Apr 1, 2026Mental HealthCan Probiotics or Guided Imagery Change Cortisol?Two randomized trials tested a kefir probiotic strain and guided imagery for cortisol. The signals were small, mixed, and far from practical proof.hpa axiscortisolstress responsegut microbiomeRead article →
Mar 18, 2026InflammationCan Ear Vagus Stimulation Lower Inflammation?Auricular vagus nerve stimulation lowered CRP, TNF-α, and IL-6 in pooled RCTs. Here's what the evidence says about inflammation, IBS, and safety.auricular stimulationvagus nervecrptnf-alphaRead article →
Mar 17, 2026Gut Brain AxisGut Microbiome Treatments for Parkinson’s: What Works?Can probiotics or fecal transplants improve Parkinson's symptoms? RCT evidence supports constipation relief, modest motor effects, and cautious optimism.parkinson's diseasegut microbiomeprobioticsvagus nerveRead article →