tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-196334975274806517.post3672447514336543836..comments2024-03-28T06:11:20.882-06:00Comments on Cooling Inflammation: Gut Flora, Disease and Obesity Dr. Art Ayershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01727664149735013259noreply@blogger.comBlogger43125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-196334975274806517.post-70582784015335375432022-01-11T09:17:29.685-07:002022-01-11T09:17:29.685-07:00We carry every type of t-shirt imaginable, from fa...<br />We carry every type of t-shirt imaginable, from fashionable t-shirts, such as those offered by Bella + Canvas, to economical Hanes 100% cotton t-shirts. <a href="https://unikaas.com/" title="blank apparel wholesale distributors" rel="nofollow">blank apparel wholesale distributors</a><br />custompackagingexperthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10596352735411350704noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-196334975274806517.post-72259151837980331802021-06-15T05:55:54.227-06:002021-06-15T05:55:54.227-06:00There are several dozen species of bacteria in hea...There are several dozen species of bacteria in healthy gut flora, including the filamentous bacteria, that trigger the development of the aggressive part of your immune system that attacks pathogens, <a href="http://www.faisalabadfabricstore.com/pakistani-lawn-suits-with-different-dupatta/" rel="nofollow">silk dupatta lawn suits 2021</a> , <a href="http://www.faisalabadfabricstore.com/2-piece-lawn-suit-online/" rel="nofollow">two piece suit for ladies in pakistan</a> and kills cells of your body that are infected with viruses or are cancerous. Most antibiotics don’t permanently damage this group of bacteria, so after a course of antibiotics you can usually still stop infections. Excessive suppression of aggressive immunity contributes to cancer.ready made Pakistani dresses ukhttp://www.asianclothingwholesale.com/readymade-asian-clothing-uk/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-196334975274806517.post-74458942982916522552014-10-16T09:45:52.041-06:002014-10-16T09:45:52.041-06:00Very appreciative of the well thought out informat...Very appreciative of the well thought out information on your blog. It has had a monumental impact on my quality of life. Please please, have a caretaker <br />and funding planned to continue this site into the future. Big pharma has their paid lobbies. <br />We have you. A much heartfelt <br />appreciation. Thanks! Jim Bnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-196334975274806517.post-17186826024405396472014-09-08T19:00:17.688-06:002014-09-08T19:00:17.688-06:002nd article on resistant starch: http://www.ma...2nd article on resistant starch: http://www.marksdailyapple.com/the-definitive-guide-to-resistant-starch/#axzz3Cm91G8ce<br /><br />Ok to eat potatoes or inflammation producing? See my previous post 'sailing'<br /><br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-196334975274806517.post-87227368641042069602014-09-08T15:59:38.342-06:002014-09-08T15:59:38.342-06:00I read here:
http://paleomagazine.com/why-arent-po...I read here:<br />http://paleomagazine.com/why-arent-potatoes-paleo/<br />and<br />http://paleomagazine.com/why-arent-potatoes-paleo/<br /><br />About resistance starch.<br /><br />I am confused regarding eating potatoes - just boiled or baked without skin and some butter..<br /><br />Are potatoes good forms of resistant starch, or more inflammation producing? I'm not talking about processed potato products.<br />Are any types of pasta ok, I'm guessing not. Pasta has been a staple for me.<br /><br />I have HLA-b27, in remission with Uveitis I've had 4 times in 13yrs. Haven't had it in over 5 years now. Just trying to be cognizant of inflammation in my body with the gene I have.<br /><br />Thanks!<br />Cheriesailinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04308675570348688340noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-196334975274806517.post-12140779574615812932014-08-26T14:03:26.907-06:002014-08-26T14:03:26.907-06:00Dr. Ayers,
Would you mind listing some specific s...Dr. Ayers,<br /><br />Would you mind listing some specific strains that are a part of group B? I'd like to know a bit more about them and how to get more of them in my system. <br /><br />If there are certain types of RS they prefer, I'd like to hear about that, as well. <br /><br />Tim, you're welcome to chime in!<br /><br />Thanks,<br /><br />LesleyLesleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04650696949140777356noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-196334975274806517.post-42672048222255502782014-08-20T16:29:49.994-06:002014-08-20T16:29:49.994-06:00Julia,
