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  • 20 Tips for Eating in a State of Receiving

    • Tribole, E., & Resch, E. (2019). Intuitive Eating. Retrieved from https://www.intuitiveeating.org.

    • Browning, K. N., & Travagli, R. A. (2014). Central nervous system control of gastrointestinal motility and secretion and modulation of gastrointestinal functions. Comprehensive Physiology, 4(4), 1339–1368. https://doi.org/10.1002/cphy.c130055 

    • NTA Student Guide. (2019). Nutritional Therapy Association.

  • A Day of Fats

  • A Day of Fiber

  • A Day of Protein

  • Acido Gástrico

    • see Stomach Acid

  • Acne

    • Jones, D. S., Bland, J. S., & Quinn, S. (2010). Textbook of Functional Medicine. Institute for Functional Medicine.

    • Gaby, A. R. (2017). Nutritional Medicine (2nd ed.). Fritz Perlberg Publishing.

    • Acharya, P., & Mathur, M. (2020). Vitamin D deficiency in patients with acne vulgaris: A systematic review and meta‐analysis. Australasian Journal of Dermatology, 61(1), e146–e149. https://doi-org.uws.idm.oclc.org/10.1111/ajd.13165

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  • AIP Foods to Exclude

    • Ballantyne, S. (2013). The Paleo Approach: Reverse Autoimmune Disease and Heal your Body. Victory Belt Publishing Inc.

    • Ballantyne, S. (2017). Paleo Principles. Victory Belt Publishing, Inc.

    • Autoimmune Wellness. https://autoimmunewellness.com

    • Konijeti, G. G., et al (2017). Efficacy of the Autoimmune Protocol Diet for Inflammatory Bowel Disease. Inflammatory bowel diseases, 23(11), 2054–2060. https://doi-org.uws.idm.oclc.org/10.1097/MIB.0000000000001221 

  • AIP Foods to Include

    • Ballantyne, S. (2013). The Paleo Approach: Reverse Autoimmune Disease and Heal your Body. Victory Belt Publishing Inc.

    • Ballantyne, S. (2017). Paleo Principles. Victory Belt Publishing, Inc.

    • Autoimmune Wellness. https://autoimmunewellness.com

    • Konijeti, G. G., et al (2017). Efficacy of the Autoimmune Protocol Diet for Inflammatory Bowel Disease. Inflammatory bowel diseases, 23(11), 2054–2060. https://doi-org.uws.idm.oclc.org/10.1097/MIB.0000000000001221 

  • AIP Meal Blueprint

    • Ballantyne, S. (2013). The Paleo Approach: Reverse Autoimmune Disease and Heal your Body. Victory Belt Publishing Inc.

    • Ballantyne, S. (2017). Paleo Principles. Victory Belt Publishing, Inc.

    • Autoimmune Wellness. https://autoimmunewellness.com

    • Konijeti, G. G., et al (2017). Efficacy of the Autoimmune Protocol Diet for Inflammatory Bowel Disease. Inflammatory bowel diseases, 23(11), 2054–2060. https://doi-org.uws.idm.oclc.org/10.1097/MIB.0000000000001221 

  • Alcohol

    • Barve, S., Chen, S. Y., Kirpich, I., Watson, W. H., & Mcclain, C. (2017). Development, Prevention, and Treatment of Alcohol-Induced Organ Injury: The Role of Nutrition. Alcohol research : current reviews, 38(2), 289–302. Retrieved from: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5513692/

    • Cederbaum A. I. (2012). Alcohol metabolism. Clinics in liver disease, 16(4), 667–685. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cld.2012.08.002 Retrieved from: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3484320/

    • Edenberg H. J. (2007). The genetics of alcohol metabolism: role of alcohol dehydrogenase and aldehyde dehydrogenase variants. Alcohol research & health : the journal of the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism, 30(1), 5–13. Retrieved from: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3860432/

    • Gaby, A. R. (2017). Nutritional Medicine (2nd ed.). Fritz Perlberg Publishing.

    • Wilson, D. F., & Matschinsky, F. M. (2020). Ethanol metabolism: The good, the bad, and the ugly. Medical Hypotheses, 140. https://doi-org.uws.idm.oclc.org/10.1016/j.mehy.2020.109638 Retrieved from: https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0306987720300797

  • Anti-Candida Meal Blueprint

    • Aaron, L., & Torsten, M. (2020). Candida albicans in celiac disease: A wolf in sheep’s clothing. Autoimmunity Reviews, 19(9). https://doi-org.uws.idm.oclc.org/10.1016/j.autrev.2020.102621

    • Aminzadeh, A., Sabeti Sanat, A., & Nik Akhtar, S. (2016). Frequency of Candidiasis and Colonization of Candida albicans in Relation to Oral Contraceptive Pills. Iranian Red Crescent medical journal, 18(10), e38909. https://doi.org/10.5812/ircmj.38909

    • Anti-Candida Food Plan. Institute of Functional Medicine. Retrieved from: https://www.drelenaklimenko.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/Anti-Candida-Food-Plan_BRFINAL.pdf

    • Atiencia-Carrera, M. B., Cabezas-Mera, F. S., Tejera, E., & Machado, A. (2022). Prevalence of biofilms in Candida spp. bloodstream infections: A meta-analysis. PloS One, 17(2), e0263522. https://doi-org.uws.idm.oclc.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0263522

    • Jawhara, S. (2022). How Gut Bacterial Dysbiosis Can Promote Candida albicans Overgrowth during Colonic Inflammation. Microorganisms, 10(5), 1014. https://doi-org.uws.idm.oclc.org/10.3390/microorganisms10051014

    • Hilton, E., Isenberg, H. D., Alperstein, P., France, K., & Borenstein, M. T. (1992). Ingestion of yogurt containing Lactobacillus acidophilus as prophylaxis for candidal vaginitis. Annals of internal medicine, 116(5), 353–357. https://doi-org.uws.idm.oclc.org/10.7326/0003-4819-116-5-353

    • Manzoni, P., Mostert, M., Leonessa, M. L., Priolo, C., Farina, D., Monetti, C., Latino, M. A., & Gomirato, G. (2006). Oral supplementation with Lactobacillus casei subspecies rhamnosus prevents enteric colonization by Candida species in preterm neonates: a randomized study. Clinical infectious diseases : an official publication of the Infectious Diseases Society of America, 42(12), 1735–1742. https://doi-org.uws.idm.oclc.org/10.1086/504324

    • Otašević, S., Momčilović, S., Petrović, M., Radulović, O., Stojanović, N. M., & Arsić-Arsenijević, V. (2018). The dietary modification and treatment of intestinal Candida overgrowth - a pilot study. Journal de mycologie medicale, 28(4), 623–627. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.mycmed.2018.08.002

    • Paniágua, A. L., Correia, A. F., Pereira, L. C., de Alencar, B. M., Silva, F. B. A., Almeida, R. M., & de Medeiros Nóbrega, Y. K. (2021). Inhibitory effects of Lactobacillus casei Shirota against both Candida auris and Candida spp. isolates that cause vulvovaginal candidiasis and are resistant to antifungals. BMC Complementary Medicine and Therapies, 21(1), 237. https://doi-org.uws.idm.oclc.org/10.1186/s12906-021-03405-z

    • The Anti-Candida Diet: 11 Simple Rules to Follow. The Candida Diet. Retrieved from: https://www.thecandidadiet.com/anti-candida-diet/

  • Anti-Inflammatory Diet 101

  • Atherosclerosis

    • Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. (2021). Coronary Artery Disease. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Retrieved from https://www.cdc.gov/heartdisease/coronary_ad.htm.

    • Jones, D. S., Bland, J. S., & Quinn, S. (2010). Textbook of Functional Medicine. Institute for Functional Medicine.

    • Gaby, A. R. (2017). Nutritional Medicine (2nd ed.). Fritz Perlberg Publishing.

  • Autoimmunity

    • Ballantyne, S. (2013). The Paleo Approach: Reverse Autoimmune Disease and Heal your Body. Victory Belt Publishing Inc.

    • Ballantyne, S. (2017). Paleo Principles. Victory Belt Publishing, Inc.

    • Autoimmune Wellness. https://autoimmunewellness.com

    • Autoimmune Disease. Cleveland Clinic. Retrieved from https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/diseases/21624-autoimmune-diseases

    • Jones, D. S., Bland, J. S., & Quinn, S. (2010). Textbook of Functional Medicine. Institute for Functional Medicine.

    • Gaby, A. R. (2017). Nutritional Medicine (2nd ed.). Fritz Perlberg Publishing.

  • Basal Body Temperature

    • Basal Body Temperature. Cleveland Clinic. Retrieved from: https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/treatments/21065-basal-body-temperature

    • Steward K, Raja A. Physiology, Ovulation And Basal Body Temperature. [Updated 2022 Jul 18]. In: StatPearls [Internet]. Treasure Island (FL): StatPearls Publishing; 2022 Jan-. Available from: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK546686/

  • Batch Prep Meal Blueprint

    • Author’s original concepts

  • Batch Prepping Basics

    • Author’s original concepts

  • Benefits of Fermented Foods

    • Aslam, H., Green, J., Jacka, F. N., Collier, F., Berk, M., Pasco, J., & Dawson, S. L. (2020). Fermented foods, the gut and mental health: a mechanistic overview with implications for depression and anxiety. Nutritional Neuroscience, 23(9), 659–671.

