exposed to more toxicity than ever before:  “Fundamentally we have more toxicity in our body than we have ever had in the history of the planet.”  This toxicity creates inflammation, suppresses the immune system function, makes us more susceptible to virus infections and directly leads to cardiovascular disease and cancer. For Chris, the reason he wrote the book is because he's afraid that we won't learn the lessons from the pandemic: “I wanted people to have a tool in their hand that if they read my book, they could be more prepared and less scared the next time."  Chris also says that it's not a matter of if the next pandemic shows up, but rather when. The 2nd half of the book is a guide book to get healthy and survive anything that's coming along.  Chris explains some keys for rebooting our health: Eat good clean organic food;  Move the body; Drink clean water; Be fulfilled spiritually, emotionally and in our work; Create balance within our microbial inner world.  As an herbalist, if Chris had to choose one herb that stands out above the rest, he chooses Dandelion.  He says that dandelion is the archetypal most important plant because it's perceived as a weed and grows everywhere, yet it's a gentle and powerful detoxifier for the blood, liver and lymph. You can find Dr. Chris on his website right here. And you can order his book The Virus and the Host here. Today's episode's sponsor is Microbiome Labs.  For the last 9 years, Microbiome Labs has been committed to advancing understanding of the human microbiome. They are at the helm of innovation, putting new formulations and technology in the hands of healthcare practitioners and patients. Among many other novel innovations, MBL can now help improve the gut-brain connection with their ZenBiome Cope and ZenBiome Sleep products.  Maybe it has been a while since you've re-examined your probiotic choices, the science around the microbiome, or novel solutions that are coming out every day. Microbiome Labs will be here, at the forefront of science, continuing to pioneer health in this space. For more about this strain and other gut microbiome products,

Kiran Krishnan is a Research Microbiologist and has been involved in the dietary supplementand nutrition market for the past 18 years. He comes from a University research backgroundhaving spent several years with hands-on R&D in the fields of molecular medicine andmicrobiology at the University of Iowa. Kiran established a Clinical Research Organization where he designed and conducted dozens of human clinical trials in human nutrition. Kiran is also a co-founder and Chief Scientific Officer at Microbiome Labs. He is currently involved in 16 novel human clinical trials on probiotics and the human microbiome. Kiran is also on the Scientific Advisory Board or a Science Advisor for 7 other companies in the industry.In this episode, we sit down with Dr. Kiran to discuss how nutritional health affect your microbiome and how your microbiome levels affect your overall health.

On a lifelong mission to understand and hone his empathic gifts, David Woodman has explored a number of spirituality and alternative healing-based traditions. Today, he primarily works with sound, frequency, and subtle energy as healing tools for restoring balance and vitality physically, mentally, and emotionally. Through the Language of Light Wellness, David's sound healing platform, he offers unique sound healing services for his clients. Today's episode's sponsor is Microbiome Labs.  For the last 9 years, Microbiome Labs has been committed to advancing understanding of the human microbiome. They are at the helm of innovation, putting new formulations and technology in the hands of healthcare practitioners and patients. Among many other novel innovations, MBL can now help improve the gut-brain connection with their ZenBiome Cope and ZenBiome Sleep products.  Maybe it has been a while since you've re-examined your probiotic choices, the science around the microbiome, or novel solutions that are coming out every day. Microbiome Labs will be here, at the forefront of science, continuing to pioneer health in this space. For more about this strain and other gut microbiome products, visit microbiomelabs.com. And, as a special bonus for The Drew Pearlman Show listeners, receive 15% off your total order from Microbiome Labs by using this discount code: https://microbiomelabs.com/shop/?guest=yes&ref=drew Back to the show! David begins by talking about his spiritual journey.  He says that he was always deeply introspective and interested in the "alternative" of everything.   David talks openly about his path that led to alcohol and drug addiction.  After relapsing several times, he talks about having this transformative “emotional vision” on a bed at a sober house.  Something clicked and a light in his head turned on and he's never used drugs since. This is the power of visualization.  For David, when you use visualization, you are creating new neural pathways in the brain. To this day, David utilizes a healing toolbox of practices that have truly transformed his life.  These tools include sound, breath, visualization and moving the body.  It's a slow process but if practiced over time, they can produce big changes. At the beginning of the pandemic, David talks about the stress of losing his job.  It was overwhelming and he wasn't sure what to do with himself.  However, as one door closed, another opened.  He dove deeper into his spiritual practices. During this time, David discovered  the audio healing technology called Hemi-Sync.  It works by integrating the two hemispheres of the brain.  He says this was the catalyst for his growth and visionary experiences.  He then dove even deeper into other healing modalities such as Biofield Tuning. David says that when we feel stuck, it's often a sign that the inner landscape is not in alignment with what we want the outer landscape to look like.  However, when we let go of old paths and embrace our true path, we open a space for synchronicities and opportunities to come into our life. Language of Light Wellness offers a path forward from a spiritual perspective for anyone feeling stuck. David says he's on a journey of exploration – and the language of light allows him to explore in a way that serves the world.  “It's beautiful what happens when you align yourself with what you really love.” You can learn more about David and his work right here: https://www.thelanguageoflight.org/ And you can connect with David here: info@thelanguageoflight.org APPLE PODCASTS SPOTIFY STITCHER

