Recent ongoing research has shown that the gut microbiome that consists of trillions of bacteria, viruses, and fungi in our gastrointestinal tract is intimately involved in our immune system and our overall health. The latest research shows that a person’s risk for severe COVID -19 may depend on the health
Do you want glowing, healthy, youthful skin? Do you know that your inner skin is your gut and you need a healthy gut in order to have healthy skin? When your gut microbiome is out of balance, there is an increase in inflammation and permeability of the intestinal lining or
The human microbiome is composed of all the microorganisms that have colonized the body, its composition differs according to how the surface is populated, such as the skin, mouth, nose, vagina, and gut. The microbiome is now considered a distinct and essential organ. The complex and diverse gut microbiome is
AFH Restoring the Gut Microbiome: Defense The human microbiome is composed of all the microorganisms colonizing the body. Its composition differs according to the location on the body such as the nose, mouth, intestines, vagina, and skin. The microbiome is now considered an essential organ. The complex and diverse gut microbiome is made up of more than
Hi it’s Dr. Jeffrey Mark. I’ve had a lot of questions recently regarding colorectal cancer screening, and people have asked about colonoscopy versus the fecal immuno testing fecal DNA tests or cologuard tests. Let me tell you a little bit about the differences, and why we still follow the general
Feeling bloated after eating? There could be backups in your GI tract, causing conditions like SIBO, an overgrowth of bacteria in your small intestine. SIBO type backups commonly occur because of poor motility. Motility is the natural forward movement in your gut that carries what you eat, through your GI
People have asked me about Covid-19 and acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) which has made headlines with countries like Italy and the use of ventilators. Obviously, people fear getting the virus and developing ARDS; which is a potential worse case scenerio that occurs in 3% to 17% of people infected
What is gastroparesis? Gastric motility disorders are gastrointestinal conditions that affect digestion. One in 25 Americans have gastroparesis. Gastroparesis is a condition that occurs when the stomach takes too long to empty food. This disorder leads to a variety of symptoms that can include bloating, nausea, vomiting, feeling easily full,
Highlights (4 minutes): Webinar (23 minutes): AFH Restoring the Gut Microbiome: Diversity The human microbiome is composed of all the microorganisms colonizing the body. The gut microbiome can be considered an organ in its own right. It weighs 1.5 kg, it has high metabolic or processing capability that rivals that of
So we all know the benefits of exercise, which includes keeping the heart, brain, and metabolic health in tune and optimized, but there’s also benefit now that we see from the gastrointestinal tract or the gut, in terms of gut disease such as irritable bowel syndrome and inflammatory bowel disease,
Hi its Dr. Jeffrey Mark. I’ve had a lot of questions on this latest SARS COV 2 surge which is driven by the Delta Variant. Here’s a brief update. Variants occur when a virus makes a mistake in copying itself during an infection. It’s been shown that the virus will
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Welcome to AFH restoring the gut microbiome programs: disease,. The human microbiome is composed of all the microorganisms colonizing the body. The human microbiome is composed of all the microorganisms colonizing the body. The gut microbiome can be considered an organ in its own right. It weighs 1.5 kg, it has high metabolic
Over the past week we have been reminded once again of our constant exposure to toxins in the environment here in California by the Dixie fire. A hazy sky, a blood red sun, and the smell of smoke brings our minds back to last year when at one time Northern
Welcome to AFH restoring the gut microbiome programs: Detoxification. The human microbiome is composed of all the microorganisms colonizing the body. The gut microbiome can be considered an organ in its own right. It weighs 1.5 kg, it has high metabolic or processing capability that rivals that of the liver,
At this time the total daily case rates of CVOD 19 continue to go up and if you unfortunately develop COVID please see the blog on 7 suggestions in getting through the infection here. It was realized early on that children didn’t end up in the hospitals like more adults did
Hi I’m Dr. Jeffrey mark. September is National Food Safety Awareness Month. And today I’d like to talk to you about who’s at risk for food poisoning with severe symptoms of food poisoning, food safety tips, and testing and treatment. So, anyone can get food poisoning. But there are certain people
Hi, it’s Dr. Jeffrey Mark, in anti aging and regenerative medicine. we often recommend fasting, and this is part of our anti aging programs. Today I’d like to briefly talk to you about why we do fasting, the benefits of fasting, and some examples. So let’s start with the benefits of
Meditation is the routine exercise of focusing and training your mind in a deliberate way. In the process, self-presence and awareness of your surroundings is increased. Meditation is part of the All Functional Health (AFH) anti-aging and regenerative medicine programs. There are two major broad techniques of meditation: The first
Hi, its Dr. Jeffrey Mark, this week I’d like to share with you the news on Merck’s (in partnership with Ridgeback) investigational Oral Antiviral drug molnupiravir. It was announced that this oral medication reduced the Risk of Hospitalization or Death by Approximately 50 Percent Compared to Placebo (or people that
Hi Dr. Jeffrey Mark, this week I’d like to share with you a study just released from the respected British medical journal The Lancet, equivalent to our New England Journal of Medicine, entitled “Efficacy and safety of spore-forming probiotics in the treatment of functional dyspepsia: a pilot randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled
Mindset is Key to any Crisis or Loss from Jeffrey Mark on Vimeo. I’ve had many people express to me how stressed they have become because of the COVID-19 situation. At first they couldn’t believe the virus could affect them because they didn’t travel or get in contact with anyone
Unlike our ancestors, we don’t have to outrun hungry predators in our day to day, but that doesn’t mean life is stress free. You will undoubtedly face countless demands every day, like family responsibilities, a heavy workload, or even an intense workout without proper rest your body can’t recover from
Hi I’m Dr. Jeffrey Mark and I’d like to share with you how you can support your immune system that’s easy, fast, and comprehensive. Did you know that as you go about your day under the surface, your immune system is constantly at work, even when you’re resting, it’s on