    • Cardoso, R. R., Moreira, L. de P. D., de Campos Costa, M. A., Toledo, R. C. L., Grancieri, M., Nascimento, T. P. do, Ferreira, M. S. L., da Matta, S. L. P., Eller, M. R., Duarte Martino, H. S., & de Barros, F. A. R. (2021). Kombuchas from green and black teas reduce oxidative stress, liver steatosis and inflammation, and improve glucose metabolism in Wistar rats fed a high-fat high-fructose diet. Food & Function, 12(21), 10813–10827. https://doi-org.uws.idm.oclc.org/10.1039/d1fo02106k

    • Gänzle, M. (2022). The periodic table of fermented foods: limitations and opportunities. Applied Microbiology and Biotechnology, 106(8), 2815–2826. https://doi-org.uws.idm.oclc.org/10.1007/s00253-022-11909-y

    • Guzel-Seydim, Z. B., Gökırmaklı, Ç., & Greene, A. K. (2021). A comparison of milk kefir and water kefir: Physical, chemical, microbiological and functional properties. Trends in Food Science & Technology, 113, 42–53. https://doi-org.uws.idm.oclc.org/10.1016/j.tifs.2021.04.041

    • Lee, N.-K., Han, K. J., Park, H., & Paik, H.-D. (2022). Effects of the Probiotic Lactiplantibacillus plantarum KU15120 Derived from Korean Homemade Diced-Radish Kimchi Against Oxidation and Adipogenesis. Probiotics and Antimicrobial Proteins, 1–10. https://doi-org.uws.idm.oclc.org/10.1007/s12602-021-09885-2

    • Leeuwendaal, N. K., Stanton, C., O’Toole, P. W., & Beresford, T. P. (2022). Fermented Foods, Health and the Gut Microbiome. Nutrients, 14(7). https://doi-org.uws.idm.oclc.org/10.3390/nu14071527

    • Salehi, S. O., Karimpour, F., Imani, H., Ghatee, M. A., Pirouze, M., & Bahramfard, T. (2022). Effects of an Iranian traditional fermented food consumption on blood glucose, blood pressure, and lipid profile in type 2 diabetes: a randomized controlled clinical trial. European Journal of Nutrition, 1–9. https://doi-org.uws.idm.oclc.org/10.1007/s00394-022-02867-2

    • Shankar, T., Palpperumal, S., Kathiresan, D., Sankaralingam, S., Balachandran, C., Baskar, K., Hashem, A., Alqarawi, A. A., & Abd_Allah, E. F. (2021). Biomedical and therapeutic potential of exopolysaccharides by Lactobacillus paracasei isolated from sauerkraut: Screening and characterization. Saudi Journal of Biological Sciences, 28(5), 2943–2950. https://doi-org.uws.idm.oclc.org/10.1016/j.sjbs.2021.02.030

    • Wang, P., Feng, Z., Sang, X., Chen, W., Zhang, X., Xiao, J., Chen, Y., Chen, Q., Yang, M., & Su, J. (2021). Kombucha ameliorates LPS-induced sepsis in a mouse model. Food & Function, 12(20), 10263–10280. https://doi-org.uws.idm.oclc.org/10.1039/d1fo01839f

    • Zubaidah, E., Susanti, I., Yuwono, S. S., Rahayu, A. P., Srianta, I., & Tewfik, I. (2020). The combined impact of sauerkraut with Leuconostoc mesenteroides to enhance immunomodulatory activity in Escherichia coli-infected mice. European Food Research and Technology, 246(9), 1889–1893. https://doi-org.uws.idm.oclc.org/10.1007/s00217-020-03540-w

  • Bile Health

    • Ajouz, H., Mukherji, D. & Shamseddine, A. Secondary bile acids: an underrecognized cause of colon cancer. World J Surg Onc 12, 164 (2014). https://doi.org/10.1186/1477-7819-12-164

    • Boyer JL. Bile formation and secretion. Compr Physiol. 2013 Jul;3(3):1035-78. doi: 10.1002/cphy.c120027. PMID: 23897680; PMCID: PMC4091928.

    • Bravo E, Flora L, Cantafora A, De Luca V, Tripodi M, Avella M, Botham KM. The influence of dietary saturated and unsaturated fat on hepatic cholesterol metabolism and the biliary excretion of chylomicron cholesterol in the rat. Biochim Biophys Acta. 1998 Feb 16;1390(2):134-48. doi: 10.1016/s0005-2760(97)00174-4. PMID: 9507091.

    • Cholegogues. ND Health Facts. Retrieved from: http://www.ndhealthfacts.org/wiki/Cholagoguede Aguiar Vallim TQ, Tarling EJ, Edwards PA. Pleiotropic roles of bile acids in metabolism. Cell Metab. 2013 May 7;17(5):657-69. doi: 10.1016/j.cmet.2013.03.013. Epub 2013 Apr 18. PMID: 23602448; PMCID: PMC3654004.

    • Devkota S, Chang E, B: Interactions between Diet, Bile Acid Metabolism, Gut Microbiota, and Inflammatory Bowel Diseases. Dig Dis 2015;33:351-356. doi: 10.1159/000371687

    • Gaby, A. R. (2017). Nutritional Medicine (2nd ed.). Fritz Perlberg Publishing.Guzior, D.V., Quinn, R.A. Review: microbial transformations of human bile acids. Microbiome 9, 140 (2021). https://doi.org/10.1186/s40168-021-01101-1

    • Han S, Zhang R, Jain R, Shi H, Zhang L, Zhou G, Sangwung P, Tugal D, Atkins GB, Prosdocimo DA, Lu Y, Han X, Tso P, Liao X, Epstein JA, Jain MK. Circadian control of bile acid synthesis by a KLF15-Fgf15 axis. Nat Commun. 2015 Jun 4;6:7231. doi: 10.1038/ncomms8231. Erratum in: Nat Commun. 2015;6:8270. Han, Sean Shuxin [Corrected to Han, Shuxin]. PMID: 26040986; PMCID: PMC4457302.

    • Hegyi P, Maléth J, Walters JR, Hofmann AF, Keely SJ. Guts and Gall: Bile Acids in Regulation of Intestinal Epithelial Function in Health and Disease. Physiol Rev. 2018 Oct 1;98(4):1983-2023. doi: 10.1152/physrev.00054.2017. PMID: 30067158.

    • Hundt M, Basit H, John S. Physiology, Bile Secretion. 2022 Sep 26. In: StatPearls [Internet]. Treasure Island (FL): StatPearls Publishing; 2022 Jan–. PMID: 29262229.

    • Jones, D. S., Bland, J. S., & Quinn, S. (2010). Textbook of Functional Medicine. Institute for Functional Medicine.

    • Talwinder S. Kahlon, Mei-Chen M. Chiu, Mary H. Chapman. Steam cooking significantly improves in vitro bile acid binding of beets, eggplant, asparagus, carrots, green beans, and cauliflower. Nutrition Research. Volume 27, Issue 12, 2007, Pages 750-755, ISSN 0271-5317, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.nutres.2007.09.011.

    • T.S. Kahlon, M.H. Chapman, G.E. Smith. In vitro binding of bile acids by okra, beets, asparagus, eggplant, turnips, green beans, carrots, and cauliflower. Food Chemistry. Volume 103, Issue 2, 2007, Pages 676-680. ISSN 0308-8146, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.foodchem.2006.07.056.

  • Bioindividual Diet Self-Assessment

  • Bioindividual Diet Venn Diagram

  • Blood Pressure 101

    • Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. (2021) Blood Pressure. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Retrieved from https://www.cdc.gov/bloodpressure

    • /Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. (2021, September 14). Salt. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Retrieved from https://www.cdc.gov/salt/.

    • O'Donnell, M., Mente, A., & Yusuf, S. (2015). Sodium intake and cardiovascular health. Circulation research, 116(6), 1046–1057. https://doi.org/10.1161/CIRCRESAHA.116.303771  

    • Alderman, M. H., & Cohen, H. W. (2012). Dietary sodium intake and cardiovascular mortality: controversy resolved?. Current hypertension reports, 14(3), 193–201. https://doi.org/10.1007/s11906-012-0275-6

    • DiNicolantonio, J. J., Niazi, A. K., Sadaf, R., O' Keefe, J. H., Lucan, S. C., & Lavie, C. J. (2013). Dietary sodium restriction: take it with a grain of salt. The American Journal of Medicine, 126(11), 951–955. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.amjmed.2013.05.020

    • Jones, D. S., Bland, J. S., & Quinn, S. (2010). Textbook of Functional Medicine. Institute for Functional Medicine.

    • Gaby, A. R. (2017). Nutritional Medicine (2nd ed.). Fritz Perlberg Publishing.

  • Blood Sugar Balance (NTA Foundation)

    • NTA Student Guide. (2019). Nutritional Therapy Association.

    • Jones, D. S., Bland, J. S., & Quinn, S. (2010). Textbook of Functional Medicine. Institute for Functional Medicine.

  • Blood Sugar Imbalance

    • Gaby, A. R. (2017). Nutritional Medicine (2nd ed.). Fritz Perlberg Publishing.

    • Jones, D. S., Bland, J. S., & Quinn, S. (2010). Textbook of Functional Medicine. Institute for Functional Medicine. 

    • NTA Student Guide. (2019). Nutritional Therapy Association.

    • Carbohydrates. (2019). The Nutrition Source. Harvard School of Public Health. Retrieved from https://www.hsph.harvard.edu/nutritionsource/carbohydrates/. 

  • Blood Sugar Rhythm Self-Assessment

    • Weatherby, D. (2004). Signs and Symptoms Analysis from a Functional Perspective.

    • Jones, D. S., Bland, J. S., & Quinn, S. (2010). Textbook of Functional Medicine. Institute for Functional Medicine.

  • Botanas Energéticas

    • see Fueling Snacks

  • Bone Broth Fasting

    • Petrucci, K. (2015). Dr. Kellyann's Bone Broth Diet. Rodale Press, Incorporated.

