Irini Hadjisavva

Are home microbiome test kits worth it? Are home microbiome test kits worth it? Probably not. TL;DR: Right now, these tests don’t provide actionable information to diagnose health conditions,

💩 Are home #microbiome #testkits worth it?

➡️ Probably not.

TL;DR: Right now, these tests don’t provide actionable information to diagnose health conditions, guide medical treatments, or tailor our #diets.

Find out more in this post I wrote for @thosenerdygirls.bsky.social :

I really enjoyed giving an online guest lecture on the #gutmicrobiome to students at Seton Hill University. 🦠

2/ What can clinicians & scientists do?
-think about awareness
-embrace SM. Be a SM consumer
-share evidence-based content on SM. Be a credible voice to educate the public on SM
-advocate for SM training in medical education
-partner with organizations to amplify accurate health education

1/ Great talk by Dr. Wendi LeBrett (@socalgastro.doc) on “How to fight fake news in medicine. Lessons from Social Media” @UEGWeek #weareUEG #scicomm

Living with or curious about #IBD? Join us tomorrow on Instagram Live with Dr. Yasmin Mohseni, PhD as we explore what IBD is, hear about Dr. Mohseni’s personal journey with the disease, and learn how #biologics are used to treat it.    

📍 Live on Instagram @dririnih & @doctor.yas_

How can workplace culture be healthier for everyone? Workplace cultures get healthier when trust, fairness, and belonging are built into daily routines, and people are treated as real humans with unique needs and circumstances.

How can workplace culture be healthier for everyone?

Workplace cultures get healthier when trust, fairness, and belonging are built into daily routines, and people are treated as real humans with unique needs and circumstances.
Read the full post from @daphneberryhill.bsky.social here:

“I asked a bunch of kids what a “healthy neighborhood” looks like to them. This is what they told me.”

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Read the full story from Nerdy Girl Kenzie Isaac here:
thosenerdygirls.substack.com/p/i-asked-a-...?

The Ten Dietary Commandments for Patients with Irritable Bowel Syndrome: A Narrative Review with Pragmatic Indications Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is a gut–brain axis chronic disorder, characterized by recurrent abdominal pain and altered bowel habits in the absence of organic pathology. Nutrition plays a central r...

The Ten Dietary Commandments for Patients with #IrritableBowelSyndrome: A Narrative Review with Pragmatic Indications

Surprising food sources to get more calcium in your diet Not a milk drinker? Not a problem. There are still expert-approved ways to get calcium in your diet from sources you may not know contain the bone-supporting mineral.

www.cbsnews.com/news/calcium...

Do you need a daily #probiotic supplement for good gut health or overall health?

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🌱What is #fibermaxxing, and is it good for you?

Yes! 💯

🥛 A growing outbreak in Florida has left 21 people sick—six of them young children—after drinking raw milk from a Volusia County dairy. Seven were hospitalized, and two suffered severe complications.

4/ 📣 Be sure to keep these snacks in a cooler so they stay fresh and safe in the heat.

3/ 🌰 Homemade trail mix with pumpkin seeds, walnuts, almonds and dried fruit.
🧊 Frozen grapes
🫙Chia pudding jar made with almond milk, cinnamon, cacao nibs and topped with your fruit of choice.

2/ 🥕 Carrot and cucumber sticks + hummus
🥣 Your choice of yogurt + (Frozen) berries
🥤 Kefir smoothie made with your favorite fruits, veggies, nut butter, chia seeds and more. One to try: blend mango, ginger, and spinach for a tangy and refreshing sip!

1/ The weather’s hot, and beach days are calling! If you’re packing snacks for the beach, why not bring a few that also nourish your gut microbiome? Here are some easy, refreshing, and gut-loving options:

🍑 Fresh summer fruit faves: nectarines, peaches, kiwi, watermelon, melon

How to respond to the question “Should I take a probiotic?” - International Scientific Association for Probiotics and Prebiotics (ISAPP) Two experts explain the science of probiotics and how to answer the question of whether you should take a probiotic.

6/ 💡 Best advice: Talk to your healthcare professional before starting any probiotic supplement. It’s not one-size-fits-all!

Additional reading:
isappscience.org/how-to-respo...

5/ 🌱Don’t forget that you gut already contains trillions of beneficial microbes (your own probiotics!) You can support them by eating plenty of fiber-rich foods (think veggies, fruits, legumes, nuts, seeds, and whole grains), good sleep, lots of movement, hydration, and stress-reduction techniques.

4/ You can also visit the International Scientific Association for Probiotics and Prebiotics site for more information.

3/ 💡If you want to look if specific probiotics have been studied to address a health condition you can check The World Gastroenterological Organization, Guidelines and the Clinical Guide to Probiotics (usprobioticguide.com)

2/ Probiotics can be helpful for certain health conditions, some GI symptoms, or when you're taking antibiotics to help prevent antibiotic-related diarrhea. Benefits depend on the specific strain & health concern. Talk to your healthcare professional for guidelines for specific health conditions.

1/ 💊Do I need a daily probiotic supplement for good gut health or overall health?

Not necessarily! If you're generally healthy, there's no strong evidence that daily probiotics are helpful.

Looking to support your #GutHealth?

💚INCLUDE. No exclusions or “detoxes”. No quick magic fixes. Eat more plants, different colors and varieties, 🍒🥑🍎🍍🌱🥜🥥🥝🥦🥗as much plant diversity as possible.
#gutmicrobiome

Examples of #vegan #fermentedfoods: Sauerkraut, kimchi, tempeh, kombucha, pickled vegetables (in brine and not vinegar), olives in brine, water kefir.

3/ Why this matters:
More than 75% of those with endometriosis have digestive troubles that mimic IBS. This study shows that targeted dietary changes could make a difference in quality of life.

2/ Symptoms like bloating, abdominal pain, and irregular bowel movements were reduced & quality of life was improved

Low FODMAP diet can ease symptoms of those with endometriosis: study A Monash University-led low FODMAP diet for IBS has improved gastrointestinal symptoms in women with endometriosis.

1/ A new Monash University study has found that a #lowFODMAP diet may ease gut symptoms in people with #endometriosis.

60% of participants on the low-FODMAP diet reported major improvement, compared to 26% on a control diet based on Australian Dietary Guidelines.
www.monash.edu/news/article...

How I'm thinking about health and well-being after 50 Organic bubbles pop too: Making peace with uncertainty as my body and health change with age

"How I'm thinking about health and well-being after 50
Organic bubbles pop too: Making peace with uncertainty as my body and health change with age"
Great post from @daphneberryhill.bsky.social!
daphneberryhill.substack.com/p/how-im-thi...

🛠️for #microbiome support:
1. Eat lots of plant diversity (Fiber is your friend)
2. Moderate exercise
3. Manage stress
4. Good quality sleep
5. Hydrate (1.5-3L fluids/day day)
6. Get pack in nature (garden, park, forest, farm)
7. Use antibiotics only when needed & prescribed by your clinician.