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Before we discuss ways to improve your gut microbiome, we need to delve into the microbiome itself. The human microbiome is a vital piece of the overall health puzzle. Within the digestive tract, there are trillions of microorganisms, like bacteria – each of which has its own respective job to do to keep the body healthy. While each job may be subtle (such as helping millions or trillions of other microorganisms break down food), together, the organisms work symbiotically to create a healthy gut.

The gut microbiome also relies on balance. For example, there are good gut organisms and harmful gut organisms. The bad and the good must be balanced for everything to work. However, it can be easy for harmful gut bacteria to grow out of control. Eating unhealthy foods or taking antibiotics, for example, can inhibit the growth of good bacteria and allow the harmful bacteria to take over completely.

If you’re experiencing symptoms of an overgrowth of bad gut bacteria, such as fatigue, digestive issues, or infections, that’s a sign that you need to rebalance everything for optimal health. But are there effective ways to improve your gut microbiome yourself? And if so, how can you do it?

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How Do You Get Rid Of Brain Fog From Lyme Disease?

April 10, 2023March 25, 2023 Angelica Bottaro

Lyme disease is a dangerous condition. The tick-borne illness can affect the entire body, including its most vital organs, such as the heart and brain. When a person first contracts the bacteria after being fed on by an infected tick, they will cycle through some flu-like symptoms. If they receive prompt treatment, that may be the end of it. However, post-treatment Lyme disease syndrome can develop in anyone who has had the infection, and when that happens, the bacteria that causes Lyme disease can cause even more damage. Brain fog is one symptom that can develop in people with Lyme disease. But what is brain fog, exactly? And how can you get rid of brain fog from Lyme disease?

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How Do You Keep Your Gut Microbiome Healthy?

April 3, 2023March 21, 2023 Angelica Bottaro

The human body is symbiotic – this means all its processes require each other to work in tandem to maintain overall health. Basically, when one area suffers, the rest follow suit. For example, if a person doesn’t have a healthy immune system, they are more prone to disease and illness. Being more susceptible to disease and infection leads to sickness that can, in turn, cause further problems to other organs and bodily systems.

The same can be said for the gut microbiome. While you may have heard this term, you may not be familiar with the complexities that go into keeping it healthy and maintaining overall balance so that the gut continues to play its crucial role within your body. Since the gut microbiome influences many other aspects of health, it’s a vital piece of the wellness puzzle – but what is the human gut microbiome, exactly? And how do you keep your gut microbiome healthy? Read on to learn more.

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Can Lyme Disease Give You Brain Fog?

March 27, 2023March 21, 2023 Angelica Bottaro

Lyme disease is a tick-borne illness caused by the Borrelia burgdorferi bacteria. The disease is transmitted through tick bites. When a tick with the bacteria latches onto a human host to feed on their blood, it transmits the bacteria into the bloodstream. From there, the bacteria have free reign over the entire body and can move into tissues long-term. But can Lyme disease give you brain fog or other cognitive symptoms?

Typically, Lyme disease presents with mild flu-like symptoms early on, alongside a bullseye rash around the tick bite. After those symptoms pass, the bacteria can cause other health issues as they freely roam into the joints, central nervous system, and brain. When the infection spreads, it can lead to many symptoms that affect brain health, including brain fog. But what is the connection between Lyme disease and brain fog, and can it be treated?

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Acute Vs Chronic: How Best To Apply ELISpot Results During Different Stages Of Illness

March 20, 2023March 21, 2023 Angelica Bottaro

Lyme disease can be challenging to diagnose in some cases because of the way it affects the body. Initially, people may develop flu-like symptoms without realizing they have contracted Lyme disease. If that occurs, the bacterial infection will continue to take hold within the body, causing further health issues (acute vs chronic Lyme differ in the problems they may cause).

People who know they have Lyme disease early on can take a course of antibiotics, and there’s a good chance this will rid the body of bacteria. That said, no two cases of Lyme disease are ever the same. The infection can progress at different stages depending on how long ago a person contracted it. Many times, the plethora of symptoms that develop because of Lyme disease mimic other health disorders and conditions. Called the “great imitator,” and sometimes undetectable by early signs alone, Lyme disease requires new testing is needed to ensure that when a person contracts it, they can be diagnosed and treated quickly and effectively.

One specific test, the ELISpot test, can be used in the diagnostic process for Lyme disease. But what is an ELISpot test, and can it detect Lyme disease at all stages? Let’s investigate.

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