In this episode, we're talking to an absolute LEGEND in the functional medicine space, Kiran Krishnan! Kiran is the co-founder of Microbiome Labs, a company which puts the research back in probiotics. In this episode, we'll discuss with him how he got into the work he's doing, the research behind the spore-based probiotics Microbiome Labs' uses, and most importantly, how certified FDNs are able to open accounts with this lab upon graduating! We hope you enjoy listening to this episode as much as we enjoyed recording it. Make sure to grab a notepad for this one! About Kiran: Kiran Krishnan is a Research Microbiologist and has been involved in the dietary supplement and nutrition market for the past 17 years. He comes from a strict research background having spent several years with hands-on R&D in the fields of molecular medicine and microbiology at the University of Iowa. He left University research to take a position as the U.S. Business Development and Product Development lead for Amano Enzyme, USA. Amano is one of the world's largest suppliers of therapeutic enzymes used in the dietary supplement and pharmaceutical industries in North America. Kiran also established a Clinical Research Organization where he designed and conducted dozens of human clinical trials in human nutrition. Kiran is also a co-founder and partner in Nu Science Trading, LLC.; a nutritional technology development, research and marketing company in the U.S. Dietary Supplement and Medical Food markets. Most recently, Kiran is acting as the Chief Scientific Officer at Physician's Exclusive, LLC. and Microbiome Labs. He has developed over 50 private label nutritional products for small to large brands in the global market. He is a frequent lecturer on the Human Microbiome at Medical and Nutrition Conferences. He conducts the popular monthly Microbiome Series Webinars through the Rebel Health Tribe Group practitioner training program, is an expert guest on National Radio and Satellite radio and has been a guest speaker on several Health Summits as a microbiome expert. He is currently involved in 9 novel human clinical trials on probiotics and the human microbiome. Kiran is also on the Scientific Advisory Board for 5 other companies in the industry. Kiran offers his extensive knowledge and practical application of the latest science on the human microbiome as it relates to health and wellness. Ready to start the FDN course and become a certified practitioner? Then head to www.fdntraining.com to start the course completely for free! No credit card number is required to start. Where to find Kiran and Microbiome Labs' products: www.microbiomelabs.com IG: microbiomelabs IG: kiranbiome

“Improvements in the gut support bone strength… It's gonna get better for two main reasons. Number one, improving nutrient absorption. Number two, reducing the inflammation from the leakiness of the gut.” -Kiran Krishnan   Kiran Krishnan is a research microbiologist and has been involved in the dietary supplement and nutrition market for the past 20 years. Kiran established a Clinical Research Organization where he designed and conducted dozens of human clinical trials in human nutrition. Most recently, Kiran is acting as a Co-Founder and the Chief Scientific Officer at Microbiome Labs, a leader in microbiome and probiotic research.    He is a frequent lecturer on the Human Microbiome at Medical and Nutrition Conferences. He is an expert guest on National Radio and Satellite radio and has been a guest speaker on several Health Summits as a microbiome expert. He is currently involved in over 18 novel human clinical trials on probiotics and the human microbiome. Kiran is also on the Scientific Advisory Board for 7 other companies in the industry. Kiran has published clinical trials in peer-reviewed, scientific journals and several global patents in his name.    In today's talk, Kiran discusses the necessary steps needed to heal the gut for improved bone and overall health. He also talks about K2 and sheds light on many misconceptions that currently exist. If you are ready to improve the health of your gut and bones, you don't want to miss this informative interview.   Link:  *Microbiome Labs - https://microbiomelabs.com/register/?ref=Happybones Get 20% savings on Microbiome Labs products.  Once you create an account, all of the mentioned products below are located on the second page of the store! MegaSporeBiotic (Probiotic) Megaquinone K2-7 (Vitamin K2) TGR - Total Gut Restoration Kit  Timestamps: [03:21] The gut's influence on bone health [10:43] Intestinal permeability (leaky gut) and what it's doing to you health [23:09] Reducing bone loss through probiotics - and how to pick the right one [34:04] How to address SIBO (small intestine bacterial overgrowth) with spore-based probiotics [45:17] Vitamin K2: MK-7 or MK-4 for bone health? DISCLAIMER – The information presented on this podcast should not be construed as medical advice. It is not intended to replace consultation with your physician or healthcare provider. The ideas shared on this podcast are the expressed opinions of the guests and do not always reflect those of Margie Bissinger and the Happy Bones, Happy Life program. *In compliance with the FTC guidelines, please assume the following about links on this site: Some of the links going to products are affiliate links of which I receive a small commission from sales of certain items, but the price is the same for you (sometimes, I even get to share a unique discount with you). If I post an affiliate link to a product, it is something that I personally use, support and would recommend. I personally vet each and every product. My first priority is providing valuable information and resources to help you create positive changes in your health and bring more happiness into your life. I will only ever link to products or resources (affiliate or otherwise) that fit within this purpose.

