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What I’m Reading

My interests in root-cause healing and health are pretty broad, but immune health is definitely my passion. It’s what got me into this field and it’s what keeps my fires alight. You’ll find this reflected in what I’m paying attention to in the media and the scientific literature. Let me know what you think about these articles by adding your comments, and let me know if you find any others you think are noteworthy!

Kids with food allergies risk falling short on nutrient intake as well as height and weight

May 20, 2021 By //  by Romilly Hodges

We do a disservice to food allergy kids when we don't help them maintain nutrient intake and closely track height/weight milestones as they eliminate …

Kids with food allergies risk falling short on nutrient intake as well as height and weightRead More

Filed Under: Immune-allergy, Immune-Food, What I'm Reading

How important is your nasal microbiome?

May 20, 2021 By //  by Romilly Hodges

We all know that it's important to take care of our gut microbiome, but how much has your nasal microbiome featured in your awareness?⁣⁣Research shows …

How important is your nasal microbiome?Read More

Filed Under: Immune-Barriers, Immune-Microbiome, Immune-Oral Health, Immune-Supplements, What I'm Reading

Microplastics and their effects in the digestive tract

May 20, 2021 By //  by Romilly Hodges

Microplastics are tiny pieces of plastic (the size of a sesame seed or less) that come from broken down larger plastic pieces, as well as microbeads - …

Microplastics and their effects in the digestive tractRead More

Filed Under: Immune-Barriers, Immune-Microbiome, Immune-Toxins, What I'm Reading

Dietary patterns likely matter more than individual dietary components

May 20, 2021 By //  by Romilly Hodges

There's nothing "fringe" about nutrition's role in overall health and healthy immune function... but it doesn't mean there's isn't more research to be …

Dietary patterns likely matter more than individual dietary componentsRead More

Filed Under: Immune-Food, What I'm Reading

How does your microbiome control your immunity?

May 20, 2021 By //  by Romilly Hodges

"Control of Immunity by the Microbiota"- the seemingly audacious title of a new scientific paper. ⁣⁣Yet these are no "alternative medicine" …

How does your microbiome control your immunity?Read More

Filed Under: Immune-Microbiome, What I'm Reading

The more anti-inflammatory your diet is, the lower your risk for chronic disease

May 20, 2021 By //  by Romilly Hodges

Inflammation is your immune system on FIRE. ⁣We all know that eating more anti-inflammatory foods is good for us, but I love to see that studied …

The more anti-inflammatory your diet is, the lower your risk for chronic diseaseRead More

Filed Under: Immune-Food, What I'm Reading

This dietary pattern reduces markers of inflammation and improves asthma control

May 20, 2021 By //  by Romilly Hodges

An anti-inflammatory diet (in the case of this latest research, a DASH diet - high in vegetables, fruits, whole grains and low-fat dairy products), …

This dietary pattern reduces markers of inflammation and improves asthma controlRead More

Filed Under: Immune-Food, What I'm Reading

Potential damaging effects of artificial sweeteners (even the natural kinds)

May 20, 2021 By //  by Romilly Hodges

Non-caloric sweeteners may seem benign (or at least the natural ones like stevia and monkfruit may), but all share the same potential harmful …

Potential damaging effects of artificial sweeteners (even the natural kinds)Read More

Filed Under: Immune-Food, Immune-Microbiome, What I'm Reading

There’s something missing from most formula milk…

May 20, 2021 By //  by Romilly Hodges

Human milk oligosaccharides (HMOs) are the third most abundant solid component in human milk. Over 200 different HMOs have so far been identified, and …

There’s something missing from most formula milk…Read More

Filed Under: Immune-Microbiome, Immune-Supplements, What I'm Reading

One of the essential jobs of your immune system is to seek out and destroy cancer cells

May 20, 2021 By //  by Romilly Hodges

Your immune system is absolutely critical in protecting you against cancer by identifying and eliminating abnormal cells that can later become …

One of the essential jobs of your immune system is to seek out and destroy cancer cellsRead More

Filed Under: What I'm Reading

Some gynecological symptoms may relate to eating wheat

May 20, 2021 By //  by Romilly Hodges

The spectrum of cereal-related disorders includes so-called "non-celiac wheat sensitivity" (or "non-celiac gluten sensitivity"), NCWS and NCGS, terms …

Some gynecological symptoms may relate to eating wheatRead More

Filed Under: Immune-Food, What I'm Reading

This probiotic demonstrates effectiveness against periodontal disease

May 20, 2021 By //  by Romilly Hodges

A specific type of probiotic (Bifidobacterium animalis subspecies lactis HN019) in lozenge form may improve symptoms of periodontal disease (in …

This probiotic demonstrates effectiveness against periodontal diseaseRead More

Filed Under: Immune-Microbiome, Immune-Oral Health, Immune-Supplements, What I'm Reading

Post-COVID brain fog? Consider this…

May 20, 2021 By //  by Romilly Hodges

Dr. Theoharides of Tufts University School of Medicine has always been a great source of information on all things immune.⁣⁣In his latest paper (link …

Post-COVID brain fog? Consider this…Read More

Filed Under: Immune-Food, Immune-Supplements, What I'm Reading

Echinacea works better than what common supplement for preventing colds and reducing antibiotic use in children?

May 20, 2021 By //  by Romilly Hodges

A new clinical trial has just shown that ECHINACEA tablets (400 mg Echinacea purpurea) may well work better than VITAMIN C for preventing cold …

Echinacea works better than what common supplement for preventing colds and reducing antibiotic use in children?Read More

Filed Under: Immune-Supplements, What I'm Reading

Why might Celiac disease symptoms not fully respond to a gluten-free diet?

May 20, 2021 By //  by Romilly Hodges

Up to 30% of individuals with Celiac disease experience ongoing abdominal complaints despite following a gluten-free diet. Here are some potential …

Why might Celiac disease symptoms not fully respond to a gluten-free diet?Read More

Filed Under: Immune-Food, What I'm Reading

Is there a connection between gum disease and COVID?

May 19, 2021 By //  by Romilly Hodges

This study from the Journal of Clinical Periodontology, 1, was pretty eye-catching...⁣⁣"COVID-19 patients are at least three times more likely to …

Is there a connection between gum disease and COVID?Read More

Filed Under: Immune-Oral Health, What I'm Reading

Biological age reversal with food and lifestyle – demonstrated

May 18, 2021 By //  by Romilly Hodges

This is the first-of-its-kind human clinical pilot trial looking at the possibility of ALTERING BIOLOGICAL AGE through diet and lifestyle. The result? …

Biological age reversal with food and lifestyle – demonstratedRead More

Filed Under: Immune-Food

Immune disrupting chemicals hide in our drinking water

May 18, 2021 By //  by Romilly Hodges

Your home drinking water could easily contain arsenic, lead, and other toxic chemicals known to disrupt our immune and other body systems. As it …

Immune disrupting chemicals hide in our drinking waterRead More

Filed Under: Immune-Toxins, Uncategorized, What I'm Reading

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