Seaworthy Functional Medicine: The Microbiome's Link to Parkinson's and Neurological Disease with Martha Carlin | Field Notes
by Kevin Danielson October 02, 2024
Martha Carlin joins Dr. Rob Downey and discusses the founding of the BioCollective in 2015 to study microbiome and diseases, linking gut bacteria to Parkinson's. Sugar Shift converts glucose to mannitol, improving gut health. Clinical trial shows reductions in serum endotoxin levels and stabilized blood glucose.
Candy is everywhere this time of year: bowls at the office, bowls at school, bowls by the front door. And when kids see their peers walking around with bags or buckets full of sweets, it feels almost impossible to say no. But what if we reframed Halloween—not by taking away the fun, but by showing kids (and reminding ourselves) what’s really happening inside their bodies? That’s where gut-healthy Halloween ideas come in.
Many people think gut health is just about digestion—but the truth runs deeper. From leaky gut to gluten fears to stool test confusion, we explore 10 common gut health myths, what science actually says, and how to support your gut with wisdom, not hype.