This Week Sinclair spoke with Kiran Krishnan, a microbiologist who co-founded “Microbiome Labs”. Instead of waiting to treat you when you become severely ill, Kiran will teach you simple lifestyle changes that can have drastic effects on your lifelong health by understanding our place in nature and the balance of our own gut biome.  The Gut-Brain Axis with Kiran Krishnan  We have created a world that is “Anti-human” In this episode, Sinclair speaks with Microbiologist  Kiran Krishnan, Co-founder of “Microbiome Labs” He will teach you what the Microbiome is, what has caused it to become imbalanced and how you can take simple steps to heal your gut. Instead of focusing on symptoms, today's episode explores daily changes that can prevent diseases from forming in the body. Regardless of what stage of healing you are in, Karin teaches us that ,We are not the disease. Most sickness comes from lifestyle so by the same logic we can regain our health through lifestyle as well.   Key Ideas: Microbiome Labs [5:28] The Folly of Marketing driven product development [7:24] We are dealing with an explosion of chronic conditions  [10:39] What are Lifestyle disorders? 13:09] Leaky gut is the main source of inflammation [15:00]  The 3 main causes of chronic diseases: roundup, antibiotics and disconnection from the natural microbial environment [19:45] How to navigate all the conflicting information [28:00] Simple changes for profound effects: Intermittent fasting, probiotics, reducing inflammation, diversifying your diet and mindfulness  [33:45] The Gut Brain Axis: how our prolonged Fight or Flight response is harming us [40:00]  Peptidoglycan and child development [47:00]  Zen Biome: reducing neural inflammation  [50:00] Functional medicine: rebuilding the foundation by addressing the root cause [52:00]   Where to find the Guest: https://microbiomelabs.com/home/about/ @microbiomelabs    Memorable Quotes: “ Prior to the initiation of the “Human Genome Project” the assumption was that for every chronic illness that we deal with, we are going to find a gene that's driving it. That chronic illness was largely driven by genetic mishaps. If you have heart disease you have a heart disease gene, if you have a cancer of some sort you have a cancer gene, and sure genetics play some component of it but it's a much more MINOR component than we ever imagined”  [11:25]   “ The big question is “How are we this sophisticated?” Well, that's because we harbor 2.5 million microbial genes in our system. So we have 150-200 times more microbial genetic material in our system that we use to function as a human, then we have human genes.                     [12:17]   “Over the last 4 million years We've evolved to be WITHIN nature. We are supposed to be in this constant osmosis with the natural environment, we're shedding organisms, we're picking up organisms, we're picking up genetic material and proteins and peptides, and all of these things from the natural world but then we've gone and divorced from it. [16:30]   “Absence is just as bad as deliberate toxicity” [27:19]   “Lack of hope has a huge impact on your microbiome which increases inflammation and that will actually perpetuate the condition.” [29:13]   “You are NOT your illness, people define themselves by the illness that they have suffered from for years and that is a manifestation of the illness in itself. I meet lots of people where they should basically introduce themselves like “Hi my name is Sibo” or “Hi, my name is Eczema” because that's their whole identity. And I understand it but they need to detach themselves from that illness. That illness is a temporary thing and it will get better, so don't embrace it as part of your identity.”  [30:04]   “The pathology is the same, The only difference is the degree in which the pathology is present. So, everything that a chronically ill person should do, is the same thing a high functioning person that doesn't feel good, should do and vice versa because we are working on the basic foundation of health”   [39:28]   “The gut acts as a checkpoint for allowing you to come down from the stressor after you experience it. The gut is the key checkpoint If you have certain bacteria in your gut, they will actually undue the fight or flight response.  [45:26]   “We don't have enough genes in our system to do all the functions we need to be human, we've outsourced a lot of those critical functions to microbes that we harbor from the environment and if we don't harbor those microbes any longer we lose those functionalities.” [48:32]   “Symptoms are secondary,lets deal with the root cause first”  [54:40]   Subscribe to the Podcast here: Apple   |   Spotify   |  Stitcher   Connect with Sinclair Kennally @detoxrejuvenation https://detoxrejuvenation.com/

