What is the Blood-Brain Barrier? We have covered the first high security 'checkpoint' the Epithelial gut barrier, now we need to focus on the super high security 'checkpoint' the Blood-Brain Barrier ( BBB).   Diagram 1: The Blood Brain Barrier (BBB) Diagram 1...

The Epithelium– the Weak Link ? It is important to start with the Intestinal epithelium gut barrier, since, loss of integrity here begins ignition of so many physiological and psychological disorders.  I suppose you could consider it the weakest link but in some...

In previous articles about the microbiome we explored the microbiome and its host connection with digestion and the Immune system. We have simply 'wetted the appetite' since these subjects are highly complex and there are volumes of research and many books that are...

It never ceases to amaze me that as science uncovers more intricate knowledge of human functional systems, the more poking and prodding scientists want to do in terms of restoring health.  It is human nature to control everything coupled with the need to dominate, and...

The Microbiome in the human organism is a vast ecosystem of microorganisms that live and thrive throughout the long tunnel that runs from our mouths to our anus like microbial wallpaper. Externally there are vast colonies that live on our bodies, in our mouth,on our...

Why is Iodine so Important? Thyroid disorders are becoming an ever increasing problem these days and there is a tremendous amount of confusion concerning iodine. If you suffer from a thyroid condition such as hypothyroidism, hyperthyroidism, Graves’ disease, or...