What’s an Elimination Diet?
Eliminating all identified IgG-positive foods after testing can reduce stress on the immune system, decrease inflammation (helping to heal “leaky gut”), resolve food cravings,…
HealthMatters.io · Jul 21
Biomarkers
HealthMatters.io · Jul 21
What is Catenibacterium mitsuokai? High and low values | Lab results explained
Consumption of a Western diet has been shown to increase Catenibacterium mitsuokai in the human gut microbiota. Catenibacterium mitsuokai ferments glucose, mannose, galactose, fructose,…
HealthMatters.io · Jun 16
What is Firmicutes? GI360 stool profile / Doctor’s Data / High and low values | Lab results explained
The phylum Firmicutes constitutes the most diverse and abundant group of gastrointestinal microbiota which are grouped into four classes, Bacilli, Clostridia, Erysipelotrichia, and Negativicutes.…
HealthMatters.io · Jun 15
Take Action: 10 things you can start doing now to improve your health!
Get medically recommended testing — Testing gives you a detailed look at how all the pieces fit together. It helps you stay on top…
HealthMatters.io · Jun 5
What is M207-IgG Aspergillus niger? High and low values | Lab results explained
Aspergillus species are ubiquitous environmental molds that grow on organic matter and aerosolized conidia (conidia is a spore produced by various fungi at the…
HealthMatters.io · Apr 9
What is Bifidobacterium longum? High and low values | Lab results explained
Bifidobacterium longum is compised of multiple subspecies that beneficially modulate the immune system. It is found in probiotic propionate, products of protein breakdown, and is involved in…
HealthMatters.io · Mar 7
What is Lactobacillus acidophilus?
L. acidophilus occurs naturally in the human body as well as many fermented foods, such as sauerkraut and miso. Manufacturers also add L. acidophilus to yogurt and…
HealthMatters.io · Mar 3
What is Lactobacillus bulgaricus? Lab results explained
Lactobacillus d. bulgaricus (L. d. bulgaricus) is a beneficial bacteria found in the digestive tract. Intestinal bacteria is referred to as gut flora or microbes.…
HealthMatters.io · Mar 1
What is Streptococcus thermophilus? High and low values | Lab results explained
Streptococcus thermophilus is classified as a ‘lactic acid bacterium’, the organism’s ability to convert lactose to lactic acid is harnessed in the manufacture of a…
HealthMatters.io · Feb 22
What is Lactobacillus plantarum? Lab results explained
Lactobacillus plantarum is a species of probiotic bacteria commonly found in the human gut, saliva, and certain foods. The name “plantarum” refers to it being…
HealthMatters.io · Feb 16