#265 There's a Microbe for that! w/Martha Carlin by Stuff Your Doctor Should Know
by Martha Carlin June 23, 2024
Martha Carlin’s passion for solving complex health problems comes from the heart as well as her mind. Her relentless pursuit to understand our growing health challenges has led her on the path to becoming a respected citizen scientist in the microbiome and Parkinson’s fields. Her passion for helping people feel better is genuine. In 2014, Martha Carlin was inspired by groundbreaking research that found the connection between gut bacteria and the two phenotypes of Parkinson’s Disease (PD). This insight is the foundation and core philosophy that led her to develop a special probiotic formula (now called Sugar Shift®) for her husband, John, who has PD. After tracking John’s improved health while taking Sugar Shift, Martha knew it was her responsibility to bring the product to market, motivate people to own their own health and begin creating a knowledge base for people to easily find helpful information to feel their best.
In this video, Martha Carlin dives deep into the microbiome, the trillions of bacteria living in our gut, and reveals how it can dramatically impact our brain health.
As we welcome the new year, it’s the perfect time to prioritize your health and wellness goals. The Sugar Shift Challenge is back and better than ever! Built on years of cutting-edge research and community feedback, this transformative program is designed to educate, empower, and guide you toward improved metabolic health and overall well-being.
Making yogurt at home is a beautiful intersection of art and science. While it relies on precise microbial principles, there’s a creative element that makes each batch unique, much like a painter layering brushstrokes onto a canvas. In this blog, we’ll explore some of the finer details of yogurt-making, with a special focus on parent and child batches, the differences between single-strain and multi-strain cultures, temperature nuances, and milk choices. Let’s dive into this creamy world and uncover how to create your perfect yogurt.
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