Gut Health Gurus: Untangling the Microbiome Mystery: Martha Carlin’s Fight Against Parkinson’s
by Marko Bravo December 22, 2023
Martha joined Kriben Govender on the Gut Health Gurus Podcast to discuss her journey as a citizen scientist after her husband's diagnosis with Parkinson's disease. She emphasizes the importance of diet and the microbiome in managing his condition, leading to the development of her company and probiotic products. Martha shares her experiences of extensive research and innovative treatments that have significantly improved her husband's health.
Key points include a personal journey of addressing health challenges, emphasizing the importance of researching dietary changes, and developing products based on scientific findings to promote better health outcomes.
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.
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In Part 1 of this series, we go beyond what doctors are asking—and dig into what really matters for our brains: stress, the microbiome, mineral balance, and a newly discovered protective layer you’ve never heard of (but need to know about).