Recent research on following a Paleo Autoimmune Protocol has shown it is effective in reducing symptoms from IBD. The authors of the study wrote: "Clinical remission was achieved by week 6 by 11/15 (73%) of study participants, and all 11 maintained clinical remission during the maintenance phase of the study." Chris Kresser is an acupuncturist … Continue reading Research on diet for IBS/IBD
Author: Sheila Fay
Using probiotics to improve seasonal allergies
During a recent study (funded by the probiotic maker) 175 research study participants were given either 2 probiotic capsules or placebo during spring allergy season. The participants receiving probiotics showed a small but significant improvement in allergy symptoms. A link to a review of the study is found here: http://blog.emersonecologics.com/2017/07/20/clinical-research-improving-seasonal-allergies-with-probiotics/?utm_term=Improving%20Seasonal%20Allergies%20with%20Probiotics&utm_campaign=The%20Weekly%3A%20Addressing%20Allergies%20Through%20Inflammation&utm_content=email&utm_source=Act-On+Software&utm_medium=email&cm_mmc=Act-On%20Software-_-email-_-The%20Weekly%3A%20Addressing%20Allergies%20Through%20Inflammation-_-Improving%20Seasonal%20Allergies%20with%20Probiotics This supports what we know … Continue reading Using probiotics to improve seasonal allergies
Changing the Body can Change the Mind
As we journey into the changeable season of spring, where one moment the temperature is 30 and later that day 70, I am reminded of how important it is to stay flexible in the face of a changing environment. One of my clients recently gave me this great shorthand tool to remember our role in … Continue reading Changing the Body can Change the Mind
Winter Warriors
Its been a tough winter here in New England. Snow storms, shoveling and navigating transit issues have most of us tapped out and stressed. Unfortunately the combination of exhaustion, stress and emotional fatigue creates the perfect condition for illness. Add in a little bit of a break: "wow! only 3-4 inches of snow this week!" … Continue reading Winter Warriors