by Cort Johnson | Nov 13, 2021 | Gut, Mast cell activation syndrome
In an impressive paper researchers conclude that mast cell activation triggered by an infection causes irritable bowel syndrome. A similar process could also explain fibromyalgia and chronic fatigue syndrome.
by Cort Johnson | Nov 10, 2021 | Gut, Homepage, Microbiome
Led by Cheng Guo (lead author) and Brent L. Williams (senior author) this big NIH-funded study from Ian Lipkin’s Columbia team at the “Center for Solutions for Myalgic Encephalomyelitis/Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CfS for ME/CFS)” set out to fix some...
by Cort Johnson | Sep 23, 2021 | Gut, Homepage, Microbiome
A Stanford study shows that eating a high fermented foods diet is able to increase gut flora diversity and reduce inflammation perhaps help people with ME/CFS, FM, GWI and long COVID.
by Cort Johnson | Sep 12, 2021 | Basal Ganglia, Homepage, HPA axis, Inflammation, Microbiome, Neuroinflammation, Oxidative Stress, Pathogens, Sleep
Although fatigue has traditionally been scorned in medical research. studies show that ME/CFS – the “chronic fatigue syndrome” – is significantly more functionally disabling than multiple sclerosis, heart failure, diabetes, depression, and...
by Cort Johnson | Aug 11, 2021 | Bacteriophages, Gut, Homepage, Microbiome, Pathogens
Gulf War Illness studies suggest two herbal compounds may restore gut health and reduce inflammation and neuroinflammation.
by Cort Johnson | Dec 7, 2019 | Antivirals, Gut, Microbiome
A Gulf War Illness study finds a connection between dysregulated gut flora, leaky gut and neuroinflammation – and a new way to potentially resolve it. It’s nice when the government has your back. After years of neglect, the federal government finally...