NBI Health - Fix Your Gut? It Starts in the SOIL! | Soil Health and Your Microbiome with Martha Carlin
by Kevin Danielson March 28, 2025
When Martha’s husband was diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease, she went on a mission to help him. This citizen-scientist took it into her own hands to find answers and solutions. She received an NIH grant and uncovered the hidden connections between the gut microbiome and many chronic diseases.
As we recognize Parkinson’s Awareness Month, it’s time to widen the lens and deepen the dialogue—not just about symptoms, but about systems. And most importantly, about the real, science-backed steps people can take to improve their quality of life today.
Martha Carlin's talks about how environmental toxins in everyday products disrupt our gut bacteria and effect brain health, and examine the complex relationship between our environment and chronic diseases.
Every April, Earth Month invites us to pause and consider our relationship with the planet. We think about climate, pollution, sustainability—but how often do we think about microbes? These invisible allies, often overlooked, are the true stewards of life on Earth. They live beneath our feet, within our bodies, and in every breath we take. And they are crucial to both personal and planetary health.