It is pretty clear from your description th...Julia,<br />It is pretty clear from your description that you have lost most of your gut flora from celiac and that led to your autoimmune Hashimoto's and allergies. You can also expect vitamin deficiencies and particularly vitamin D deficiency. Of course, obesity is a symptom of chronic inflammation due to the celiac.<br /><br />Not to worry. This can all be fixed by simply following the general guidelines of the Anti-inflammatory diet that I outline on this blog. It is basically a low carb paleo diet. PLUS As you have noted, you have trashed your gut flora and eliminated your Tregs, hence your immunotolerance is gone and you have autoimmune diseases and allergies.<br /><br />Fixing your diet will only change your symptoms if you repair your gut flora. Constipation means you have about 10% of your flora diversity left.<br /><br />The difficulty that you and many others have is that it is hard to introduce the hundred different species of bacteria that you are missing without causing lots of new problems. It is like clear cutting a forest, planting corn for ten years and then trying to get back to a forest which is lacking a thousand plant and animal species in addition to a million different soil microbial species. You can't fix that by just planting a monoculture of harvestable tree.<br /><br />Probiotics can return a lot of function by mimicking a baby's first simplified milk-based gut flora. Maybe your gut flora is not as bad as you indicate, and you could start with small amounts of resistant starch and soil-based probiotics. You might see how well you tolerate fermented veggies, which are like probiotics plus soluble fiber to feed your composting gut flora.<br /><br />It is essential that you measure your serum vitamin D, supplement aggressively to fix your deficiency and then retest. Repeat until you reach 60 ng/ml. Most people remain deficient, so persist.<br /><br />I have dozens of posts that address gut flora repair, excess hygiene, autoimmunity, PCOS, infertility, allergies, etc. I don't do recipes, because there are hundreds of sites that have low carb, high fat, moderate protein diets that eliminate grains, vegetable oils and trans fats, and retain meat/fish/eggs/dairy/vegetables.<br /><br />Remember:<br />grains are your main problem<br />carbs make fat<br />processed foods starve gut flora<br />antibiotics kill gut flora and make you sick<br />fat is your major source of calories<br />saturated fats are safe<br />cooking is essential -- I do it. So can you.<br /><br />You should see some quick results, but the autoimmune symptoms may take months.<br /><br />Let me know how you progressDr. Art Ayershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01727664149735013259noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-196334975274806517.post-85615159402148838142014-08-20T15:15:38.660-06:002014-08-20T15:15:38.660-06:00Dr. Ayers,
I am a new blog reader, am in a health-...Dr. Ayers,<br />I am a new blog reader, am in a health-related field, and am enjoying your perspective. <br /><br />In spite - or, perhaps, as a result - of following conventional treatments and diets, I am now finding myself in poor health for someone my age, despite eating moderately and exercising regularly.<br /><br />I have been diagnosed with Hashimoto's thyroiditis, PCOS, obesity, allergies (particularly to nightshades, ragweeds, grasses, animal dander, molds), asthma, rosacea and other dermologic sensitivities, and I regularly experience painful gas, bloating, and constipation.<br /><br />Despite this, my blood pressure, ACH, and cholesterol levels remain excellent (actually, my doctor said I have the higest HDL level he has ever seen in 15 years of practice), all of which I attribute to omega-3 consumption/supplementation, and exercise.<br /><br />Might you have any advice as to where I might start making changes to address some of my personal inflammatory issues? My old school doctor is little help - he is convinced that drinking low-fat diet shakes to lose weight should be the focus of my health care interventions, at this point.<br /><br />Also, might there be a post somewhere outlining some sample menus that follow your eating recommendations, including foods to properly maintain intestinal flora?<br /><br /><br />Best,<br />JuliaAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-196334975274806517.post-74393553301254717882014-08-11T22:25:48.132-06:002014-08-11T22:25:48.132-06:00Dr. Ayers, thank you for your wonderful blog. So m...Dr. Ayers, thank you for your wonderful blog. So much great information here. I am trying to help my child with an autoinflammatory condition (recurring fevers + pains etc.). Is the mechanism for autoinflammatory the same as for autoimmune. I am not a scientist, but it's my understanding that autoinflammatory only involves innate immune system.<br /><br />Thank you!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-196334975274806517.post-67027384190014308782014-08-10T18:28:46.344-06:002014-08-10T18:28:46.344-06:00http://well.blogs.nytimes.com/2014/07/14/we-are-ou...http://well.blogs.nytimes.com/2014/07/14/we-are-our-bacteria/El Librerohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07350496321498651429noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-196334975274806517.post-63528762215154915172014-08-07T10:43:33.047-06:002014-08-07T10:43:33.047-06:00Does pollen allergy result from repopulation of ag...Does pollen allergy result from repopulation of aggressive part of T-Cell / Filamentous Bacteria rather than from loss of T-Reg / Clostridium Butyricum Bacteria?<br />-<br />Immunocompetence regain passes even through more reactivity/inflammation (at least at the beginning)?<br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-196334975274806517.post-89822425673642565022014-08-04T15:26:41.759-06:002014-08-04T15:26:41.759-06:00Natasha,
This is my attempt to cheer you up.