    • Tinsley, G. M., & La Bounty, P. M. (2015). Effects of intermittent fasting on body composition and clinical health markers in humans. Nutrition reviews, 73(10), 661–674. https://doi.org/10.1093/nutrit/nuv041

    • Golbidi, S., Daiber, A., Korac, B., Li, H., Essop, M. F., & Laher, I. (2017). Health Benefits of Fasting and Caloric Restriction. Current diabetes reports, 17(12), 123. https://doi.org/10.1007/s11892-017-0951-7

    • Frasca, G., Cardile, V., Puglia, C., Bonina, C., & Bonina, F. (2012). Gelatin tannate reduces the proinflammatory effects of lipopolysaccharide in human intestinal epithelial cells. Clinical and experimental gastroenterology, 5, 61–67. https://doi.org/10.2147/CEG.S28792

    • Samonina, G., Lyapina, L., Kopylova, G., Pastorova, V., V, Bakaeva, Z., Jeliaznik, N., Zuykova, S., & Ashmarin, I., I (2000). Protection of gastric mucosal integrity by gelatin and simple proline-containing peptides. Pathophysiology : the official journal of the International Society for Pathophysiology, 7(1), 69–73. https://doi.org/10.1016/s0928-4680(00)00045-6

    • Moskowitz R. W. (2000). Role of collagen hydrolysate in bone and joint disease. Seminars in arthritis and rheumatism, 30(2), 87–99. https://doi.org/10.1053/sarh.2000.9622

    • Fallon, S., Enig, M. G., Murray, K., & Dearth, M. (2005). Nourishing Traditions. NewTrends Publishing, Inc.

  • Brand Guide

    • Author’s original concepts

  • Breakfast Ideas

    • Haas, E. M; Levin, B. (2006). Staying Healthy with Nutrition: The Complete Guide to Diet and Nutritional Medicine. Celestial Arts.

  • Breath Therapy 101

    • Gerritsen, R., & Band, G. (2018). Breath of Life: The Respiratory Vagal Stimulation Model of Contemplative Activity. Frontiers in human neuroscience, 12, 397. https://doi.org/10.3389/fnhum.2018.00397

    • Gholamrezaei, A., Van Diest, I., Aziz, Q., Vlaeyen, J. W. S., & Van Oudenhove, L. (2021). Psychophysiological responses to various slow, deep breathing techniques. Psychophysiology, 58(2), e13712. https://doi-org.uws.idm.oclc.org/10.1111/psyp.13712

    • Gilliam, E. A., Cheung, T., Kraemer, K., Litrownik, D., Wayne, P. M., Moy, M. L., & Yeh, G. Y. (2021). The impact of Tai Chi and mind-body breathing in COPD: Insights from a qualitative sub-study of a randomized controlled trial. PloS One, 16(4), e0249263. https://doi-org.uws.idm.oclc.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0249263

    • Kim, S.-H., Shin, H.-J., & Cho, H.-Y. (2022). Impact of Types of Breathing on Static Balance Ability in Healthy Adults. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, 19(3). https://doi-org.uws.idm.oclc.org/10.3390/ijerph19031205

    • Laborde, S., Allen, M. S., Borges, U., Hosang, T. J., Furley, P., Mosley, E., & Dosseville, F. (2022). The influence of slow-paced breathing on executive function. Journal of Psychophysiology, 36(1), 13–27. https://doi-org.uws.idm.oclc.org/10.1027/0269-8803/a000279

    • Röttger, S., Theobald, D. A., Abendroth, J., & Jacobsen, T. (2021). The Effectiveness of Combat Tactical Breathing as Compared with Prolonged Exhalation. Applied Psychophysiology and Biofeedback, 46(1), 19–28. https://doi-org.uws.idm.oclc.org/10.1007/s10484-020-09485-w

  • Bristol Stool Chart

  • Butyrate

    • Abell , G. C. J., M. A. Conlon and A. L. Mcorist (2011). "Methanogenic archaea in adult human faecal samples are inversely related to butyrate concentration." Microbial Ecology in Health and Disease 18 (3 4).

    • Berni Canani, R., Di Costanzo, M., & Leone, L. (2012). The epigenetic effects of butyrate: potential therapeutic implications for clinical practice. Clinical Epigenetics, 4 (1), 1 7. doi:10.1186/1868 7083 4 3

    • Bhatta, R., L. Baruah , M. Saravanan , K. P. Suresh and K. T. Sampath (2013). "Effect of medicinal and aromatic plants on rumen fermentation, protozoa population and methanogenesis in vitro." J Anim Physiol Anim Nutr Berl 97 (3): 446-455

    • Brinkworth GD, Noakes M, Clifton PM, Bird AR. Comparative effects of very low carbohydrate, high fat and high carbohydrate, low fat weight loss diets on bowel habit and faecal short chain fatty acids and bacterial populations. Br J Nutr . 2009;101(10):1493 502.

    • Duncan, S. H., A. Belenguer , et al. (2007). "Reduced Dietary Intake of Carbohydrates by Obese Subjects Results in Decreased Concentrations of Butyrate and Butyrate Producing Bacteria in Feces ."Applied and Environmental Microbiology 73 (4): 1073 1078.

    • Fernandez Banares , F., J. Hinojosa, et al. (1999). "Randomized clinical trial of Plantago ovata seeds (dietary fiber) as compared with mesalamine in maintaining remission in ulcerative colitis. Spanish Group for the Study of Crohn's Disease and Ulcerative Colitis (GETECCU)." Am J Gastroenterol 94 (2): 427 433.

    • Furnari , M., Bruzzone , L., Savarino, E., Gemignani , L., Moscatelli , A., Bodini , G., . . . Savarino, V. (2012). Sa2058 Efficacy of Partially Hydrolyzed Guar Gum in Reducing Methane Excretion and Clinical Manifestation of Subjects Suffering From Irritable Bowel Syndrome. Gastroenterology, 142 (5), S 391. doi : 10.1016/S0016 5085(12)61484 X

    • Gao, Z., Yin, J., Zhang, J., Ward, R. E., Martin, R. J., Lefevre, M., . . . Ye, J. (2009). Butyrate Improves Insulin Sensitiv ity and Increases Energy Expenditure in Mice. Diabetes, 58 (7), 1509 1517. doi:10.2337/db08 1636

    • Hallert , C., I. Björck , et al. (2003). "Increasing fecal butyrate in ulcerative colitis patients by diet: Controlled pilot study." Inflammatory Bowel Diseases 9 (2): 116 121.

    • Hamer , H. M., D. Jonkers , et al. (2008). "Review article: the role of butyrate on colonic function." Aliment Pharmacol Ther 27 (2): 104 119.

    • Hanai , H., O. Kanauchi , et al. (2004). "Germinated barley foodstuff prolongs remission in patients with ulcerative colitis." Int J Mol Med 13 (5): 643 647.

    • Hawrelak, J., & Harnett, J. (2020). The Microbiome. In Advanced Clinical Naturopathic Medicine (1st ed., pp. 110–144). Elsevier.

    • Hawrelak, J. A., & Myers, S. P. (2004). The Causes of Intestinal Dysbiosis: A Review. Alternative Medicine Review, 9(2), 180–197.

    • Kunkel, D., R. J. Basseri , et al. (2011). "Methane on breath testing is associated with constipation: a systematic review and meta-analysis." Dig Dis Sci 56 (6): 1612 1618.

    • Li, H. P., Chen, X., & Li, M. Q. (2013). Butyrate alleviates metabolic impairments and protects pancreatic beta cell function in pregnant mice with obesity. Int J Clin Exp Pathol, 6 (8), 1574 1584.

    • Louis, P. and H. J. Flint (2009). "Diversity, metabolism and microbial ecology of butyrate producing bacteria from the human large intestine." FEMS Microbiol Lett 294 (1): 1 8.

    • Min, B. R., S. Solaiman , R. Shange and J. S. Eun (2014). "Gastrointestinal Bacterial and Methanogenic Archaea Diversity Dynamics Associated with Condensed Tannin Containing Pine Bark Diet in Goats Using 16S rDNA Amplicon Pyrosequencing." Int J Microbiol 2013

    • Moate , P. J., S. R. Williams, V. A. Torok , M. C. Hannah, B. E. Ribaux , M. H. Tavendale , R. J. Eckard , J. L. Jacobs, M. J. Auldist and W. J. Wales (2014). "Grape marc reduces methane emissions when fed to dairy cows." J Dairy Sci 97 (8): 5073 5087.

    • Pryde SE, Duncan SH, Hold GL, et al. The microbiology of butyrate formation in the human colon. FEMS Microbiology Letters 2002;217(2):133 39. doi : 10.1111/j.1574 6968.2002.tb11467.

    • Rodrı́guez-Cabezas, M. E., J. Gálvez, et al. (2003). "Intestinal anti-inflammatory activity of dietary fiber(Plantagoovataseeds) in HLA-B27 transgenic rats." Clinical Nutrition22(5): 463-471.

    • Schäffler , H., Herlemann , D. P., Klinitzke , P., Berlin, P., Kreikemeyer , B., Jaster , R., & Lamprecht, G. (2018). Vitamin D administration leads to a shift of the intestinal bacterial composition in Crohn's disease patients, but not in healthy controls. Journal of Digestive Diseases, 19 (4), 225 234. doi:doi:10.1111/1751 2980.12590

    • Vernia , P., V. Annese , et al. (2003). "Topical butyrate improves efficacy of 5 ASA in refractory distal ulcerative colitis: results of a multicentre trial." European Journal of Clinical Investigation 33 (3): 244-248.

