The Microbiome Report

We're talking about (what else?) COVID-19. Dr. Dennis Carroll, former Director of the U.S. Agency for International Development’s (USAID) Emerging Threats Division, joins Andrea to discuss the current pandemic and how our immune systems may have evolved to need viruses. They also talk through the potential paths forward and what individuals can do (besides hand-washing) to protect themselves.  This episode is powered by BIOHM Health. 

Would you give yourself an intestinal worm if it meant you'd no longer have allergies or symptoms of an autoimmune disease? Would you give a few to yourself if it meant preventing those conditions altogether?  Duke researcher, Dr. William Parker, talks to Andrea about the groundbreaking field of helminth therapy. On this episode, Andrea talks to Dr. Parker about the “ick” factor of giving yourself worms, the different types of worms used in therapy, and dosing.   Because this is NOT an FDA-approved therapy, they also discuss the obstacles to treatment and what we know about how helminths interact with the rest of the microbiome. This episode is powered by BIOHM Health, a leader in gut health and the only probiotic engineered to focus on the fungi in the gut in addition to bacteria. 

On this show, Andrea and Tiffany Weir, Associate Professor at Colorado State University in the Department of Food Science and Human Nutrition, discuss her research work, including one of her latest projects that examined what happened to the microbiome when participants ate crickets.  They also talk about how the same microbes interact in different environments and how our microbiomes impact cardiovascular health. Plus, Dr. Weir answers to the question, “is eating insects good for gut health?” 

Andrea talks with Dr. Theresa Lyons, an international autism educator, a Yale-trained scientist and autism parent. Dr. Lyons is the premiere voice of scientific reason in the world of autism and has become known as “The Professor of Healing Autism.” They discuss early warning signs and common gut symptoms associated with autism diagnosis, preventative measures parents can take, and how she speaks about the capacity for healing.  This episode is powered by BIOHM Health. 

Have you ever considered how your daily multivitamin contributes to your gut health? Which micronutrients are critical for microbiome balance? And is it possible for a doctor to decipher whether you have gut dysfunction merely by looking at a blood nutrient panel?  On this episode, he talks to Andrea about why micronutrients are imperative for optimal gut health and breaks down which nutrients are most important when we’re talking about balancing the microbiome. To put it all into perspective, the two also go over Andrea’s micronutrient panel and Dr. Hill gives some real-world tips for how she can better balance her gut.  This episode is powered by BIOHM Health.

Following his groundbreaking research that showed bacteria and fungi work together in our gut’s microbiome, Dr. Mahmoud Ghannoum discovered that within 24 hours, it's possible to remake your mycobiome, setting yourself on the fast track to weight loss, better digestion, improved health, and more energy.  On this show, he discusses his diet and lifestyle approach to healing the gut for good.  This episode is powered by BIOHM Health. 

Recently, scientists discovered strains of fungus in pancreatic cancer patients. This sent shockwaves through the media, but fungi causing disease is nothing new to today’s guest.  Doug Kaufmann, host of the popular TV show, Know The Cause, talks to Andrea about how he first discovered the link between fungi and disease, plus breaks down the different type of fungal infections in the human body. This episode is powered by Total Gut Balance, a new book by Dr. Mahmoud Ghannoum. 

Would you buy a food or supplement that promised to do all of this daily:  Develop antibodies against pathogens you’d been exposed to Change based on the weather  Alter itself to support your current level of wellness  Provide all of the macro and micronutrients you need to survive and thrive Bolster your immune system - for life Support your microbiome and feed beneficial strains On this show, Dr. Witt talks about how breastmilk shapes the infant microbiome and sets the stage for future gut health. She also dives into how and why breastmilk changes based on the outside world, including whether it's pumped or frozen, and why it’s so difficult to replicate breastmilk in formula. Dr. Witt also offers tips and resources to make the journey easier for mothers struggling with breastfeeding. 

Pre- and probiotic foods and beverages are all the rage...but at what cost? On this episode, microbe lover and Olipop founder Ben Goodwin comes on the show to talk about how consumers can shop smartly at the grocery store, including how to think about proper product formulation. This episode is powered by Total Gut Balance and DrMicrobiome.com. 

Have you ever wondered why it seems like the same issues get passed down from generation to generation? Turns out, it’s not a family curse but instead a hard-wiring of trauma that researchers can now see on our DNA.  Through the study of epigenetics, scientists are learning that our ancestor’s traumas can have profound health implications for those of us living today. Dr. Keesha Ewers joins Andrea to discuss the concept of ancestral trauma, including how to start healing.  This episode is powered by BIOHM Health.