Partha Nandi MD, FACP
Scientists are targeting imbalances in intestinal bacteria, known as the microbiome, to find a new way to fight food allergies. Gut bacteria could help people reset their immune systems and avoid severe allergic reactions to food. It is what Cathryn Nagler, an immunologist at the University of Chicago, says. (1) Microbiome and Allergies in Mice Nagler and…
According to a recent study, an estimated 10 to 20 percent of adults suffer from loneliness or feelings of isolation. The study focused on the brain’s reaction to loneliness, identifying distinct brain variations and offering clues to how loneliness affects us. (1) Loneliness And The Brain Headed by a team at McGill University, the study identified neurobiological…
You know that feeling where your mind is thinking of 100 things at once? When you can’t stop the thoughts and jump from idea to idea, or worse, from worry to worry? When this happens it can make stress and anxiety worse. However, many people are turning to mindfulness meditation as a popular method to…
It’s important to keep your body functioning optimally. As we all know, one of the ways to do that is by watching what you put into your body. However, you may not know that paying attention to what comes out of your body can also help you monitor your health. To this end, we present…
Back pain is a leading cause of disability, sending more people to the doctor than any other ailment. There is some good news despite the many causes of back pain. Changing your lifestyle to adopt healthy self-care habits can help prevent back pain and support back health. (1) Types of Back Pain There are two…
If you’re a woman, chances are good that you have suffered from a urinary tract infection at some point. This can be quite troubling if it happens often, or if it creates discomfort in everyday life. Although urinary tract infections (UTIs) can be prevalent in women, men may get them too. For the 41% of…
Migraines can be debilitating. Close to 12% of Americans suffer from migraines in America. People think of migraines as headaches, but they are a neurological condition that causes many other symptoms, such as sensitivity to sound and light and nausea and vomiting. They can also cause tingling or numbing in the hands, face, and feet….
Self-control helps you control your thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. It is an important personality trait that helps you navigate through life. In fact, according to a New Zealand study, having self-control as a child tends to produce healthier middle-aged adults. (1) Self-Controlled Children Study The Dunedin Multidisciplinary Health and Development Study followed 1,000 people from…
Importance of a Healthy Gut 00:00:00 Hi everyone. Dr. Partha Nandi, thank you for joining me today. I appreciate it. I am a gastroenterologist and how to advocate. I’m based out here in Detroit, Michigan, I’m talking about gut health. We use that term very loosely, but cut out the so important gut health…