    • Wong, J. M. W., de Souza, R., Kendall, C. W. C., Emam, A., & Jenkins, D. J. A. (2006). Colonic health: fermentation and short chain fatty acids. Journal of Clinical Gastroenterology, 40(3), 235–243. https://doi-org.uws.idm.oclc.org/10.1097/00004836-200603000-00014

  • Caffeine

    • Cappelletti, S., Piacentino, D., Sani, G., & Aromatario, M. (2015). Caffeine: cognitive and physical performance enhancer or psychoactive drug?. Current neuropharmacology, 13(1), 71–88. https://doi.org/10.2174/1570159X13666141210215655

    • Grosso, G., Godos, J., Galvano, F., & Giovannucci, E. L. (2017). Coffee, Caffeine, and Health Outcomes: An Umbrella Review. Annual Review of Nutrition, 37, 131–156. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/28826374/

    • Masi, C., Dinnella, C., Pirastu, N., Prescott, J., & Monteleone, E. (2016). Caffeine metabolism rate influences coffee perception, preferences and intake. Food Quality and Preference, 53, 97–104. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.foodqual.2016.06.002

    • Schuster, Julius, Ellen S. Mitchell. (2019). More than just caffeine: psychopharmacology of methylxanthine interactions with plant-derived phytochemicals. Progress in Neuro-Psychopharmacology and Biological Psychiatry. Volume 89, 263-274. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.pnpbp.2018.09.005.

    • U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. Office of Dietary Supplements. NIH Office of Dietary Supplements. Retrieved from https://ods.od.nih.gov/factsheets/list-all/ 

  • Cardiovascular Health

  • Celiac Disease 101

  • Cholesterol

    • Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. (2021) Cholesterol. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Retrieved from https://www.cdc.gov/cholesterol/

    • Jones, D. S., Bland, J. S., & Quinn, S. (2010). Textbook of Functional Medicine. Institute for Functional Medicine.

    • Gaby, A. R. (2017). Nutritional Medicine (2nd ed.). Fritz Perlberg Publishing.

    • Gutierrez-Mariscal, F. M., de la Cruz-Ares, S., Torres-Peña, J. D., Alcalá-Diaz, J. F., Yubero-Serrano, E. M., & López-Miranda, J. (2021). Coenzyme Q 10 and Cardiovascular Diseases. Antioxidants, 10(6), 906.

  • Coenzyme Q10

    • Al Saadi, T., Assaf, Y., Farwati, M., Turkmani, K., Al-Mouakeh, A., Shebli, B., Khoja, M., Essali, A., & Madmani, M. E. (2021). Coenzyme Q10 for heart failure. The Cochrane database of systematic reviews, (2)(2), CD008684. https://doi.org/10.1002/14651858.CD008684.pub3

    • Alarcón-Vieco, E., Martínez-García, I., Sequí-Domínguez, I., Rodríguez-Gutiérrez, E., Moreno-Herráiz, N., & Pascual-Morena, C. (2023). Effect of coenzyme Q10 on cardiac function and survival in heart failure: an overview of systematic reviews and meta-analyses. Food & function, 14(14), 6302–6311. https://doi.org/10.1039/d3fo01255g

    • Ayer, A., Macdonald, P., & Stocker, R. (2015). CoQ₁₀ Function and Role in Heart Failure and Ischemic Heart Disease. Annual review of nutrition, 35, 175–213. https://doi.org/10.1146/annurev-nutr-071714-034258

    • Garrido-Maraver, J., Cordero, M. D., Oropesa-Avila, M., Vega, A. F., de la Mata, M., Pavon, A. D., Alcocer-Gomez, E., Calero, C. P., Paz, M. V., Alanis, M., de Lavera, I., Cotan, D., & Sanchez-Alcazar, J. A. (2014). Clinical applications of coenzyme Q10. Frontiers in bioscience (Landmark edition), 19(4), 619–633. https://doi.org/10.2741/4231

    • Garrido-Maraver, J., Cordero, M. D., Oropesa-Ávila, M., Fernández Vega, A., de la Mata, M., Delgado Pavón, A., de Miguel, M., Pérez Calero, C., Villanueva Paz, M., Cotán, D., & Sánchez-Alcázar, J. A. (2014). Coenzyme q10 therapy. Molecular syndromology, 5(3-4), 187–197. https://doi.org/10.1159/000360101

    • Gutierrez-Mariscal, F. M., Arenas-de Larriva, A. P., Limia-Perez, L., Romero-Cabrera, J. L., Yubero-Serrano, E. M., & López-Miranda, J. (2020). Coenzyme Q10 Supplementation for the Reduction of Oxidative Stress: Clinical Implications in the Treatment of Chronic Diseases. International journal of molecular sciences, 21(21), 7870. https://doi.org/10.3390/ijms21217870

    • Hargreaves, I., Heaton, R. A., & Mantle, D. (2020). Disorders of Human Coenzyme Q10 Metabolism: An Overview. International journal of molecular sciences, 21(18), 6695. https://doi.org/10.3390/ijms21186695

    • Hidaka, T., Fujii, K., Funahashi, I., Fukutomi, N., & Hosoe, K. (2008). Safety assessment of coenzyme Q10 (CoQ10). BioFactors (Oxford, England), 32(1-4), 199–208. https://doi.org/10.1002/biof.5520320124

    • Hou, S., Tian, Z., Zhao, D., Liang, Y., Dai, S., Ji, Q., Fan, Z., Liu, Z., Liu, M., & Yang, Y. (2023). Efficacy and Optimal Dose of Coenzyme Q10 Supplementation on Inflammation-Related Biomarkers: A GRADE-Assessed Systematic Review and Updated Meta-Analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials. Molecular nutrition & food research, 67(13), e2200800. https://doi.org/10.1002/mnfr.202200800

    • Houston M. C. (2010). Nutrition and nutraceutical supplements in the treatment of hypertension. Expert review of cardiovascular therapy, 8(6), 821–833. https://doi.org/10.1586/erc.10.63

    • Judy W. V. (2021). The Instability of the Lipid-Soluble Antioxidant Ubiquinol: Part 1-Lab Studies. Integrative medicine (Encinitas, Calif.), 20(4), 24–28.

    • Judy W. V. (2021). The Instability of the Lipid-Soluble Antioxidant Ubiquinol: Part 2-Dog Studies. Integrative medicine (Encinitas, Calif.), 20(5), 26–30.

    • Judy W. V. (2021). The Instability of the Lipid-Soluble Antioxidant Ubiquinol: Part 3-Misleading Marketing Claims. Integrative medicine (Encinitas, Calif.), 20(6), 24–28.

    • Langsjoen, P. H., & Langsjoen, A. M. (2014). Comparison study of plasma coenzyme Q10 levels in healthy subjects supplemented with ubiquinol versus ubiquinone. Clinical pharmacology in drug development, 3(1), 13–17. https://doi.org/10.1002/cpdd.73

    • Liu, Z. X., & Artmann, C. (2009). Relative bioavailability comparison of different coenzyme Q10 formulations with a novel delivery system. Alternative therapies in health and medicine, 15(2), 42–46.

    • López-Lluch, G., Del Pozo-Cruz, J., Sánchez-Cuesta, A., Cortés-Rodríguez, A. B., & Navas, P. (2019). Bioavailability of coenzyme Q10 supplements depends on carrier lipids and solubilization. Nutrition (Burbank, Los Angeles County, Calif.), 57, 133–140. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.nut.2018.05.020

    • Lulli, M., Witort, E., Papucci, L., Torre, E., Schiavone, N., Dal Monte, M., & Capaccioli, S. (2012). Coenzyme Q10 protects retinal cells from apoptosis induced by radiation in vitro and in vivo. Journal of radiation research, 53(5), 695–703. https://doi.org/10.1093/jrr/rrs025

    • Mantle, D., Turton, N., & Hargreaves, I. P. (2022). Depletion and Supplementation of Coenzyme Q10 in Secondary Deficiency Disorders. Frontiers in bioscience (Landmark edition), 27(12), 322. https://doi.org/10.31083/j.fbl2712322

    • Pravst, I., Zmitek, K., & Zmitek, J. (2010). Coenzyme Q10 contents in foods and fortification strategies. Critical reviews in food science and nutrition, 50(4), 269–280. https://doi.org/10.1080/10408390902773037

    • Pravst, I., Rodríguez Aguilera, J. C., Cortes Rodriguez, A. B., Jazbar, J., Locatelli, I., Hristov, H., & Žmitek, K. (2020). Comparative Bioavailability of Different Coenzyme Q10 Formulations in Healthy Elderly Individuals. Nutrients, 12(3), 784. https://doi.org/10.3390/nu12030784

    • Rauchová H. (2021). Coenzyme Q10 effects in neurological diseases. Physiological research, 70(Suppl4), S683–S714. https://doi.org/10.33549/physiolres.934712

    • Sarmiento, A., Diaz-Castro, J., Pulido-Moran, M., Kajarabille, N., Guisado, R., & Ochoa, J. J. (2016). Coenzyme Q10 Supplementation and Exercise in Healthy Humans: A Systematic Review. Current drug metabolism, 17(4), 345–358. https://doi.org/10.2174/1389200216666151103115654

    • Sazali, S., Badrin, S., Norhayati, M. N., & Idris, N. S. (2021). Coenzyme Q10 supplementation for prophylaxis in adult patients with migraine-a meta-analysis. BMJ open, 11(1), e039358. https://doi.org/10.1136/bmjopen-2020-039358

    • Sood, B., & Keenaghan, M. (2022). Coenzyme Q10. In StatPearls. StatPearls Publishing.