H. pylori infection can be dangerous. In this interview, research microbiologist Kiran Krishnan provides details about how H. pylori can harm health, how conventional treatment addresses this issue, and how integrative practitioners can take a more natural, safer approach. Krishnan, who specializes in the microbiome and probiotics, will also discuss strategies to prevent H. pylori from colonizing. About the Expert Kiran Krishnan is a Research Microbiologist and has been involved in the dietary supplement and nutrition market for the past 18 years. He comes from a University research background having spent several years with hands-on R&D in the fields of molecular medicine and microbiology at the University of Iowa. Kiran established a Clinical Research Organization where he designed and conducted dozens of human clinical trials in human nutrition. Kiran is also a co-founder and partner in Nu Science Trading, LLC.; a nutritional technology development and research company. Kiran is also a co-founder and Chief Scientific Officer at Microbiome Labs. He is a frequent lecturer on the Human Microbiome at Medical and Nutrition Conferences. He is an expert guest on National and Satellite radio, has appeared in several international documentaries and has been a guest speaker on several International Health Summits as a microbiome expert. He is currently involved in several novel human clinical trials on probiotics and the human microbiome. Kiran is also on the Scientific Advisory Board or a Science Advisor for 7 other companies in the industry. About the Sponsor Microbiome Labs was originally established in 2013 as Physicians Exclusive as an organization focused on providing probiotic bacteriotherapy. In the past several years, its business model has grown and so has public awareness for gut health issues. Microbiome Labs comes to you as an all-inclusive resource center designed to address the needs of physicians and health care practitioners across the globe. Microbiome Labs' goal is to provide integrative solutions and clinical research data to address indications that stem from digestive and immune health issues. It hopes to encourage other supplement companies to raise the bar of the supplement industry as a whole. In 2018, Microbiome Labs attended over 148 conferences, initiated and/or completed 14 clinical trials, and provided key solutions to thousands of practitioners, changing over 344,000 lives… and counting. View MBL's video to learn more about its story. To learn more about our flagship product, MegaSporeBioticTM, visit https://microbiomelabs.com/home/products/megasporebiotic/.

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Dr. Bayne is back! Enjoy this episode with the 'gut guy'. We discuss just how important the gut is and how gut imbalances can manifest in conditions like anxiety and depression. Discover how addressing your gut health can even help things like brain fog (post covid!), hormonal health, brain health, and inflammation levels. Want to access high quality to learn more about the microbiome and gut health? Check out their new online platform Better Biome. Love this topic? Don't miss our first episode with Dr. Bayne (episode #24) about the microbiome and importance of spore based probiotics, here. Partner Try out Microbiome Labs amazing products for yourself through our link, here!

On today's episode, we focus on the oral microbiome, its connection to the gut microbiome, and we're answering questions like, “Are artificial sweeteners bad for your teeth?” Obviously we already know they are bad for the gut.While the gut microbiome is a hot health topic, the oral microbiome is also a topic on the rise.Listen in to the show now for the dental perspective on the gut and/or find more information below.Are Artificial Sweeteners Bad for Your Teeth? (All Things Oral Microbiome, Episode 34 with Dr. Jim Ellis)Click HERE to save this episode for later.Resources MentionedDr. Jim Ellis websiteHis Instagram (theoralcareclub)Side Effects of Antibiotics and Rebuilding the GutProbiotic Foods vs Prebiotic FoodsPsychobiotics {+ 5 other biotics to know}SHOP DR. JIM'S TOP ORAL CARE RECOMMENDATIONS BY CLICKING HERE {SAVE 15% AT CHECKOUT WHEN YOU ENTER CODE AGUTSYGIRL015}Don't Miss These ThoughtsWho is Dr. Jim Ellis?“Digestion begin in the mouth.” – Dr. JimWhat exactly is the oral microbiome?There are over 700 different species that live in the mouth (about 20 billion bacteria).Salivary amylase comes out in your saliva.What is the connection between the gut and mouth? And if the gut is off for any reason, what might manifest orally?Mouth manifestations: tooth erosion, bad breath, canker soresmouth, throat, stomach, intestinesDoes dry mouth have to do with the gut at all?Foods that are good for both the oral microbiome and gut microbiome?Sugar consumption; effects of sugar from oral and gut standpoint? – “The war of sugar substitutes.”Popular dental myths –> “Dental care is just brushing my teeth.”