Firs...Natasha,<br />This is my attempt to cheer you up.<br /><br />First of all, it is a myth that your current or past gut flora is your destiny. All of the studies show that gut flora will persist, but only if diet is not suddenly changed and antibiotics are avoided. Unfortunately, all common pharmaceuticals have sufficient antibiotic activity to make significant changes in gut flora that may persist.<br /><br />So, your current gut flora are merely a snapshot showing recent and past history, but open to daily amendment. Biofilms even rearrange and recombine genes from different species of gut bacteria to create new species on a daily basis. Your gut flora is dynamic.<br /><br />I think that the extra fat that we carry is regulated by our gut flora and a change in energy consumed and expended alters our gut flora to maintain our fat storage. Increased consumption of calories and stored fat alters the gut flora to produce more bacteria/poop and less contribution to fat. Starvation does the opposite. The Drs. Eades Whey shakes aren't just protein shakes, but rather literally milk protein shakes that attack adult gut flora and disrupt weight equilibrium, so that eating less can cause weight loss without gut flora compensation.<br /><br />The point is that flitting from diet to diet just damages gut flora, causes inflammation and produces the symptoms of inflammation: obesity and depression.<br /><br />The SBO probiotics will have no impact if you don't also eat that soluble fiber that your gut bacteria need to eat, e.g. resistant starch.<br /><br />Allergies are a symptom of loss of your suppressive immune system that develops in response to gut bacteria, e.g. Clostridium that grows on resistant starch. Read my posts on the subject.<br /><br />Just follow the Anti-inflammatory Diet that I recommend, repair your gut flora and explore resistant starch. That should put you in a much better mood and give your some vivid dreams.<br /><br />Let me know what happens.Dr. Art Ayershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01727664149735013259noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-196334975274806517.post-58106692901587679152014-08-02T23:31:37.186-06:002014-08-02T23:31:37.186-06:00Dear Dr. Ayers,
Hi! I am working on myself but f...Dear Dr. Ayers,<br /><br />Hi! I am working on myself but feeling pretty down. I did a week of the Eades PP, taking most of the recommended supplements. I lost a few pounds - the same few I lose. I ran out of protein powder and so ate normal meals for two days. Kept carbs moderate but gained back the few pounds I lost. <br /><br />I am beginning to think I only had a couple of chances in life to lose weight. That a diet - any diet, including calorie reductions - alter the microbiota. Do "x" diet and bingo, weight loss. But eventually, after one or two or maybe three major weight loses, it doesn't work anymore.<br /><br />I read so much. I understand my microbiota was always compromised (bottle, soy formula fed). Despite trying all the recommended SBO probiotics, I have had the worst allergies ever. I also have tingling on my lips and tongue, and I can't figure out what new allergy I am developing.<br /><br />I wish I knew someone healthy enough to give me a FT. Perhaps it seems shallow to want to be normal weight, normal reaction to foods, allergens, etc. but I really just want to normalize.<br /><br />Apologies for the complaining. I really enjoy your blog. Brilliant thinking.<br /><br />Kind regards, N.Natasha v. Potatonoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-196334975274806517.post-25677894276766285152014-08-01T16:23:10.995-06:002014-08-01T16:23:10.995-06:00Nick,
I think, since OCD has been studied and can ...Nick,<br />I think, since OCD has been studied and can be treated effectively with omega-3s, it is reasonable to treat it with diet and adapted gut flora.<br /><br />Since OCD is an inflammatory disorder, it would be expected that it would be aggrevated by inflammation and both the reason for the antibiotics and damage to the gut flora would contribute to inflammation. The inflammation in turn would be expected to produce a vitamin D deficiency that may resist supplements.<br /><br />Read my posts on repair of gut flora and let me know of your progress.Dr. Art Ayershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01727664149735013259noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-196334975274806517.post-1425687270170916522014-08-01T16:12:46.551-06:002014-08-01T16:12:46.551-06:00Hi Dr. Ayers,
I love your blog, and have a questi...Hi Dr. Ayers,<br /><br />I love your blog, and have a question for yourself if you don't mind. It would be awesome if you ever did a study on gut flora and how it relates to OCD and/or strep throat.<br /><br />Do you believe their is a coincidence is OCD and an unhealthy gut flora?<br /><br />Reason I ask is I have a young family member that was diagnosed with OCD but also does not eat correctly, and it was also brought on by strep throat. In Which case he took anti-biotics. <br /><br />Just wanted to get your thoughts. <br /><br />Thanks!Nickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14154226238896965310noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-196334975274806517.post-21772872255793319192014-07-20T00:49:31.156-06:002014-07-20T00:49:31.156-06:00Dear Art.