    • Testai, L., Martelli, A., Flori, L., Cicero, A. F. G., & Colletti, A. (2021). Coenzyme Q10: Clinical Applications beyond Cardiovascular Diseases. Nutrients, 13(5), 1697. https://doi.org/10.3390/nu13051697

    • Vitetta, L., Leong, A., Zhou, J., Dal Forno, S., Hall, S., & Rutolo, D. (2018). The Plasma Bioavailability of Coenzyme Q10 Absorbed from the Gut and the Oral Mucosa. Journal of functional biomaterials, 9(4), 73. https://doi.org/10.3390/jfb9040073

    • Zhang, Y., , Liu, J., , Chen, X. Q., , & Oliver Chen, C. Y., (2018). Ubiquinol is superior to ubiquinone to enhance Coenzyme Q10 status in older men. Food & function, 9(11), 5653–5659. https://doi.org/10.1039/c8fo00971f

  • Cold Water Therapy 101

    • Mooventhan, A., & Nivethitha, L. (2014). Scientific evidence-based effects of hydrotherapy on various systems of the body. North American journal of medical sciences, 6(5), 199–209. https://doi.org/10.4103/1947-2714.132935 

  • Collagen

    • Choi, F. D., Sung, C. T., Juhasz, M. L., & Mesinkovsk, N. A. (2019). Oral Collagen Supplementation: A Systematic Review of Dermatological Applications. Journal of drugs in dermatology : JDD, 18(1), 9–16.

    • Frasca, G., Cardile, V., Puglia, C., Bonina, C., & Bonina, F. (2012). Gelatin tannate reduces the proinflammatory effects of lipopolysaccharide in human intestinal epithelial cells. Clinical and experimental gastroenterology, 5, 61–67. https://doi.org/10.2147/CEG.S28792

    • Samonina, G., Lyapina, L., Kopylova, G., Pastorova, V., V, Bakaeva, Z., Jeliaznik, N., Zuykova, S., & Ashmarin, I., I (2000). Protection of gastric mucosal integrity by gelatin and simple proline-containing peptides. Pathophysiology : the official journal of the International Society for Pathophysiology, 7(1), 69–73. https://doi.org/10.1016/s0928-4680(00)00045-6

    • Moskowitz R. W. (2000). Role of collagen hydrolysate in bone and joint disease. Seminars in arthritis and rheumatism, 30(2), 87–99. https://doi.org/10.1053/sarh.2000.9622

    • Organic Consumers. The True Content and Faces Behind America’s Best-Selling Collagen. Retrieved from https://www.organicconsumers.org/sites/default/files/collagen_white_paper.pdf 

  • Common Food Additives

  • Cómo Interpretar una Etiqueta Nutricional

    • see How to Read a Food Label

  • Cómo Optimizar El Sueño

    • see How to Optimize Sleep

  • Como Construir un Licuado

    • see How to Build a Smoothie

  • Como Construir una Ensalada en Frasco

    • see How to Build a Jar Salad

  • Complementary Medicine

  • Constipation

  • Crohn’s Disease

    • Abraham, C. & Cho, J. H. 2009. Inflammatory Bowel Disease. New England Journal of Medicine, 361 2066 2078.

    • Aghdassi, E., Wendland , B. E., Steinhart, A. H., Wolman, S. L., Jeejeebhoy , K. & Allard, J. P. 2003. Antioxidant Vitamin Supplementation in Crohn's Disease Decreases Oxidative Stress: A Randomized Controlled Trial. Am J Gastroenterol 98 348 353.

    • Albenberg , L. G., Lewis, J. D. & Wu, G. D. 2012. Food and the gut microbiota in inflammatory bowel diseases: a critical connection. Curr Opin Gastroenterol 28 314 20. PMID 22573192

    • Alhagamhmad , M., Day, A., Lemberg , D. & Leach, S. An update of the role of nutritional therapy in the management of Crohn’s disease. Journal of Gastroenterology 1 11.

    • Amre , D. K., D'souza , S., Morgan, K., Seidman , G., Lambrette , P., Grimard, G., Israel, D., Mack, D., Ghadirian , P., Deslandres , C., Chotard , V., Budai , B., Law, L., Levy, E. & Seidman , E. G. 2007. Imbalances in dietary consumption of fatty acids, vegetables, and fruits are associated with risk for Crohn's disease in children. Am J Gastroenterol 102 2016 25. PMID 17617201

    • Andersen, V., Olsen, A., Carbonnel , F., Tjønneland , A. & Vogel, U. 2012. Diet and risk of inflammatory bowel disease. Digestive and Liver Disease, 44 185 194.

    • Asakura , H., Suzuki, K., Kitahora , T. & Morizane , T. 2008. Is there a link between food and intestinal microbes and the occurrence of Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis? J Gastroenterol Hepatol 23 1794 801. PMID 19120872

    • Baert , F., Moortgat , L., Van Assche , G., Caenepeel , P., Vergauwe , P., De Vos , M., Stokkers , P., Hommes , D., Rutgeerts , P., Vermeire , S. & D'haens, G. 2010. Mucosal Healing Predicts Sustained Clinical Remission in Patients With Early Stage Crohn's Disease. Gastroenterology, 138 463 468.

    • Belluzzi , A., Brignola , C., Campieri , M., Pera , A., Boschi , S. & Miglioli , M. 1996. Effect of an Enteric Coated Fish Oil Preparation on Relapses in Crohn's Disease. New England Journal of Medicine, 334 1557 1560.

    • Benjamin, J., Makharia , G., Ahuja , V., Anand Rajan , K. D., Kalaivani , M., Gupta, S. D. & Joshi, Y. K. 2012. Glutamine and whey protein improve intestinal permeability and morphology in patients with Crohn's disease: a randomized controlled trial. Dig Dis Sci 57 100012. PMID 22038507

    • Benjamin, J. L., Hedin, C. R. H., Koutsoumpas , A., Ng, S. C., Mccarthy , N. E., Hart, A. L., Kamm , M. A., Sanderson, J. D., Knight, S. C., Forbes, A., Stagg, A. J., Whelan, K. & Lindsay, J. O. 2011. Randomised, double blind, placebo controlled trial of fructooligosaccharides in active Crohn's disease. Gut, 60 923 929.

    • Bentz , S., Hausmann , M., Piberger , H., Kellermeier , S., Paul, S., Held, L., Falk, W., Obermeier , F., Fried, M., Scholmerich , J. & Rogler , G. 2010. Clinical relevance of IgG antibodies against food antigens in Crohn's disease: a double blind cross over diet intervention study. Digestion, 81 252 64. PMID 20130407

    • Cabre , E., Manosa , M. & Gassull , M. A. 2012. Omega 3 fatty acids and inflammatory bowel diseases a systematic review. Br J Nutr 107 Suppl 2 S240 52. PMID 22591898Chiba, M., Abe, T., Tsuda , H., Sugawara, T., Tsuda , S., Tozawa , H., Fujiwara, K. & Imai, H. 2010. Lifestyle related disease in Crohn's disease: relapse prevention by a semi vegetarian diet. World J Gastroenterol 16 2484 95. PMID 20503448

    • Den Hond , E., Hiele , M., Peeters , M., Ghoos , Y. & Rutgeerts , P. 1999. Effect of long term oral glutamine supplements on small intestinal permeability in patients with Crohn's disease. JPEN J Parenter Enteral Nutr 23 7 11. PMID 9888411

    • El Tawil , A. M. 2012. Zinc supplementation tightens leaky gut in Crohn's disease. Inflammatory Bowel Diseases, 18 E399 E399.

    • Filippi , J., Al Jaouni , R., Wiroth , J. B., Hebuterne , X. & Schneider, S. M. 2006. Nutritional deficiencies in patients with Crohn's disease in remission. Inflamm Bowel Dis 12 185 91. PMID 16534419

    • Garcia Vilela , E., De Lourdes De Abreu Ferrari, M., Oswaldo Da Gama Torres, H., Guerra Pinto, A., Carolina Carneiro Aguirre, A., Paiva Martins, F., Marcos Andrade Goulart , E. & Sales Da Cunha, A. 2008. Influence of Saccharomyces boulardii on the intestinal permeability of patients with Crohn's disease in remission. Scand J Gastroenterol 43 842 8. PMID 18584523

    • Gerhardt, H., Seifert, F., Buvari , P., Vogelsang , H. & Repges , R. 2001. Therapy of active Crohn disease with Boswellia serrata extract H 15. Z Gastroenterol 39 11 7. PMID 11215357

    • Gilat , T., Hacohen , D., Lilos , P. & Langman , M. J. S. 1987. Childhood Factors in Ulcerative Colitis and Crohn's Disease: An International Cooperative Study. Scandinavian Journal of Gastroenterology, 22 1009 1024.

    • Hafer , A., Kramer, S., Duncker , S., Kruger, M., Manns , M. P. & Bischoff, S. C. 2007. Effect of oral lactulose on clinical and immunohistochemical parameters in patients with inflammatory bowel disease: a pilot study. BMC Gastroenterol 7 36. PMID 17784949

    • Hildebrand, H., Malmborg , P., Askling , J., Ekbom , A. & Montgomery, S. 2008. Early life exposures associated with antibiotic use and risk of subsequent Crohn's disease. Scandinavian Journal of Gastroenterology, 43 961 966.

    • Holt, P., Katz, S. & Kirshoff , R. 2005. Curcumin Therapy in Inflammatory Bowel Disease: A Pilot Study. Digestive Diseases and Sciences, 50 2191 2193.

