tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3045634714760830992.post4838855638141923774..comments2023-06-05T11:51:38.383-04:00Comments on Evolutionary Psychiatry: Groovy ProbioticsAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04429177284200775781noreply@blogger.comBlogger16125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3045634714760830992.post-69520434103167395382013-05-30T19:36:50.047-04:002013-05-30T19:36:50.047-04:00Hi Emily
Great post! I'm currently taking Ny...Hi Emily<br /><br />Great post! I'm currently taking Nystatin for a Candida (gut) problem... I'm feeling crummy.. ache-y, fatigued, fog brain... Is it possible that the "die-off" or herxheimer effect that ppl feel while taking Nystatin for Candida is actually low serotonin? ie.., the Nystatin kills Candida, so there is less Candida to create serotonin... <br /><br />BTW - I've also read that too much Candida in the gut can inhibit serotonin production, so I'm confused about the link between Candida-Serotonin.<br /><br />thanks!<br /><br />ebethchttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14622356006550519989noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3045634714760830992.post-90161213487074618312011-08-30T05:32:34.761-04:002011-08-30T05:32:34.761-04:00Check this out
http://goo.gl/LOHyi
To further in...Check this out<br /><br />http://goo.gl/LOHyi<br /><br />To further investigate the mind-altering potential of benign bacteria, Cryan and colleagues at McMaster University in Canada fed mice a broth containing a benign bacterium, Lactobacillus rhamnosus. The scientists chose this particular bug partly because they had a handy supply and also because related Lactobacillus bacteria are a major ingredient of probiotic supplements and very little is known about their potential side effects, Cryan says.<br /><br />In this case, the side effects appeared to be beneficial. Mice whose diets were supplemented with L. rhamnosus for 6 weeks exhibited fewer signs of stress and anxiety in standard lab tests.majkinetorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09268214549525093107noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3045634714760830992.post-8241088387769978462011-07-25T21:21:27.348-04:002011-07-25T21:21:27.348-04:00Hi Aravind -
Well, motivation and accountability...Hi Aravind - <br /><br />Well, motivation and accountability helped. So coming out in public and making it the most important part of my Whole30 did the trick. I've also done it before - quit with the pregnancies, so I knew the cravings would pass after a few days. Since I was pregnant or breastfeeding for pretty much… 4 years, thereabouts, I had limited amounts, and at the end of that started paleo, so limited then too. Just ramped up this winter again and mostly drank it when I was feeling peevish at work, so not every day. Context is important. <br /><br />The best ways I found to conquer cravings in general are abstinence and cultivating disgust. While some people object to substitutions, I find they are helpful with abstinence - fizzy mineral water with lime, or tea to cover caffeine. I most strongly crave diet soda at work where it is often around, but if I don't buy it, I can't drink it. Fortunately my husband decided to quit it with me - we no longer have it in the house, (this has been the case for a couple months - I was just having one on a few workdays a week until the Whole30). Maybe to cultivate disgust read some of the work by that neurosurgeon McLeary - I think he has some good aspartame stuff. http://www.drmccleary.com/<br /><br />Good luck!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04429177284200775781noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3045634714760830992.post-861415887837062682011-07-23T13:15:13.242-04:002011-07-23T13:15:13.242-04:00Dr. Deans - Specifically regarding the cravings fo...Dr. Deans - Specifically regarding the cravings for Diet Coke that subsided, how did you overcome them? From reading your past post(s), it seems like elimination of the soda was problematic for you in the past. What changed this time around? My diet soda addiction is severe and I am really struggling with this, hence the question. I had no problem extirpating gluten grains, sugar/fructose or other neolithic toxins, but I seem to be completely powerless over this beast. Any insights would be greatly appreciated. Thanks and look forward to meeting you at AHS!Aravindhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02825772957873406054noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3045634714760830992.post-86296418040912406262011-07-22T09:00:40.165-04:002011-07-22T09:00:40.165-04:00This is fascinating stuff. It reminds me of learn...This is fascinating stuff. It reminds me of learning about lichen in high school biology class - are they organisms themselves or symbiotic combination of organisms?<br /><br />If were not only getting nutritional byproducts but neurochemical cross-signalling with gut bacteria - then we're not fully "human" either - we're symbiotic combinations of human genes with GI microflora. Makes you think about what it means to be human.<br /><br />PS - what do you think about the use of probiotics derived from soil (not only from dairy, etc.)?<br />http://www.yourbodyofknowledge.com/probiotics-from-soil/Ron Lavinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03414717404908829409noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3045634714760830992.post-21823393582357997172011-07-22T07:15:35.940-04:002011-07-22T07:15:35.940-04:00Emily,
OFF TOPIC: Ricardo is, saddly, closing his...Emily,<br /><br />OFF TOPIC: Ricardo is, saddly, closing his amazing Canibais e Reis blog. I know you are a fan of him, so I'm posting this here to urge anyone who has benefited from his blog to write a farewell to him at:<br /><br />http://www.canibaisereis.com/2011/07/21/encerramento-deste-blogue-o-ultimo-artigo/<br /><br />Best,<br />Mario.Mario Iwakurahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15764058142849243458noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3045634714760830992.post-9058461490353277632011-07-18T19:51:37.206-04:002011-07-18T19:51:37.206-04:00There are a couple of TED talks relevant to your p...There are a couple of TED talks relevant to your post.<br /><br />The Brain in Your Gut:<br />http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bkeBjP_9ZR4<br /><br />The Secret Lives of Social Bacteria:<br />http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TVfmUfr8VPARalph Doncasterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00037504544742962130noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3045634714760830992.post-21656328560012242632011-07-17T23:29:49.033-04:002011-07-17T23:29:49.033-04:00Great article