Your blog has meant lots to me, healing...Dear Art.<br /><br />Your blog has meant lots to me, healing from disbiosis, IBS, Allergies and autoimmune flares.<br /><br />I'm currently on your anti inflammatory diet, which has helped me get better but I'm still struggling with some carbs though. Trying to add in some prebiotics with my probiotics but FOS, Inulin and lots of other polysaccharids are making my prostate hurt and I get skin rashes. <br /><br />Last week, after you blogpost I started doing RS and Probiotics-3 to se if that can balance my gut flora. I also started drinking green tea and taking curcumin supplement for Treg support.<br /><br />I have one question though!<br /><br />This talk, online, about TH-1 / TH-2 imbalance... Is that something to take seriously in your opinion? I know Chriss Kresser have made a blog post about it and he seem to be a sharp guy. <br /><br />There seem to be a lot of foods and supplements that enhance th-1 or th-2 making it important to know if your allergies and autoimmunity comes from a th-1 or th-2 dominance.<br /><br />Kindest regards. SvenSvennoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-196334975274806517.post-61585128734763077752014-07-19T10:33:31.694-06:002014-07-19T10:33:31.694-06:00Hey Tim
Really interesting. I have basically been...Hey Tim<br /><br />Really interesting. I have basically been Paleo for three to five years with intermittent use of fermented foods (as and when I get time - 3 young kids etc). I have been on PS + PH with the three probiotics for a few months now but it took us some time to build up to using the AOR P3 as it gave me (and my wife) serious digestive issues and we had to scale up super slowly. <br /><br />I have just purchased a pure L. Plantarum probioitic (http://www.baldwins.co.uk/quest-l-plantarum-299v-45-capsules) so will give that a blast and report back. <br /><br />I know that certain foods make my psoriasis itch straight away (dairy / wheat) but I don't tend to eat those foods being paleo but I am weak enough to grab a hunk of cheese or a nibble of my kids chocolate every now and again that reminds me. <br /><br />I also know that strict adherence with no alcohol can almost get rid the psoriasis but it's no cure and if I start to have some wine etc it comes back so that's not maintainable. <br /><br />I am going to give the potato diet a blast for 3 to 5 days this week after reading the post on your new site (very cool by the way) and see what that brings + the new probioitc should be here in a couple of weeks and I can see what that brings. <br /><br />Re the web hosting that all looks fine to be honest. There is a lot of sense in using a hosted platform like blogger where you have no technical background as you have no exposure to technical problems, hacking and all that nonsense. If I can ever help though in the future please feel free to look me up at bowlerhat.co.uk and any time you need is on the house. <br /><br />Will check out the Nora podcast (and been meaning to read her book for a while now). I am pretty sure this can be fixed but at five years in I understand it sometimes needs patience. <br /><br />Cheers!<br />Marcusmarcushttp://www.primod.co.uknoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-196334975274806517.post-42431045786690127072014-07-17T15:29:52.482-06:002014-07-17T15:29:52.482-06:00OK, I've heard enough...