“You have a bacterial farm in your mouth.”What ingredients should we look out for in toothpastes?Dr. Jim's convictions around gut health and gut healing.Mouth JourneyAs I mention in the beginning of the episode, I have had one very long journey with mouth issues. While my overall dental health was never a problem and I never had “dental problems,” per se, I had mouth issue after mouth issue that I dealt with.And here's the thing about it……I do not have them today. The mouth problems literally and 100% correlated with the gut problems. I'd love to tell you that I fully figured out why and what happened, but to this day, no true answers were ever found.What I can tell you are the things I experienced in conjunction with all the gut issues:angular chelitiscanker soresa dry, burning tongue feeling (but the dentists and doctors always said it was not a saliva production problem nor was it dry mouth) – I know; totally confusingAnd if you want to read more about this journey, here are some places to check it out:My Full Story (I talk about it in podcast episode 1)Oral Allergy SyndromeWhite Spots on TonsilsWhat are Toxic Dental Products?Dr. Jim mentions to avoid toxic products with your dental care; be a label reader.Here are three in particular he mentions during the show:SLS (foaming agent)Titanium Dioxide (makes things whiter; banned in Europe)Fluoride (see below)Sound familiar with what I teach and preach re. ingredients vs. ingredients(s)?So, always be sure to read the labels when purchasing the following:rinses and breath freshnersdry mouth productstoothpastes (p.s. He includes one of my favorite toothpastes in his lineup, and I think he should add another – the Wellnesse Whitening Toothpaste HERE)Like Dr. Jim's recommendations and his own line of products, I also adore what Katie (i.e. Wellness Mama) is doing in the oral care space.FluorideHere are some more thoughts on fluoride from Dr. Ellis. Fluoride can absolutely play a critical role in strengthening teeth. As teeth demineralize, due to acidic conditions in the mouth, calcium and phosphate ions break free from the teeth and become free floating.Fluoride can re-bond those ions into Fluorapatite that remineralizes the tooth and strengthens them against future acidic attack.Fluoride, like all other chemicals, can be dangerous if not used in proper quantities and thus I do not advocate for its use in water supplies or in oral care products used by all members of the household regardless of age or situation.However, if an individual does their own research and finds that properly prescribed doses of fluoride are right for them then I do recommend fluoride as a means of strengthening teeth. {Click HERE to read more on the great fluoride debate.}SugarYour mouth is full of bacteria — many are beneficial, while others are harmful. The harmful bacteria feed on the sugar you consume and create acids that attack and damage your tooth enamel, the protective, shiny outer layer of your teeth. (source)In addition, consuming sugar (and other acidic things) typically lowers the pH.Dr. Ellis says that the goal is to have a neutral pH in the mouth. If you're going to do it, consume it and be done with it. Don't take a sip of your soft drinks every 5 minutes or take a bite of sweet food every 10 minutes. It takes 15 minutes for your saliva to bring your oral cavity back to neutral pH. So if you're taking a sip every 12-15 minutes, then you might as well just bathe your oral microbiome in sugar all day long for long periods of time. I've discussed at length why sugar intake (namely via added sugars) is not conducive for gut healing. You may even recall a post I wrote long ago on the sugar addiction.Two hundred years ago, the average American ate only 2 pounds of sugar a year. In 1970, we ate 123 pounds of sugar per year. Today, the average American consumes almost 152 pounds of sugar in one year. This is equal to 3 pounds (or 6 cups) of sugar consumed in one week! (source)Not only does a sweet tooth breed more cravings for sweet foods, but we are also then trained to not enjoy the natural sweet taste of anything. This has become a huge problem today.And remember, while we think of sugar as things like maple syrup, table sugar / regular sugar, honey, high fructose corn syrup, dehydrated cane juice, and sugar foods in general, the actual list of sugars and sugar sources is massive.Don't believe me? Check out THESE 192 Sugar Sources and Alternate Names.Food labels often contain these words:sugar alcoholssugar-free gumnatural sugarless sugarsdiet drinkslow-calorie sweetenersBut remember, it's typically marketing at its finest.Alternative sweeteners are not (necessarily, if ever) better for the gut and/or oral microbiome.Artificial SugarsI have an entire post on Non-Nutritive Sweeteners {HERE}, which are zero- or low-calorie alternatives to nutritive sweeteners, such as table sugar.Nonnutritive sweeteners are much sweeter than sugar so only small amounts are needed. They provide fewer calories per gram than sugar because they are not completely absorbed by your digestive system.To that end, because they are not completely absorbed, Dr. Ellis says, Welcome to diarrhea! And while I find a ton of problems with artificial sugars from a gut microbiome standpoint, Dr. Jim says that from an oral microbiome standpoint, the problem with something like diet sodas is also the acid.The combination of highly acidic foods mixed with sugary foods is a disastrous setup.