by Dr. Cas | Dec 1, 2023 | Medical Wellness
The human body is made of trillions of cells, and there are hundreds of different types of cells. While each type of cell is undeniably important, there is one type of cell that amazes me the most: stem cells. When people hear the term, it’s common to think of stem...
by Dr. Cas | Nov 6, 2023 | Medical Wellness
Here’s a word that you can pull out to impress friends at your next dinner party: Akkermansia muciniphila. If you can manage to pronounce it, great. But what does it mean? And why do you need to know? Akkermansia muciniphila is a bacterium (aka one single bacteria)...
by Dr. Cas | Nov 6, 2023 | Medical Wellness
Antibiotics are powerful drugs that are used to treat bacterial infections. While they are effective in killing harmful bacteria, they can also have negative effects on the beneficial bacteria that reside in the gut. For example, antibiotic use has been linked to a...
by Dr. Cas | Nov 2, 2023 | Medical Wellness
If you’re like us, you’ve probably uttered the words, “I’m so sick of cleaning!” more than once. But a more accurate statement might be, “Cleaning is making me sick!” While a stylish, sparkling clean home may look great, it could actually be harmful for your health...
by Dr. Cas | Sep 28, 2023 | Medical Wellness
The word “bacteria” has gotten a bad rap. All around us, companies advertise sprays and cloths and gels that promise to kill germs, viruses and bacteria. But not all bacteria are bad – especially the bacteria in the gut. In fact, we not only need these bacteria – we...
