by mandy | Mar 24, 2024 | Detox, Diet, Digestive/Urinary, Evidence Based, Oxalate, Science-Based, Wellness
In a recent presentation, Dr. Aaron Miller of the Cleveland Clinic shared groundbreaking findings about oxalates, their interaction with the microbiome, and bile acids, drawing attention from Susan Owens and members who had the opportunity to engage in a Q&A session. I also did a video on the implications of oxalate and dysbiosis. Notably, Dr. [...]
by mandy | Mar 5, 2024 | Diet, Digestive/Urinary, Evidence Based, Oxalate, Science-Based
If you're navigating the challenging journey of Interstitial Cystitis (IC) or Bladder Pain Syndrome (BPS), you're well aware of the search for relief from its persistent and often debilitating symptoms. A key player in the discomfort you're experiencing could be oxalates—a substance that, when at high levels in the body, is linked to increased bladder [...]
by mandy | Jan 10, 2024 | Diet, Digestive/Urinary, Evidence Based, Inflammation, Oxalate, Science-Based, Wellness
The topic of oxalate accumulation from citrate by Aspergillus Niger, and specifically the biosynthesis of oxalate from its ultimate precursor, is an area of interest in microbiology and biochemistry. Aspergillus Niger is a common species of fungus known for its industrial applications and its role in various biochemical processes. Here's a summary based on the [...]
by mandy | Dec 14, 2023 | Diet, Evidence Based, Inflammation, Nutrition
https://youtu.be/U9ik9yDwvRk?si=kHknHWW4b95Mhsdg Introduction to AGEs Advanced Glycation End Products, commonly referred to as AGEs, are compounds that naturally form in the body when sugars react with proteins or lipids without the assistance of enzymes. This reaction, known as glycation, occurs slowly over time and is a part of the body's metabolic processes. However, AGEs can also [...]
by mandy | Sep 15, 2020 | Detox, Diet, Digestive/Urinary, Evidence Based, Inflammation, Nutrition, Science-Based, Wellness
Aloe vera is probably the most important medical food you should have for your healing. Aloe vera has been considered a medical plant for thousands of years, thanks for its potential of remedying many of our common human ailments. Did you know that 2000 years ago the Greek scientists regarded Aloe vera as a universal [...]
by mandy | Aug 12, 2020 | Diet, Recipes
Butternut squash contains vitamin A, potassium, calcium, and fiber. It’s also high in antioxidants. Get out these tools: large soup pot, knives, cutting board, immersion blender 2 tbsp of ghee 1 small yellow onion, chopped 2 10-oz. bags of frozen organic butternut squash or 1 entire butternut squash, baked until slightly soft and peelable. Peel [...]
