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• Constipation & Motility Reset: A 7-Day Framework (Mar 5, 2026) — If you're constipated and fiber isn't helping - or is making things worse - the problem isn't fiber deficiency. It's a rhythm and motility problem.
• SIBO Treatment: A Layered Approach That Actually Reduces Relapse (Mar 5, 2026) — Most SIBO protocols focus entirely on killing bacteria and ignore everything else. That leads to relapse. Treatment works in layers - skip them and you build on unstable ground.
• Gut-Brain Axis: Breaking the Anxiety–Bloating Feedback Loop (Mar 5, 2026) — You know that feeling where you're stressed about your gut, and your gut gets worse because you're stressed, and then you're more stressed because your gut is worse? That's the gut-brain axis in action.
• IBS-C vs Motility Disorders: When Fiber Makes You Worse (Mar 3, 2026) — Many people diagnosed with IBS-C actually have underlying motility disorders that don't respond to standard treatments like fiber. Learn the signs that suggest you need different testing.
• Probiotics for Histamine Intolerance: Safe Strains vs Dangerous Ones (Mar 3, 2026) — Not all probiotics are safe if you have histamine intolerance. Some strains produce histamine and can worsen brain fog, anxiety, and skin reactions. Learn which strains to avoid and which are histamine-neutral or degrading.
• Leaky Gut: The Complete Guide (Mar 3, 2026) — Intestinal permeability (leaky gut) is when the gut lining allows undigested food, toxins, and bacteria to pass into the bloodstream. Understanding the mechanisms helps guide repair.
• The Gut Bacteria That Makes You Stronger: Roseburia and Muscle Power (Mar 24, 2026) — New research reveals a specific gut bacterium linked to 29% greater handgrip strength and fast-twitch muscle fibers. Here is what the science says about the gut-muscle connection.
• Your Gut Might Be Making You Forgetful: Stanford Study Finds the Link (Mar 24, 2026) — Stanford researchers discovered that age-related gut bacteria changes trigger memory decline through the vagus nerve. Even more surprising: they reversed it.
• Scientists Just Discovered "Hidden" Gut Bacteria That May Be Key to Good Health (Mar 23, 2026) — A groundbreaking 2026 study found that uncultured gut microbes appear essential for good health. Here is what this means for understanding your microbiome.
• Bristol Stool Scale: A Practical Guide to Reading Your Digestive Health (Mar 22, 2026) — The Bristol Stool Scale helps you understand what your bowel movements reveal about your gut health. Learn what each type means and when to pay attention.