What do you think of the GAPS (Gut ...Great article<br /><br />What do you think of the GAPS (Gut and Psychology Syndrome) diet?<br /><br />The book has an extensive bibliography but I wonder how consistent is the science behind the theory...<br /><br />goni123487Gonçalohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16727714571321471043noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3045634714760830992.post-76911481370236722122011-07-17T22:18:39.946-04:002011-07-17T22:18:39.946-04:00With my own testing over the last four years I sa...With my own testing over the last four years I saw huge changes on my GIfx testing as my omega 6/3 index evolved lower and as my gut neurotransmitters changed. I did simultaneous neurocognitive testing that showed I had issues with serotonin and GABA and as my testing improved my neurocognitive battery also showed a rebalance in all four major neurotransmitters. I think this really is the basis of the brain gut axis. Unlike Paul, I don't believe thinking about this axis is like an infectious process at work. I think it is more of a co evolution at work bringing hormonal balance in the gut's incretin system and the brain's hypocretin system. Nice Blog Emily.johnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11126132841611727249noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3045634714760830992.post-53122793688142003552011-07-17T07:39:47.690-04:002011-07-17T07:39:47.690-04:00Aaron - the Whole30 is meant to be a rather strict...Aaron - the Whole30 is meant to be a rather strict elimination diet, so I see the reasoning behind butter removal as a temporary measure. I weathered the first two restaurant meals, baked trout and steak fajitas (hold the rice, sour cream, and tortillas) - though I'm pretty sure I got a good hit of O6 with those fajitas. When one has been up since 3am with two young children who have been up since 3:30 and barely napped, one doesn't feel like indulging in fruitless "what's the cooking oil" game with the waitstaff. I mean, it's not like they are going to use coconut oil or olive oil.<br /><br />However, we did hit up the local whole foods - so breakfast and lunch are covered from here on out.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04429177284200775781noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3045634714760830992.post-47751303564347895332011-07-15T16:52:47.645-04:002011-07-15T16:52:47.645-04:00The music was good, classical music has the unique...The music was good, classical music has the unique quality to let me enjoy it while not distracting me from reading.<br /><br />I'm on the probiotics and auerkraut, I'm not sure what it will bring but it will probably be something positive. <br /><br />I read some article a while ago about gut flora producing regulatory T cells, even. Now I'm thinking that I seriously underestimated these critters. Never again!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3045634714760830992.post-61360190679339467832011-07-15T04:32:00.469-04:002011-07-15T04:32:00.469-04:00Fascinating! And I always appreciate the musical a...Fascinating! And I always appreciate the musical accompaniment.Karenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13245399569633342235noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3045634714760830992.post-7952708469669263482011-07-15T03:03:21.922-04:002011-07-15T03:03:21.922-04:00Well, at home I make matsoni yogurt (known here in...Well, at home I make matsoni yogurt (known here in Japan as Caspian Sea Yogurt) which according to Wikipedia contains lactobacillus and streptococcus thermophilus strains. So I should be getting some great probiotics. Stuff is so good I eat it plain.<br /><br />Of course we also eat kimchi, umeboshi and a variety of pickles (Nara-zuke is a dark brown, long-fermented variety from, you guessed it, Nara Prefecture). And we also pick up Bavarian sauerkraut pickled in wine at the deli import store. So I think we have all our neurotransmitter bases covered!<br /><br />Don't know if this will post as "anonymous" so I'll sign off as<br /><br />garymargarymarhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13815261454130108955noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3045634714760830992.post-1255959494321027222011-07-15T01:21:14.287-04:002011-07-15T01:21:14.287-04:00Unlike human language which evolves at the speed o...Unlike human language which evolves at the speed of light, the Animal Kindgdom is still using ancient heiroglyphics. Cool! More reasons to eat my kimchi and drink my kefir.<br /><br />Too bad you've gotta lay off the butter for the whole30 thingy. That would be a deal breaker for me.Aaron Blaisdellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17204484453346358921noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3045634714760830992.post-45912735504933640762011-07-14T22:33:43.279-04:002011-07-14T22:33:43.279-04:00Fascinating. Opens up whole new scope for CNS infe...Fascinating. Opens up whole new scope for CNS infections to affect behavior, mood, and brain function.Paul Jaminethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15122941682076992645noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3045634714760830992.post-13876627975493883852011-07-14T22:27:08.021-04:002011-07-14T22:27:08.021-04:00I just pulled the first of this year's home-ma...I just pulled the first of this year's home-made pickles out of the crock today. Ahhhh, life is good.Exceptionally Brashhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13177479330600606059noreply@blogger.com