Seaworthy Functional Medicine: The Microbiome's Link to Parkinson's and Neurological Disease with Martha Carlin | Field Notes

Catch Martha on Sound Health Radio with Richard O. She discusses 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

The food we pack, whether for ourselves or for our children, is more than just a midday meal. It’s an opportunity to shape health through small, consistent choices that nourish the body from within. A homemade lunch supports microbial balance, steadies energy, and helps us reconnect to a slower, more intentional rhythm of nourishment. Here are six pairings designed to support the microbiome with whole, seasonal, and fermented ingredients!

The microbiome—the complex ecosystem of bacteria, fungi, and other microbes that live primarily in our digestive tract—doesn’t just influence digestion. It plays a foundational role in immune resilience, mental clarity, emotional balance, and even sleep. And as we shift our environments and routines this fall, it’s worth pausing to ask: How do these changes affect the gut?

As the summer sun ripens fields and gardens, nature offers us a vibrant pharmacy of herbs—each one a small but mighty ally for digestive wellness. Let’s explore these powerful summer herbs for digestion, blending timeless tradition with the emerging science behind their bioactive chemistry.