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Probiotics and Prebiotics for Depression

December 15, 2020 by Dr. Eeks

 By: Dr. Eeks, MD, MPH Probiotics and prebiotics for depression: The connection between the microbiome and mood.   Guess what? You are never alone. None of us are. It may not be comfortable to think about, but tons of tiny organisms live inside us and affect our health. The microbiome refers to all of the microorganisms …

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The Hygiene Hypothesis

The Hygiene Hypothesis & Its Link to a Leaky Gut

August 28, 2020 by Dr. Eeks

Hi everyone! Dr. Erin here. I wanted to let you know that I have a new podcast posted on The Hygiene Hypothesis and its link to the microbiome, a leaky gut and chronic inflammatory diseases. That’s a lot…so let’s break it down. First, what is the Hygiene Hypothesis? It’s a proposed explanation that states that …

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Healthiest Sugar

The Healthiest Sugar: Regular, Artificial, Stevia, Monk Fruit…

February 15, 2020 by Dr. Eeks

By: Dr. Eeks, follow on Instagram  Mirror, Mirror on the Wall, what’s the healthiest sugar of All?  I feel like everyone is always searching for the answer to that question. I’m not a big sugar person, but I’m also not one of those “sugar is the enemy” people. My diet is rooted in moderation, not …

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