DR. SAND'S BLOG

Gut health refers to the balance of microorganisms in our digestive tract, an environment home to trillions of bacteria, viruses, fungi, and other microbes. These organisms play crucial roles like influencing immunity, metabolism, and hormone production.

The holiday season leaves many of us feeling off-kilter – dealing with bloating, fatigue, and disrupted sleep patterns. These symptoms...

Histamine and estrogen are two crucial compounds in the human body that significantly influence how we feel and how our body runs. Understanding their relationship, especially within the context of the menstrual cycle, can provide valuable insights into women's health and potential treatments for related disorders. The Role of Histamine Histamine is a biogenic amine involved in local immune responses, regulating physiological functions in the gut, and acting as a neurotransmi

Yeast die-off occurs when large numbers of yeast cells (like Candida) are killed off in the body. This can cause symptoms. Here are ways to help.

Common Culprits, Where to Find Them, and Associated Diseases In the modern world, we encounter numerous chemicals and pollutants daily....

Spoiler Alert: it's all about polyphenols! There's a lot of misinformation about this: superfoods, powders you can add to your coffee, brain-boosting supplements, etc. Sure, some of those are good. But many are just companies making a LOT of money. One heavy-hitter with good data behind it is polyphenols. This is available in a lot of your day-to-day foods and can have a big impact on brain fog and energy levels when increased in the diet. What are they? Polyphenols are antio