    • Hou, J. K., Abraham, B. & El Serag , H. 2011. Dietary intake and risk of developing inflammatory bowel disease: a systematic review of the literature. Am J Gastroenterol 106 563 73. PMID 21468064

    • Hovde , O. & Moum , B. A. 2012. Epidemiology and clinical course of Crohn's disease: results from observational studies. World J Gastroenterol 18 1723 31. PMID 22553396

    • Johnson, G. J., Cosnes , J. & Mansfield, J. C. 2005. Review article: smoking cessation as primary therapy to modify the course of Crohn's disease. Alimentary Pharmacology & Therapeutics, 21 921 931.

    • Joossens , S., Suenaert , P., Noman , M., Vermeire , S. & Rutgeerts , P. 2005. Saccharomyces boulardii in Crohn's disease: Effect on anti Saccharomyces cerevisiae antibodies and intestinal permeability. Inflammatory Bowel Diseases, 11 863 864.

    • Jørgensen , S. P., Agnholt , J., Glerup , H., Lyhne , S., Villadsen , G. E., Hvas, C. L., Bartels, L. E., Kelsen , J., Christensen, L. A. & Dahlerup , J. F. 2010. Clinical trial: vitamin D3 treatment in Crohn’s disease a randomized double blind placebo controlled study. Alimentary Pharmacology & Therapeutics, 32 377 383.

    • Joseph, A. J., George, B., Pulimood , A. B., Seshadri , M. S. & Chacko , A. 2009. 25 (OH) vitamin D level in Crohn's disease: association with sun exposure & disease activity. Indian J Med Res, 130 133 7. PMID 19797809

    • Klement , E., Cohen, R. V., Boxman , J., Joseph, A. & Reif , S. 2004. Breastfeeding and risk of inflammatory bowel disease: a systematic review with meta analysis. The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, 80 1342 1352.

    • Krebs, S., Omer, T. N. & Omer, B. 2010. Wormwood (Artemisia absinthium ) suppresses tumour necrosis factor alpha and accelerates healing in patients with Crohn’s disease A controlled clinical trial. Phytomedicine, 17 305 309.

    • Lees, C. W. & Satsangi , J. 2009. Genetics of inflammatory bowel disease: implications for disease pathogenesis and natural history. Expert Review of Gastroenterology & Hepatology 3 513 34. PMID 873532803; 19817673

    • Levine, J. S. & Burakoff , R. 2011. Extraintestinal manifestations of inflammatory bowel disease. Gastroenterol Hepatol (N 7 235 41. PMID 21857821

    • Lev Tzion , R., Griffiths, A. M., Leder , O., & Turner, D. (2014). Omega 3 fatty acids (fish oil) for maintenance of remission in Crohn's disease. Cochrane Database Syst Rev (2), CD006320. doi:10.1002/14651858.CD006320.pub4

    • Lomer , M. C., Harvey, R. S., Evans, S. M., Thompson, R. P. & Powell, J. J. 2001. Efficacy and tolerability of a low microparticle diet in a double blind, randomized, pilot study in Crohn's disease. Eur J Gastroenterol Hepatol 13 101 6. PMID 11246607

    • Nanau , R. M. & Neuman , M. G. 2012. Metabolome and inflammasome in inflammatory bowel disease. Translational Research, 160 128.

    • Narula, N., Cooray, M., Anglin, R., Muqtadir , Z., Narula, A., & Marshall, J. K. (2017). Impact of High Dose Vitamin D3 Supplementation in Patients with Crohn’s Disease in Remission: A Pilot Randomized Double Blind Controlled Study. Digestive Diseases and Sciences, 62 (2), 448 455. doi:10.1007/s10620 016 4396 7

    • Omer, B., Krebs, S., Omer, H. & Noor , T. O. 2007. Steroid sparing effect of wormwood (Artemisia absinthium ) in Crohn's disease: A double blind placebo controlled study. Phytomedicine, 14 87 95.

    • Raftery, T., Martineau, A. R., Greiller , C. L., Ghosh, S., McNamara, D., Bennett, K., . . . O’Sullivan, M. (2015). Effects of vitamin D supplementation on intestinal permeability, cathelicidin and disease markers in Crohn’s disease: Results from a randomised double blind placebo controlled study. United European Gastroenterology Journal, 3 (3), 294 302. doi:10.1177/2050640615572176

    • Rajendran, N. & Kumar, D. 2011. Food specific IgG4 guided exclusion diets improve symptoms in Crohn's disease: a pilot study. Colorectal Dis 13 1009 13. PMID 20626437

    • Ramzan , N. N., Leighton, J. L., Heigh , R. I., Moriarty, C. & Cangemi , J. R. 2001. Efficacy of N acetylcysteine in Crohn's disease An open label pilot study. Gastroenterology, 120 A280.

    • Sadeghian , M., Saneei , P., Siassi , F., & Esmaillzadeh , A. (2016). Vitamin D status in relation to Crohn's disease: Meta analysis of observational studies. Nutrition, 32 (5), 505 514. doi:https://doi.org/10.1016/j.nut.2015.11.008

    • Sipponen , T., Bjorkesten , C. G., Farkkila , M., Nuutinen , H., Savilahti , E. & Kolho , K. L. 2010. Faecal calprotectin and lactoferrin are reliable surrogate markers of endoscopic response during Crohn's disease treatment. Scand J Gastroenterol 45 325 31. PMID 20034360

    • Soon, I. S., Molodecky , N. A., Rabi, D. M., Ghali , W. A., Barkema , H. W. & Kaplan, G. G. 2012. The relationship between urban environment and the inflammatory bowel diseases: a systematic review and meta analysis. BMC Gastroenterol 12 51. PMID 22624994

    • Weinstock , L. B., Bosworth, B. P., Scherl , E. J., Li, E., Iroku , U., Munsell , M. A., Mullen, G. E. & Walters, A. S. 2010. Crohn's disease is associated with restless legs syndrome. Inflammatory Bowel Diseases, 16 275 279

  • Cycle Syncing

  • Daily 3 Meal Blueprint

  • Daily 3 Meal Blueprint for Kids

  • Dehydration

  • Desequilibrio del Azúcar en la Sangre

    • see Blood Sugar Imbalance

  • Detox 101

    • Jones, D. S., Bland, J. S., & Quinn, S. (2010). Textbook of Functional Medicine. Institute for Functional Medicine.

    • Hodges, R. E., & Minich, D. M. (2015). Modulation of Metabolic Detoxification Pathways Using Foods and Food-Derived Components: A Scientific Review with Clinical Application. Journal of nutrition and metabolism, 2015, 760689. https://doi.org/10.1155/2015/760689

    • U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. Office of Dietary Supplements. NIH Office of Dietary Supplements. Retrieved from https://ods.od.nih.gov/factsheets/list-all/

  • Detox Pathways

  • Detoxification Support

    • Walter J. Crinnion, & Joseph E. Pizzorno. (2018). Clinical Environmental Medicine: Identification and Natural Treatment of Diseases Caused by Common Pollutants. Elsevier.

    • IFM Detox Food Plan. Institute of Functional Medicine. https://www.ifm.org/news-insights/detox-food-plan/

    • Jones, D. S., Bland, J. S., & Quinn, S. (2010). Textbook of Functional Medicine. Institute for Functional Medicine.

    • Gaby, A. R. (2017). Nutritional Medicine (2nd ed.). Fritz Perlberg Publishing.

  • Die-off Reactions

  • Digestion (NTA Foundation)

    • NTA Student Guide. (2019). Nutritional Therapy Association.

    • Jones, D. S., Bland, J. S., & Quinn, S. (2010). Textbook of Functional Medicine. Institute for Functional Medicine.

  • Digestion Pathway

  • Digestive Enzymes

    • Jones, D. S., Bland, J. S., & Quinn, S. (2010). Textbook of Functional Medicine. Institute for Functional Medicine.

    • Gaby, A. R. (2017). Nutritional Medicine (2nd ed.). Fritz Perlberg Publishing.

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  • Digestive Health Self-Assessment

    • Jones, D. S., Bland, J. S., & Quinn, S. (2010). Textbook of Functional Medicine. Institute for Functional Medicine.

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  • Dirty Dozen

    • Environmental Working Group. Dirty Dozen. EWG's 2021 Shopper's Guide to Pesticides in Produce. Retrieved from https://www.ewg.org/foodnews/dirty-dozen.php

  • Disordered Eating Self-Assessment

  • Doctrine of Signatures

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    • Rokot, N. T., Kairupan, T. S., Cheng, K. C., Runtuwene, J., Kapantow, N. H., Amitani, M., Morinaga, A., Amitani, H., Asakawa, A., & Inui, A. (2016). A Role of Ginseng and Its Constituents in the Treatment of Central Nervous System Disorders. Evidence-based complementary and alternative medicine : eCAM, 2016, 2614742. https://doi.org/10.1155/2016/2614742

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  • Drug + Nutrient Guide

  • Dry Brushing 101

  • Dysbiosis

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    • Gaby, A. R. (2017). Nutritional Medicine (2nd ed.). Fritz Perlberg Publishing.

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    • Jones, D. S., Bland, J. S., & Quinn, S. (2010). Textbook of Functional Medicine. Institute for Functional Medicine.

