by Dr. Robert Donati | Sep 10, 2025 | Featured, Gut Health, Improve Your Gut
As the seasons change, many of us brace ourselves for the onslaught of sneezing, itchy eyes, and congestion that come with seasonal allergies. While we often associate these symptoms with pollen and other environmental triggers, recent research has shed light on an...
by Dr. Robert Donati | Sep 4, 2025 | Gut Health, Improve Your Gut, Unhealthy Gut
The relationship between gut health and the thyroid gland is an area of growing research, and there is evidence to suggest that the two may be interconnected. The gut and thyroid axis refers to the bidirectional communication between the gut microbiota and the thyroid...
by Dr. Robert Donati | Aug 27, 2025 | Food & Gut Health, Gut Health, Improve Your Gut, Unhealthy Gut
The short answer is YES, especially when we are talking about dark chocolate. There are many health benefits attributed to cocoa including the lowering of cholesterol levels, slowing down cognitive decline, and keeping the heart healthy [1]. We are only able to absorb...
by Dr. Robert Donati | Aug 20, 2025 | Featured, Food & Gut Health, Gut Health, Improve Your Gut, Unhealthy Gut
Elimination diets have gained popularity as a method to identify food sensitivities and intolerances. These diets involve removing specific foods or food groups from one’s diet for a set period, then gradually reintroducing them to observe any adverse reactions. This...
by Dr. Robert Donati | Aug 13, 2025 | Featured, Food & Gut Health, Gut Health, Improve Your Gut, Unhealthy Gut
It’s always fun to experiment with food and I encourage you to give some of these recipes a try if you are interested in fermented foods. I have made kimchi, sauerkraut and yogurt at home and all turned out pretty good (at least to me). Here are some basic recipes and...