…But XylitolEver had a dentist tell you, “Chew sugarless gum” and “Great options are gums that used xylitol?”Well, chewing produces saliva and increases saliva flow.The reason dentists recommend chewing gum with xylitol, according to Dr. Ellis, is due to the dry mouth epidemic. Furthermore, xylitol will not be digested by the body and so it's sweet and people like chewing it.However, what does it then do downstream? That's right, return to the diarrhea comment above.Dr. Ellis said it's better than real sugar because the risk of tooth decay diminishes, but it's not necessarily great for digestion.Is it, then, simply the lesser of the “evils?”Oral ProbioticsThe last thing I want to touch on with regards to this episode are oral probiotics for good oral hygiene Dr. Ellis recommended.You're already well-versed in what probiotics do for the gut. And if not, check out THESE 13 benefits of probiotics beyond gut health. Two of those benefits include:Treatment of periodontal diseaseTooth decay (prevention)So what do oral probiotics do in particular?According to one source, Oral probiotics are specially designed to help balance harmful and helpful bacteria in the oral cavity by encouraging the growth of the good organisms and stopping the bad, while probiotics for the gut contain strains of bacteria that promote optimal absorption of nutrients further along the digestive tract. Here are 2 oral probiotics Dr. Jim Ellis recommends in his online store:Super Teeth Chewable Dental Probiotic for Children and AdultsMicrobiome Labs Megacidin Oral Herbal Probiotic Throat SprayI chose these two intentionally. The first so that those of you with children had a good option; the second because I'm a huge fan of Microbiome Labs.However, there are many more options on his website.You can see all oral probiotics Dr. Jim Ellis recommends HERE.SHOP ORAL CARE HERE – USE CODE ‘AGUTSYGIRL015' AT CHECKOUT TO SAVE 15%.More from A Gutsy GirlMy BRAND NEW book, A Gutsy Girl's Bible: a 21-day approach to healing the gut is now fully published and available for purchase. Welcome to A Gutsy Girl PodcastHang out on InstagramBFF's on YouTubeFree resource: The Master Gutsy SpreadsheetRated-G Email ClubWrap UpTime to wrap this up. As always, a huge goal for this show is to connect with even more people. Feel free to send an email to our team at podcast@agutsygirl.com. We want to hear questions, comments, show ideas, etc.Did you enjoy this episode? Please drop a comment below or leave a review on Apple Podcasts. Connect with A Gutsy GirlThrough the websiteOn InstagramVia LinkedIn

On today's episode, we focus on the oral microbiome, its connection to the gut microbiome, and we're answering questions like, “Are artificial sweeteners bad for your teeth?” Obviously we already know they are bad for the gut.While the gut microbiome is a hot health topic, the oral microbiome is also a topic on the rise.Listen in to the show now for the dental perspective on the gut and/or find more information below.Are Artificial Sweeteners Bad for Your Teeth? (All Things Oral Microbiome, Episode 34 with Dr. Jim Ellis)Click HERE to save this episode for later.Resources MentionedDr. Jim Ellis websiteHis Instagram (theoralcareclub)Side Effects of Antibiotics and Rebuilding the GutProbiotic Foods vs Prebiotic FoodsPsychobiotics {+ 5 other biotics to know}SHOP DR. JIM'S TOP ORAL CARE RECOMMENDATIONS BY CLICKING HERE {SAVE 15% AT CHECKOUT WHEN YOU ENTER CODE AGUTSYGIRL015}Don't Miss These ThoughtsWho is Dr. Jim Ellis?“Digestion begin in the mouth.” – Dr. JimWhat exactly is the oral microbiome?There are over 700 different species that live in the mouth (about 20 billion bacteria).Salivary amylase comes out in your saliva.What is the connection between the gut and mouth? And if the gut is off for any reason, what might manifest orally?Mouth manifestations: tooth erosion, bad breath, canker soresmouth, throat, stomach, intestinesDoes dry mouth have to do with the gut at all?Foods that are good for both the oral microbiome and gut microbiome?Sugar consumption; effects of sugar from oral and gut standpoint? – “The war of sugar substitutes.”Popular dental myths –> “Dental care is just brushing my teeth.”