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  • Eating at Restaurants

    • Author’s original concepts

  • Eating On-The-Go

    • Author’s original concepts

  • EFT Tapping

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  • Electrolyte Drinks

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  • Elimination Diet Guide

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  • EMF Exposure

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    • Drzewiecka, E. M., Kozlowska, W., Zmijewska, A., Wydorski, P. J., & Franczak, A. (2021). Electromagnetic Field (EMF) Radiation Alters Estrogen Release from the Pig Myometrium during the Peri-Implantation Period. International journal of molecular sciences, 22(6), 2920. https://doi.org/10.3390/ijms22062920

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  • Energy Support

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    • Incollingo Rodriguez, A. C., Epel, E. S., White, M. L., Standen, E. C., Seckl, J. R., & Tomiyama, A. J. (2015). Hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal axis dysregulation and cortisol activity in obesity: A systematic review. Psychoneuroendocrinology, 62, 301–318. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.psyneuen.2015.08.014

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  • Endocrine Disruptors

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  • Endometriosis 101

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    • Amini, L., Chekini, R., Nateghi, M. R., Haghani, H., Jamialahmadi, T., Sathyapalan, T., & Sahebkar, A. (2021). The effect of combined vitamin C and vitamin E supplementation on oxidative stress markers in women with endometriosis: A randomized, triple-blind placebo-controlled clinical trial. Pain Research & Management, 2021, 5529741. doi:10.1155/2021/5529741

    • Armour, M., Sinclair, J., Chalmers, K. J., & Smith, C. A. (2019). Self-management strategies amongst Australian women with endometriosis: a national online survey. BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine, 19(1). https://doi-org.uws.idm.oclc.org/10.1186/s12906-019-2431-x

    • Borghini, R., Porpora, M. G., Casale, R., Marino, M., Palmieri, E., Greco, N., Donato, G., & Picarelli, A. (2020). Irritable Bowel Syndrome-Like Disorders in Endometriosis: Prevalence of Nickel Sensitivity and Effects of a Low-Nickel Diet. An Open-Label Pilot Study. Nutrients, 12(2). https://doi-org.uws.idm.oclc.org/10.3390/nu12020341

    • Capezzuoli, T., Vannuccini, S., Mautone, D., Sorbi, F., Chen, H., Reis, F. M., Ceccaroni, M., & Petraglia, F. (2021). Long-term hormonal treatment reduces repetitive surgery for endometriosis recurrence. Reproductive BioMedicine Online, 42(2), 451–456

    • Chiaffarino, F., Cipriani, S., Ricci, E., Mauri, P. A., Esposito, G., Barretta, M., Vercellini, P., & Parazzini, F. (2021). Endometriosis and irritable bowel syndrome: a systematic review and meta-analysis. Archives of Gynecology and Obstetrics, 303(1), 17–25. https://doi-org.uws.idm.oclc.org/10.1007/s00404-020-05797-8

    • Conforti, A., Carbone, L., Simeon, V., Chiodini, P., Marrone, V., Bagnulo, F., Cariati, F., Strina, I., & Alviggi, C. (2021). Unraveling the link between phthalate exposure and endometriosis in humans: a systematic review and meta-analysis of the literature. Journal of Assisted Reproduction & Genetics, 38(10), 2543–2557. https://doi-org.uws.idm.oclc.org/10.1007/s10815-021-02265-3

    • De Graaff, AA; T.M. D'Hooghe, G.A.J. Dunselman, C.D. Dirksen, L. Hummelshoj, WERF EndoCost Consortium, S. Simoens The significant effect of endometriosis on physical, mental and social wellbeing: results from an international cross-sectional survey Hum. Reprod., 28 (2013), pp. 2677-2685

    • Facchin, F., Buggio, L., Dridi, D., Barbara, G., & Vercellini, P. (2021). The Subjective Experience of Dyspareunia in Women with Endometriosis: A Systematic Review with Narrative Synthesis of Qualitative Research. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, 18(22). https://doi-org.uws.idm.oclc.org/10.3390/ijerph182212112

    • Geller, S., Levy, S., Ashkeloni, S., Roeh, B., Sbiet, E., & Avitsur, R. (2021). Predictors of Psychological Distress in Women with Endometriosis: The Role of Multimorbidity, Body Image, and Self-Criticism. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, 18(7). https://doi-org.uws.idm.oclc.org/10.3390/ijerph18073453

    • Harris, H. R., Chavarro, J. E., Malspeis, S., Willett, W. C., & Missmer, S. A. (2013). Dairy-food, calcium, magnesium, and vitamin D intake and endometriosis: a prospective cohort study. American Journal of Epidemiology, 177(5), 420–430. https://doi-org.uws.idm.oclc.org/10.1093/aje/kws247

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    • Kim, M.-G., Min, Y.-S., & Ahn, Y.-S. (2021). Does Exposure of Lead and Cadmium Affect the Endometriosis? International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, 18(17). https://doi-org.uws.idm.oclc.org/10.3390/ijerph18179077

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    • Leenen, S., Hermens, M., de Vos van Steenwijk, P. J., Bekkers, R. L. M., & van Esch, E. M. G. (2021). Immunologic factors involved in the malignant transformation of endometriosis to endometriosis-associated ovarian carcinoma. Cancer Immunology, Immunotherapy: CII, 70(7), 1821–1829. https://doi-org.uws.idm.oclc.org/10.1007/s00262-020-02831-1

    • Lu, Z., & Gao, Y. (2021). Screening differentially expressed genes between endometriosis and ovarian cancer to find new biomarkers for endometriosis. Annals of Medicine, 53(1), 1377–1389. https://doi-org.uws.idm.oclc.org/10.1080/07853890.2021.1966087

    • Mier-Cabrera, J., Aburto-Soto, T., Burrola-Méndez, S., Jiménez-Zamudio, L., Tolentino, M. C., Casanueva, E., & Hernández-Guerrero, C. (2009). Women with endometriosis improved their peripheral antioxidant markers after the application of a high antioxidant diet. Reproductive Biology & Endocrinology, 7, 1–11. https://doi-org.uws.idm.oclc.org/10.1186/1477-7827-7-54

    • Moore, J. S., Gibson, P. R., Perry, R. E., & Burgell, R. E. (2017). Endometriosis in Patients With Irritable Bowel Syndrome: Specific Symptomatic and Demographic Profile, and Response to the Low FODMAP Diet. Obstetrical & Gynecological Survey, 72(8), 475–477. https://doi-org.uws.idm.oclc.org/10.1097/01.ogx.0000521120.13781.58

    • Niakan, G., Rokhgireh, S., Ebrahimpour, M., & Mehdizadeh Kashi, A. (2021). Comparing the Effect of Dienogest and OCPS on Pain and Quality of Life in Women with Endometriosis: A Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled Trial. Archives of Iranian Medicine, 24(9), 670–677. https://doi-org.uws.idm.oclc.org/10.34172/aim.2021.96

    • Nirgianakis, K., Egger, K., Kalaitzopoulos, D. R., Lanz, S., Bally, L., & Mueller, M. D. (2022). Effectiveness of Dietary Interventions in the Treatment of Endometriosis: a Systematic Review. Reproductive Sciences, 29(1), 26–42. https://doi-org.uws.idm.oclc.org/10.1007/s43032-020-00418-w

    • Pereira, M. G., Ribeiro, I., Ferreira, H., Osório, F., Nogueira-Silva, C., & Almeida, A. C. (2021). Psychological Morbidity in Endometriosis: A Couple’s Study. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, 18(20). https://doi-org.uws.idm.oclc.org/10.3390/ijerph182010598

    • Polak, G., Banaszewska, B., Filip, M., Radwan, M., & Wdowiak, A. (2021). Environmental Factors and Endometriosis. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, 18(21). https://doi-org.uws.idm.oclc.org/10.3390/ijerph182111025

    • Prosperi Porta, R., Sangiuliano, C., Cavalli, A., Hirose Marques Pereira, L. C., Masciullo, L., Piacenti, I., Scaramuzzino, S., Viscardi, M. F., & Porpora, M. G. (2021). Effects of Breastfeeding on Endometriosis-Related Pain: A Prospective Observational Study. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, 18(20). https://doi-org.uws.idm.oclc.org/10.3390/ijerph182010602

    • Robert, C. A., Caraballo-Rivera, E. J., Isola, S., Oraka, K., Akter, S., Verma, S., & Patel, R. S. (2020). Demographics and Hospital Outcomes in American Women With Endometriosis and Psychiatric Comorbidities. Cureus, 12(8), e9935. https://doi-org.uws.idm.oclc.org/10.7759/cureus.9935

    • Sanders, S. A., Graham, C. A., Bass, J. L., & Bancroft, J. (2001). A prospective study of the effects of oral contraceptives on sexuality and well-being and their relationship to discontinuation. Contraception, 64(1), 51–58. https://doi-org.uws.idm.oclc.org/10.1016/s0010-7824(01)00218-9

    • Signorile, P. G., Viceconte, R., & Baldi, A. (2018). Novel dietary supplement association reduces symptoms in endometriosis patients. Journal of Cellular Physiology, 233(8), 5920–5925. https://doi-org.uws.idm.oclc.org/10.1002/jcp.26401

    • Sun, S., Zhang, H., Zhong, P., & Xu, Z. (2021). The Effect of Letrozole Combined with Dydrogesterone for Endometriosis in China: A Meta-Analysis. BioMed Research International, 2021, 9946060. https://doi-org.uws.idm.oclc.org/10.1155/2021/9946060

    • Surrey, E., Carter, C., Soliman, A., Khan, S., DiBenedetti, D., Snabes, M., Carter, C. M., Soliman, A. M., DiBenedetti, D. B., & Snabes, M. C. (2017). Patient-completed or symptom-based screening tools for endometriosis: a scoping review. Archives of Gynecology & Obstetrics, 296(2), 153–165. https://doi-org.uws.idm.oclc.org/10.1007/s00404-017-4406-9

    • Wen, X., Xiong, Y., Qu, X., Jin, L., Zhou, C., Zhang, M., & Zhang, Y. (2019). The risk of endometriosis after exposure to endocrine-disrupting chemicals: a meta-analysis of 30 epidemiology studies. Gynecological Endocrinology, 35(8), 645–650. https://doi-org.uws.idm.oclc.org/10.1080/09513590.2019.1590546

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    • Zhou, W.-J., Yang, H.-L., Shao, J., Mei, J., Chang, K.-K., Zhu, R., & Li, M.-Q. (2019). Anti-inflammatory cytokines in endometriosis. Cellular and Molecular Life Sciences, 76(11), 2111. https://doi-org.uws.idm.oclc.org/10.1007/s00018-019-03056-x

  • Enzimas Digestivas

    • see Digestive Enzymes

  • Essentials for Healing

    • author’s original concept

  • Estrogen Balance

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    • U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. Office of Dietary Supplements. NIH Office of Dietary Supplements. Retrieved from https://ods.od.nih.gov/factsheets/list-all/

    • Jones, D. S., Bland, J. S., & Quinn, S. (2010). Textbook of Functional Medicine. Institute for Functional Medicine.

