Heart rate variability (HRV) is the beat-to-beat variation in heart rhythm.  HRV is a measure of your body’s ability to react to changes in your life and accurately predicts states of stress and inflammation. Short-term changes reflect current energy expenditures, stress, emotional states, and cognitive work load.

The measure of your HRV applies to health on multiple levels; cardiology, mental health, sleep health, lifestyle, intensive care unit settings, blood pressure, remote monitoring, onc…

Pomegranate (Punica granatum L.) peel is an antioxidant rich dietary fibre easy to prepare and pleasant to enjoy. The entire pomegranate plant is a pharmacy full of rich extracts. The fruit and fruit extracts have been shown to promote good health benefits for wound healing, cancer, type 2 diabetes, and atherosclerosis and cardiovascular diseases. The roots and bark exhibit healing properties against parasites and worm infestation. The flower buds are used to alleviate the symptoms of diarrhea,…

Recent scientific studies have highlighted a significant association between severe eczema and various systemic conditions, including liver, gastrointestinal, and cardiovascular diseases, as well as osteoporosis and fractures. This broad range of related health issues suggests that eczema is not just a skin condition but may reflect underlying imbalances in the body.

The Gut-Liver-Skin Connection

In my clinical practice, I have observed that many skin conditions, including eczema, are often …

Ever wonder why so many people are now gluten intolerant? The change in landscape of the microbiome is certainly part of the picture however, the wheat itself has changed over time.

The original wheat was very labour intensive to grow and harvest yields were minimal. As the need to feed more people with less work grew, the idea was favourable to breed wheat so it had more appealing qualities to withstand the weather, differences in soil and reduced labour load.

Einkorn is the most primitive…

Cardiovascular disease (CVD) remains the leading cause of death in adults worldwide, and lipid metabolism disorders are significant risk factors.

Cholesterol is a waxy and fat-like substance made in our body. It is made in all cells, but mostly in the liver. Cholesterol is a back bone building block for steroid hormones, bile acids and vitamin D.

Cholesterol comes from the liver making its own and the diet.  Foods like egg yolks and shellfish are high in cholesterol. If you eat only 200 to 30…

Bridgeport Connecticut's WPKN radio broadcast host Dr. Z., interviews Dr. Laura M.Brown, ND.

In this interview Dr. Brown answers the top ten questions about gut health

10 questions

1. What affects our gut health?



2. What does sleep have to do with good gut health?



3. What kind of testing is available for gut health assessment?



4. What is the connection between autoimmune disease and gut health?



5. Are we born with a microbiome?



6. What are your favourite botanical medicines for healing th…

Knee osteoarthritis is the most popular type of osteoarthritis that causes extreme pain, especially as we age. Currently, there is no cure. To lessen knee pain, glucosamine is often suggested. In humans, glucosamine is required to make glycosaminoglycans, proteoglycans, and hyaluronic acid. These are used to make collagen and the material that lines your joints. But as a supplement is glucosamine safe? Does it affect blood sugar?

Glucosamine is an amino (protein) sugar. It is produced naturall…

Gut dysbiosis links to development of uterine fibroids? True. A dysbiotic gut results in an altered microbiome and altered levels of short chain fatty acids. Both tinker with the estrobolome functioning and gut permeability and result in immune dysregulation, inflammation and a hyperestrogenic state. Then, ultimately, the fibroids.

Fibroids are benign uterine tumors characterized by the overproduction of uterine smooth muscle cells. Their prevalence is estimated to be >50% in women aged >45 y…

Dopamine is often referred to as the "feel-good" chemical. It plays a crucial role in motivation, motor control, cognition, pleasure, reward, and reinforcement of certain behaviors. Dopamine also influences gastrointestinal motility, hormone release, blood pressure, immune regulation, and sodium balance.

Medications like amphetamines and drugs used to treat Parkinson's disease, can increase dopamine levels in the brain. Substances of Abuse like cocaine, methamphetamine, and nicotine can signif…

Ovarian cancer is rare, however in women over 50 it is often a missed diagnosis that shares common symptoms with irritable bowel syndrome and bladder control. Education and awareness can help save lives.

Two thirds of women are diagnosed late, when the cancer is harder to treat, leaving one in seven women dead within 2 months of being diagnosed. If diagnosed at the earliest stage, 9 in 10 women will survive.

Is it IBS?

Irregular bowel movements, gas, pain and bloating are signs of irritable …