“You have a bacterial farm in your mouth.”What ingredients should we look out for in toothpastes?Dr. Jim's convictions around gut health and gut healing.Mouth JourneyAs I mention in the beginning of the episode, I have had one very long journey with mouth issues. While my overall dental health was never a problem and I never had “dental problems,” per se, I had mouth issue after mouth issue that I dealt with.And here's the thing about it……I do not have them today. The mouth problems literally and 100% correlated with the gut problems. I'd love to tell you that I fully figured out why and what happened, but to this day, no true answers were ever found.What I can tell you are the things I experienced in conjunction with all the gut issues:angular chelitiscanker soresa dry, burning tongue feeling (but the dentists and doctors always said it was not a saliva production problem nor was it dry mouth) – I know; totally confusingAnd if you want to read more about this journey, here are some places to check it out:My Full Story (I talk about it in podcast episode 1)Oral Allergy SyndromeWhite Spots on TonsilsWhat are Toxic Dental Products?Dr. Jim mentions to avoid toxic products with your dental care; be a label reader.Here are three in particular he mentions during the show:SLS (foaming agent)Titanium Dioxide (makes things whiter; banned in Europe)Fluoride (see below)Sound familiar with what I teach and preach re. ingredients vs. ingredients(s)?So, always be sure to read the labels when purchasing the following:rinses and breath freshnersdry mouth productstoothpastes (p.s. He includes one of my favorite toothpastes in his lineup, and I think he should add another – the Wellnesse Whitening Toothpaste HERE)Like Dr. Jim's recommendations and his own line of products, I also adore what Katie (i.e. Wellness Mama) is doing in the oral care space.FluorideHere are some more thoughts on fluoride from Dr. Ellis.Fluoride can absolutely play a critical role in strengthening teeth. As teeth demineralize, due to acidic conditions in the mouth, calcium and phosphate ions break free from the teeth and become free floating.Fluoride can re-bond those ions into Fluorapatite that remineralizes the tooth and strengthens them against future acidic attack.Fluoride, like all other chemicals, can be dangerous if not used in proper quantities and thus I do not advocate for its use in water supplies or in oral care products used by all members of the household regardless of age or situation.However, if an individual does their own research and finds that properly prescribed doses of fluoride are right for them then I do recommend fluoride as a means of strengthening teeth. {Click HERE to read more on the great fluoride debate.}SugarYour mouth is full of bacteria — many are beneficial, while others are harmful. The harmful bacteria feed on the sugar you consume and create acids that attack and damage your tooth enamel, the protective, shiny outer layer of your teeth. (source)In addition, consuming sugar (and other acidic things) typically lowers the pH.Dr. Ellis says that the goal is to have a neutral pH in the mouth.If you're going to do it, consume it and be done with it. Don't take a sip of your soft drinks every 5 minutes or take a bite of sweet food every 10 minutes. It takes 15 minutes for your saliva to bring your oral cavity back to neutral pH. So if you're taking a sip every 12-15 minutes, then you might as well just bathe your oral microbiome in sugar all day long for long periods of time.I've discussed at length why sugar intake (namely via added sugars) is not conducive for gut healing. You may even recall a post I wrote long ago on the sugar addiction.Two hundred years ago, the average American ate only 2 pounds of sugar a year. In 1970, we ate 123 pounds of sugar per year. Today, the average American consumes almost 152 pounds of sugar in one year. This is equal to 3 pounds (or 6 cups) of sugar consumed in one week! (source)Not only does a sweet tooth breed more cravings for sweet foods, but we are also then trained to not enjoy the natural sweet taste of anything. This has become a huge problem today.And remember, while we think of sugar as things like maple syrup, table sugar / regular sugar, honey, high fructose corn syrup, dehydrated cane juice, and sugar foods in general, the actual list of sugars and sugar sources is massive.Don't believe me? Check out THESE 192 Sugar Sources and Alternate Names.Food labels often contain these words:sugar alcoholssugar-free gumnatural sugarless sugarsdiet drinkslow-calorie sweetenersBut remember, it's typically marketing at its finest.Alternative sweeteners are not (necessarily, if ever) better for the gut and/or oral microbiome.Artificial SugarsI have an entire post on Non-Nutritive Sweeteners {HERE}, which are zero- or low-calorie alternatives to nutritive sweeteners, such as table sugar.Nonnutritive sweeteners are much sweeter than sugar so only small amounts are needed. They provide fewer calories per gram than sugar because they are not completely absorbed by your digestive system.To that end, because they are not completely absorbed, Dr. Ellis says,Welcome to diarrhea!And while I find a ton of problems with artificial sugars from a gut microbiome standpoint, Dr. Jim says that from an oral microbiome standpoint, the problem with something like diet sodas is also the acid.The combination of highly acidic foods mixed with sugary foods is a disastrous setup.