Nora is totally clue...OK, I've heard enough...<br /><br />Nora is totally clueless on gut microbes. Jump straight to about 41 minute mark on the Asprey podcast and you'll see. Dave handled it all pretty well, just trying to be a good host, but I don't think he agrees with her.<br /><br />http://www.bulletproofexec.com/food-for-consciousness-with-nora-gedgaudas-podcast-136/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+bulletproofexec+%28Bulletproof+Executive%29Tim Steelehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01611027687223434753noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-196334975274806517.post-88826322176717332872014-07-17T15:19:54.527-06:002014-07-17T15:19:54.527-06:00Hey, Marcus - As to AI conditions, I have seen som...Hey, Marcus - As to AI conditions, I have seen some people turn small things like psoriasis around pretty quick, like in just days, with a few dietary changes and probiotics. L. plantarum seems to be one of the probiotics that helps with that condition really well. Dr. BG just blogged on a similar topic yesterday: <br /><br />http://www.drbganimalpharm.blogspot.com/2014/07/rebiosis-with-probiotics-enterococcus.html <br /><br />When you start talking about things like MS, it gets a bit hairier. One of my favorite ladies, Nora Gedgaudas, seems to have the MS thing figured out. She was on the Bulletproof Exec podcast the other day, the tag-line says she talks about RS...I'm going to go listen as soon as I hit send, been meaning to all week! <br /><br />http://www.bulletproofexec.com/food-for-consciousness-with-nora-gedgaudas-podcast-136/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+bulletproofexec+%28Bulletproof+Executive%29<br /><br />Web hosting, eh? Well, here's what I did. I bought the domain at GoDaddy for like $14/year, first year was only $2. Then I parked the domain name and forwarded it to the blogger URL. Says it can take 48 hours to work. Do I need to do more? The forwarding seemed to be free. I'm a total tech-tard on this stuff. Does it sound like I did it right? Tim Steelehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01611027687223434753noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-196334975274806517.post-10028077372658731942014-07-17T14:50:22.596-06:002014-07-17T14:50:22.596-06:00Hey folks
I have commented here and have been try...Hey folks<br /><br />I have commented here and have been trying the RS + SBO for a while now. I have the three main probiotics suggested and have been taking most days. I also take potato starch + PH most days. <br /><br />I guess my questions are:<br /><br />- How long should this take to impact an AI disease?<br /><br />- are there any other negative factors?<br /><br />I have been doing this but drinking more than usual. I also eat Paleo and have for nearly five years.<br /><br />My AI is just psoriasis but my wife has MS. We do well on a anti inflammatory leaning paleo diet but I do feel this is an avoidance of problems rather than a cure. <br /><br />My goal here is to get my psoriasis healed up and then to work on my wife but some idea of timescale to fix a broken gut with this approach and sensible diet in line with the AI diet here and general paleo good habits would be great. <br /><br />Weeks? Months? Years? <br /><br />Thanks guys, loving all you do. <br /><br />P.S. Tim - I run a web hosting company. If you want to get your .com up and running let me know, it's on the house! Marcushttp://www.primod.co.uknoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-196334975274806517.post-62535611061044788702014-07-17T09:53:06.640-06:002014-07-17T09:53:06.640-06:00Art,
This somewhat addresses a question I have as...Art,<br /><br />This somewhat addresses a question I have asked myself a few times in the last 6 years of severe dysbiosis.<br /><br />I have always been extremely lean (and lanky) my whole life. 6 years ago I was put on almost 90 days strait of broad spectrum anti-biotics to treat what was then prostatitis. Post anti-biotic treatment I developed IBS-Constipation, environmental allergies, food sensitivities, chemical sensitivities, chronic fatigue, yeast syndrome, etc.<br /><br />Still after all of this I remain very lean (regardless of "good" or "bad" diet). I thought such an extreme blow to my gut flora would certainly lead to weight gain or possible obesity???<br /><br />Looks like I am A + B.<br />Was it my gut lacking "C" a reason for this?<br /><br /><br />-Dan<br />Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02903651779500524644noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-196334975274806517.post-56513195424128127042014-07-17T08:54:11.521-06:002014-07-17T08:54:11.521-06:00Debbie - cut and paste this into your browser:
ht...Debbie - cut and paste this into your browser:<br /><br />http://www.vegetablepharm.blogspot.com/<br /><br />Basically, I went all over the internet and cut and pasted articles, interviews and blogs that talk about RS. Plus a tab that describes the 'Potato Diet'.<br /><br />Not sure how often I'll update it, it's part of a long-range plan and I just wanted to make sure I could get the name VegetablePharm. I was really surprised it wasn't taken, I even bought the .com domain at GoDaddy. <br /><br />I'm not really sure how I stumbled into helping people with their guts, my real interest has always been in soil and growing things/wildcrafting, but maybe that's the path to gut health for many people. <br /><br /> <br /><br />Tim Steelehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01611027687223434753noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-196334975274806517.post-51919095031666841142014-07-17T07:39:35.515-06:002014-07-17T07:39:35.515-06:00Tim, I can't log onto your blog. Is it accessi...Tim, I can't log onto your blog. Is it accessible yet? Just wondering; I'd love to see you have a site!<br /><br />All the best going forward with your program.Debbienoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-196334975274806517.post-28033235371983692192014-07-17T05:30:05.538-06:002014-07-17T05:30:05.538-06:00You mention constipation and the lack of gut bacte...You mention constipation and the lack of gut bacteria a lot on your blog but I've not seen you talk about loose stool. I'm curious if you know what the sort of general bacterial profile someone with chronic loose stool and autoimmunity would be. Mattnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-196334975274806517.post-37832465753763933002014-07-16T21:10:28.164-06:002014-07-16T21:10:28.164-06:00This comment has been removed by the author.Rajhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07120200398529925923noreply@blogger.com