In praise of butterfat
Butter has gotten a bad rap. Butter actually has unique nutrient components that give you significant health benefits.
the microbiome
A selection of Dr. Lavine's articles on the microbiome...
The bacteria in your mouth influence your mood and energy level
Scientists have detected an imbalance of microbes in the saliva of young people with suicidal thoughts. This insight could help many others, too.
Functional diagnostic medicine
Functional diagnostic medicine offers a new, effective approach to understanding the underlying causes of chronic diseases.
Childhood infections contribute to mental illness
A large study performed in Denmark proves that children who have a severe infectious illness have a significantly ...
Restless leg syndrome and gut bacteria
Restless leg syndrome has been linked to small intestine bacterial overgrowth.
Probiotics for depression
Probiotics may be effective for depression.
It’s more fundamental to health than good nutrition
Gut health is fundamental to good health.
New clues in chronic fatigue syndrome
Scientists have uncovered a clue about the metabolism of people with chronic fatigue syndrome.
Latest medical research
Latest medical research of interest.
Five steps to healthy gut flora
Living in harmony with the right mix of intestinal bacteria is a cornerstone of good health. Here are five easy step to take to make sure you're on good terms with your gut flora.
Why calorie counts on food labels are wrong
Because of variations in how foods are grown, processed, and digested, the calorie value of foods printed on food labels can be way off....
Gluten sensitivity, Part 3: Stumbling on a cure
A reader forwarded me this letter written by a chronic pain sufferer who found relief on a gluten-free diet. With his permission, I'm sharing this letter with you.
Quiz: How you can lower your risk of cardiovascular disease
Which professional group contributes the most to the prevention of cardiovascular disease? Check out the answer to today's quiz.
Scientists claim: Antibiotics make you fat
Scientists are discovering the many benefits we get from our symbiotic relationship with the bacteria that live in our digestive tract. Now it appears that gut bacteria play a role in regulating appetite and satiety. And that antibiotic use, which wipes out beneficial colonies of bacteria, can contribute to obesity.
Harmful gut bacteria contribute to your fibromyalgia and chronic pain
Take advantage of the latest research that links altered gut bacteria to fibromyalgia and chronic pain.