…But XylitolEver had a dentist tell you, “Chew sugarless gum” and “Great options are gums that used xylitol?”Well, chewing produces saliva and increases saliva flow.The reason dentists recommend chewing gum with xylitol, according to Dr. Ellis, is due to the dry mouth epidemic. Furthermore, xylitol will not be digested by the body and so it's sweet and people like chewing it.However, what does it then do downstream? That's right, return to the diarrhea comment above.Dr. Ellis said it's better than real sugar because the risk of tooth decay diminishes, but it's not necessarily great for digestion.Is it, then, simply the lesser of the “evils?”Oral ProbioticsThe last thing I want to touch on with regards to this episode are oral probiotics for good oral hygiene Dr. Ellis recommended.You're already well-versed in what probiotics do for the gut. And if not, check out THESE 13 benefits of probiotics beyond gut health. Two of those benefits include:Treatment of periodontal diseaseTooth decay (prevention)So what do oral probiotics do in particular?According to one source,Oral probiotics are specially designed to help balance harmful and helpful bacteria in the oral cavity by encouraging the growth of the good organisms and stopping the bad, while probiotics for the gut contain strains of bacteria that promote optimal absorption of nutrients further along the digestive tract.Here are 2 oral probiotics Dr. Jim Ellis recommends in his online store:Super Teeth Chewable Dental Probiotic for Children and AdultsMicrobiome Labs Megacidin Oral Herbal Probiotic Throat SprayI chose these two intentionally. The first so that those of you with children had a good option; the second because I'm a huge fan of Microbiome Labs.However, there are many more options on his website.You can see all oral probiotics Dr. Jim Ellis recommends HERE.SHOP ORAL CARE HERE – USE CODE ‘AGUTSYGIRL015' AT CHECKOUT TO SAVE 15%.More from A Gutsy GirlMy BRAND NEW book, A Gutsy Girl's Bible: a 21-day approach to healing the gut is now fully published and available for purchase. Welcome to A Gutsy Girl PodcastHang out on InstagramBFF's on YouTubeFree resource: The Master Gutsy SpreadsheetRated-G Email ClubWrap UpTime to wrap this up. As always, a huge goal for this show is to connect with even more people. Feel free to send an email to our team at podcast@agutsygirl.com. We want to hear questions, comments, show ideas, etc.Did you enjoy this episode? Please drop a comment below or leave a review on Apple Podcasts.

Show summary:"If your microbiome is decimated, your immune system is blind, and that is how your immune system would attack everything."Today's episode unpack frequently asked questions and correct the numerous misinformation about probiotics, gut health, and gut flora with our special guest Kiran Krishnan. Kiran is the co-founder and chief scientific officer of Microbiome Labs, and he is a frequent lecturer on the human microbiome at health and nutrition conferences. Kiran is a brilliant person who's like a walking dictionary. That's why we've been wanting him to be on the podcast.Kiran shares more understanding about symbiogenesis - the forced relationship between different species because of the proximity in a given area. He explains further how microbes reside in every part of our body, especially in our gut, providing an array of benefits so we can live harmoniously.However, the misinformation about the symbiotic relationship of these probiotics in our body brings us to something scary. As we lose microorganisms from our microbiome, we lose functionality, capability, and resilience. As a species, we are passing these down to our kids in depleted ecosystems, losing body functionality, making them sicker every generation. Listen closely to this episode as we deep dive into the benefits of spore-based prebiotics and share this with your loved ones to help break the misinformation.SUBMIT AN ENTRY FOR THE GIVEAWAY, MECHANICS BELOW ⬇️Exceptional highlights:It's really about understanding how nature functions and being smart enough to utilize it. The immune system is the only system in your body that is continuously adapting to the environment that you're in.  Today, nine out of ten people have digestive issues, and more and more are seen in children. Show highlights:How did we come to know about the microbiome?6:48 KiranWe didn't know anything about the microbiome until only 7 or 8 years ago. Years ago, we thought we might have something like 8 or 10 species of microbes that live in our gut. Now, we know that there are 24,000 possible species that could live in our gut. What is the link between pregnancy and probiotics and gut health?Kiran 1:03:17The baby's brain in utero also contains receptors and transporters for bacterial peptidoglycan. So the mom's gut bacterial byproducts are such important stimuli for the baby, the placenta. The baby's brain has receptors to find and receive these compounds. So the development of the human brain and central nervous system is dependent on bacteria. MECHANICS FOR THE GIVEAWAYJuanique Follow us on Instagram @gutsyhealthpodcast Leave us a review at kite.link/ghpImportant Links:Microbiome LabsMicrobiome Labs YouTubeKiran Krishnan IGKiran Krishnan FBGutsy Health Website@gutsyhealthpodcast