The Microbiome Report

Dr. Nicole Birkins discusses the gut-brain connection in childhood development, the establishment of the microbiome in infants and toddlers, strategies for healing gut health in children, the negative impact of sterilizing and cleaning at home on health, and provides information about her practice and a free resource for parents.

Dr. Keesha, a virologist, discusses the virome of our bodies, explaining that only 1% of viruses make us sick. She emphasizes the importance of living in harmony with our microbes, including viruses, for our survival and well-being. The podcast explores the symbiotic relationship between viruses and humans, highlighting their beneficial roles in shaping immune responses and overall health.

What if you could answer a few questions and have a relatively good idea of what your gut needs to be healthy? And what if that test was based on countless data points that are now decipherable through the power of big data analysis? (Hint: it’s possible and FREE!)  Tune in to hear about the science behind guttesting.com.  Leave Us A Rating And Review! The Microbiome Report is powered by BIOHM Health. Get 15% off at biohmhealth.com with the code POD15.  Find the transcript and show notes for this episode at biohmhealth.com/pages/podcast.  Questions? Ideas? Email us at themicrobiomereport@biohmhealth.com or reach out on Instagram @DreEats or @BIOHMHealth.

Dr. Kogan discusses the dangers of mouth breathing, treating kids in dentistry, mercury fillings, and oral health supplementation. They also cover the importance of nasal breathing, optimizing oral health through supplementation, and the FDA's ruling on mercury amalgams.

This mini-episode with nutritional therapy practitioner Andrea Wien gives a down-to-earth overview on what leaky gut is, how you get it, why it matters, and how to heal from it. If you’ve ever dealt with allergies, autoimmune disease, digestive distress, or literally any other symptom, leaky gut may be to blame.  Leave Us A Rating And Review! The Microbiome Report is powered by BIOHM Health. Get 15% off at biohmhealth.com with the code POD15.  Find the transcript and show notes for this episode at biohmhealth.com/pages/podcast.  Questions? Ideas? Email us at themicrobiomereport@biohmhealth.com or reach out on Instagram @DreEats or @BIOHMHealth.

What do a Taoist monk, a medical doctor, and microbiome documentarian all have in common? If you’re Pedram Shojai, that’s simply your resume. In today’s episode Andrea Wien and Afif Ghannoum, speak with Pedram. How Pedram moves his clients from knowledge to action (6:37), breaking down complex information for the average consumer (12:26), Pedram's interest in the microbiome (18:33), a move from major platforms to sort out real and pseudoscience  (22:27), hotel lobby “cancer smell” (29:12), how someone can approach an establishment to discuss their health in a productive manner (35:20), Pedram talks about his film, Origins (40:20) and his daily wellness habits.  Leave Us A Rating And Review! The Microbiome Report is powered by BIOHM Health. Get 15% off at biohmhealth.com with the code POD15.  Find the transcript and show notes for this episode at biohmhealth.com/pages/podcast.  Questions? Ideas? Email us at themicrobiomereport@biohmhealth.com or reach out on Instagram @DreEats or @BIOHMHealth.

Herbs can be used culinarily and therapeutically, but it can be overwhelming to figure out how to start incorporating them in your daily routine. On this episode, Andrea Wien (@dreeats) talks to Meghan Telpner (@meghantelpner) and Josh Gitalis (@joshgitalis) about the many uses of herbs, including how to use them for common ailments like digestive distress. They also discuss kids and herbs, potency and what herbs Meghan and Josh couldn't live without.  Full show notes, links and the transcript for this episode can be found at biohmhealth.com/pages/podcast.   The Microbiome Report is powered by BIOHM Health. Get 15% off any product at biohmhealth.com with the code POD15.  Leave Us A Rating And Review!

Eating fat won't make you fat...but sugar will. On this mini-episode, nutritional therapy practitioner Andrea Wien (@dreeats) talks through how fats work in our bodies and why they're so important. She also gives an overview on which fats and oils to use in your cooking and which ones to avoid.  Leave Us A Rating And Review! The Microbiome Report is powered by BIOHM Health. Get 15% off at biohmhealth.com with the code POD15.  Find the transcript and show notes for this episode at biohmhealth.com/pages/podcast.  Questions? Ideas? Email us at themicrobiomereport@biohmhealth.com or reach out on Instagram @DreEats or @BIOHMHealth.

Andrea Wien (@dreeats) and Afif Ghannoum (@biohmhealth) discuss a new cookie company and the rising pre/probiotic packaged goods market (2:36); ancient microbes (15:59); Weston A. Price and his work (19:44); microbes make their way into the art world (28:14); and viruses control the bacteria that control us (32:05). Leave Us A Rating And Review! The Microbiome Report is powered by BIOHM Health. Get 15% off at biohmhealth.com with the code POD15.  Find the transcript and show notes for this episode at biohmhealth.com/pages/podcast.  Questions? Ideas? Email us at themicrobiomereport@biohmhealth.com or reach out on Instagram @DreEats or @BIOHMHealth.

Many people are familiar with the benefits of massage for tight muscles and stress relief. But did you know that targeted abdominal massage - also called visceral manipulation - could be what's standing between you and a well functioning gut?  Dr. Bob Griesse (@healthsourcefairlawn) joins Andrea (@dreeats) to talk about the desensitization of nerves in your gut and how physical touch and vagal stimulation can cure conditions such as chronic constipation, IBS, acid reflux and more.  The Microbiome Report is powered by BIOHM Health. Get 15% off any product at biohmhealth.com with the code POD15.  Full show notes and links for this episode can be found at biohmhealth.com/pages/podcast.   Leave Us A Rating And Review!