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BiotiQuest® Gut Health & Probiotics Blog with Martha Carlin
The Night Shift: How Your Gut and Brain Connect...
Martha Carlin | Sep 02, 2026 |
Behind closed eyes, the brain is carrying out a carefully coordinated night shift. And research into the microbiome raises an intriguing question: how might the activity in our gut influence...
The Night Shift: How Your Gut and Brain Connect...
Behind closed eyes, the brain is carrying out a carefully coordinated night shift. And research into the microbiome raises an intriguing question: how might the activity in our gut influence the sleep that gives this work its opportunity?
Stress, Resilience, and the Microbiome: The Con...
Martha Carlin | Aug 31, 2026 |
For most of my life, I thought of stress as something that happened to me. A difficult day. Too little sleep. A deadline. An illness. A loss. A long stretch...
Stress, Resilience, and the Microbiome: The Con...
For most of my life, I thought of stress as something that happened to me. A difficult day. Too little sleep. A deadline. An illness. A loss. A long stretch of uncertainty. But the more I learn about the microbiome,...
Beyond Dopamine: How the Glycocalyx and Gut-Bra...
Martha Carlin | Aug 14, 2026 |
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When discussing chronic neurological conditions like Parkinson’s disease, conventional medicine frequently focuses on a single narrative: dopamine depletion. While managing neurotransmitters remains a core part of traditional care, emerging physical...
Beyond Dopamine: How the Glycocalyx and Gut-Bra...
When discussing chronic neurological conditions like Parkinson’s disease, conventional medicine frequently focuses on a single narrative: dopamine depletion. While managing neurotransmitters remains a core part of traditional care, emerging physical chemistry and microbiome research reveal a far broader picture.
Beyond the Microbiome: How the Glycocalyx Impac...
Martha Carlin | Aug 12, 2026 |
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When discussing gut health, the conversation usually centers on the microbiome. While balancing gut bacteria remains essential, cutting-edge science highlights another critical component of cellular health: the glycocalyx.
Beyond the Microbiome: How the Glycocalyx Impac...
When discussing gut health, the conversation usually centers on the microbiome. While balancing gut bacteria remains essential, cutting-edge science highlights another critical component of cellular health: the glycocalyx.
Stress Isn't Just in Your Head: How Chronic Str...
Martha Carlin | Aug 05, 2026 |
Every stressful experience sends signals throughout your body. Your heart rate changes. Your hormones shift. Your immune system responds. And one of the first places these signals arrive is in...
Stress Isn't Just in Your Head: How Chronic Str...
Every stressful experience sends signals throughout your body. Your heart rate changes. Your hormones shift. Your immune system responds. And one of the first places these signals arrive is in your gut.
The Microbiome, Parkinson's, and Chronic Illnes...
Martha Carlin | Jul 31, 2026 |
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Guest Information: Martha Carlin is the author of the book CONNECTED: Love, Loss, and the Unseen Forces Behind Chronic Disease. She is associated with The BioCollective and BiotiQuest. Key Topics:...
The Microbiome, Parkinson's, and Chronic Illnes...
Guest Information: Martha Carlin is the author of the book CONNECTED: Love, Loss, and the Unseen Forces Behind Chronic Disease. She is associated with The BioCollective and BiotiQuest. Key Topics: The episode focuses on the microbiome and its relationship to...
Waking Up to a Probiotic Breakfast Can Do Wonders for Your Gut Health
Did you know that recent studies show people with poor gut diversity had lower quality of life? The health of your microbiome impacts your mental health, sleep, energy, the risk for chronic illnesses, and much more. A probiotic breakfast can...
Can Probiotic Supplements Make or Break Your Fast?
Intermittent fasting (IF) may have started as a fitness trend for weight loss, but today it's a go-to lifestyle choice for many. Practicing intermittent fasting has been linked with health benefits such as lowering blood sugar and insulin, preventing heart...