    • Gaby, A. R. (2017). Nutritional Medicine (2nd ed.). Fritz Perlberg Publishing.

  • Estrogen Metabolism

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    • Jones, D. S., Bland, J. S., & Quinn, S. (2010). Textbook of Functional Medicine. Institute for Functional Medicine.Gaby, A. R. (2017). Nutritional Medicine (2nd ed.). Fritz Perlberg Publishing.

  • Fall Seasonal Eating Bingo

    • Haas, E. M; Levin, B. (2006). Staying Healthy with Nutrition: The Complete Guide to Diet and Nutritional Medicine. Celestial Arts.

  • Fast Metabolic Type

  • Fat + Oil Guide

  • Fatty Acid Balance (NTA Foundation)

    • NTA Student Guide. (2019). Nutritional Therapy Association.

    • Jones, D. S., Bland, J. S., & Quinn, S. (2010). Textbook of Functional Medicine. Institute for Functional Medicine.

  • Fatty Acid Status Self-Assessment

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    • Jeppesen PB, Hoy CE, Mortensen PB. Essential fatty acid deficiency in patients receiving home parenteral nutrition. Am J Clin Nutr. 1998; 68(1):126–133.

    • Holman RT, Johnson SB, Hatch TF. A case of human linolenic acid deficiency involving neurological abnormalities. Am J Clin Nutr. 1982; 35(3):617–623.Mogensen, K. M. (2017). Essential Fatty Acid Deficiency. NUTRITION ISSUES IN GASTROENTEROLOGY. Retrieved from https://med.virginia.edu/ginutrition/wp-content/uploads/sites/199/2014/06/Parrish-June-17.pdf

    • Essential fatty acid deficiency. Essential Fatty Acid Deficiency - an overview | ScienceDirect Topics. (n.d.). Retrieved March 14, 2022, from https://www.sciencedirect.com/topics/medicine-and-dentistry/essential-fatty-acid-deficiency

    • Pilkington, S. M., Watson, R. E., Nicolaou, A., & Rhodes, L. E. (2011). Omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids: photoprotective macronutrients. Experimental dermatology, 20(7), 537–543. https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1600-0625.2011.01294.x

    • Rhodes, L. E., Shahbakhti, H., Azurdia, R. M., Moison, R. M., Steenwinkel, M. J., Homburg, M. I., Dean, M. P., McArdle, F., Beijersbergen van Henegouwen, G. M., Epe, B., & Vink, A. A. (2003). Effect of eicosapentaenoic acid, an omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acid, on UVR-related cancer risk in humans. An assessment of early genotoxic markers. Carcinogenesis, 24(5), 919–925. https://doi.org/10.1093/carcin/bgg038

    • Callaway, J., Schwab, U., Harvima, I., Halonen, P., Mykkänen, O., Hyvönen, P., & Järvinen, T. (2005). Efficacy of dietary hempseed oil in patients with atopic dermatitis. The Journal of dermatological treatment, 16(2), 87–94. https://doi.org/10.1080/09546630510035832

    • Neukam, K., De Spirt, S., Stahl, W., Bejot, M., Maurette, J. M., Tronnier, H., & Heinrich, U. (2011). Supplementation of flaxseed oil diminishes skin sensitivity and improves skin barrier function and condition. Skin pharmacology and physiology, 24(2), 67–74. https://doi.org/10.1159/000321442

    • Kawamura, A., Ooyama, K., Kojima, K., Kachi, H., Abe, T., Amano, K., & Aoyama, T. (2011). Dietary supplementation of gamma-linolenic acid improves skin parameters in subjects with dry skin and mild atopic dermatitis. Journal of oleo science, 60(12), 597–607. https://doi.org/10.5650/jos.60.597

    • Canhada, S., Castro, K., Perry, I. S., & Luft, V. C. (2018). Omega-3 fatty acids' supplementation in Alzheimer's disease: A systematic review. Nutritional neuroscience, 21(8), 529–538. https://doi.org/10.1080/1028415X.2017.1321813

    • Balanzá-Martínez, V., Fries, G. R., Colpo, G. D., Silveira, P. P., Portella, A. K., Tabarés-Seisdedos, R., & Kapczinski, F. (2011). Therapeutic use of omega-3 fatty acids in bipolar disorder. Expert review of neurotherapeutics, 11(7), 1029–1047. https://doi.org/10.1586/ern.11.42

    • Liao, Y., Xie, B., Zhang, H., He, Q., Guo, L., Subramanieapillai, M., Fan, B., Lu, C., & McIntyre, R. S. (2019). Efficacy of omega-3 PUFAs in depression: A meta-analysis. Translational psychiatry, 9(1), 190. https://doi.org/10.1038/s41398-019-0515-5Bae, J. H., & Kim, G. (2018). Systematic review and meta-analysis of omega-3-fatty acids in elderly patients with depression. Nutrition research (New York, N.Y.), 50, 1–9. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.nutres.2017.10.013

    • Lafourcade, M., Larrieu, T., Mato, S., Duffaud, A., Sepers, M., Matias, I., De Smedt-Peyrusse, V., Labrousse, V. F., Bretillon, L., Matute, C., Rodríguez-Puertas, R., Layé, S., & Manzoni, O. J. (2011). Nutritional omega-3 deficiency abolishes endocannabinoid-mediated neuronal functions. Nature neuroscience, 14(3), 345–350. https://doi.org/10.1038/nn.2736

    • Bhargava, R., Kumar, P., Kumar, M., Mehra, N., & Mishra, A. (2013). A randomized controlled trial of omega-3 fatty acids in dry eye syndrome. International journal of ophthalmology, 6(6), 811–816. https://doi.org/10.3980/j.issn.2222-3959.2013.06.13

    • Dry Eye Assessment and Management Study Research Group, Asbell, P. A., Maguire, M. G., Pistilli, M., Ying, G. S., Szczotka-Flynn, L. B., Hardten, D. R., Lin, M. C., & Shtein, R. M. (2018). n-3 Fatty Acid Supplementation for the Treatment of Dry Eye Disease. The New England journal of medicine, 378(18), 1681–1690. https://doi.org/10.1056/NEJMoa1709691

    • Kangari, H., Eftekhari, M. H., Sardari, S., Hashemi, H., Salamzadeh, J., Ghassemi-Broumand, M., & Khabazkhoob, M. (2013). Short-term consumption of oral omega-3 and dry eye syndrome. Ophthalmology, 120(11), 2191–2196. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ophtha.2013.04.006

    • Le Floc'h, C., Cheniti, A., Connétable, S., Piccardi, N., Vincenzi, C., & Tosti, A. (2015). Effect of a nutritional supplement on hair loss in women. Journal of cosmetic dermatology, 14(1), 76–82. https://doi.org/10.1111/jocd.12127

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  • Feed Your Microbiome

    • Haas, E. M; Levin, B. (2006). Staying Healthy with Nutrition: The Complete Guide to Diet and Nutritional Medicine. Celestial Arts.

    • Davani-Davari, D., et al (2019). Prebiotics: Definition, Types, Sources, Mechanisms, and Clinical Applications. Foods (Basel, Switzerland), 8(3), 92. https://doi.org/10.3390/foods8030092 

  • Female Fertility

    • Jones, D. S., Bland, J. S., & Quinn, S. (2010). Textbook of Functional Medicine. Institute for Functional Medicine.

    • Gaby, A. R. (2017). Nutritional Medicine (2nd ed.). Fritz Perlberg Publishing.

    • Vitti, A. Food and Supplements for Optimal Fertility. Flo Living. Retrieved from https://www.floliving.com/boost-fertility/.

    • U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. Office of Dietary Supplements. NIH Office of Dietary Supplements. Retrieved from https://ods.od.nih.gov/factsheets/list-all/

  • Fermented Foods

    • Haas, E. M; Levin, B. (2006). Staying Healthy with Nutrition: The Complete Guide to Diet and Nutritional Medicine. Celestial Arts.

    • Dimidi, E., Cox, S. R., Rossi, M., & Whelan, K. (2019). Fermented Foods: Definitions and Characteristics, Impact on the Gut Microbiota and Effects on Gastrointestinal Health and Disease. Nutrients, 11(8), 1806. https://doi.org/10.3390/nu11081806 

  • Fertility Awareness Methods

  • Follicular Phase Cycle Syncing Guide

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    • Baker, F. C., & Driver, H. S. (2007). Circadian rhythms, sleep, and the menstrual cycle. Sleep medicine, 8(6), 613–622. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.sleep.2006.09.011

    • Escalante Pulido, J. M., & Alpizar Salazar, M. (1999). Changes in insulin sensitivity, secretion, and glucose effectiveness during the menstrual cycle. Archives of medical research, 30(1), 19–22. https://doi.org/10.1016/s0188-0128(98)00008-6

    • D'Eon, T., & Braun, B. (2002). The roles of estrogen and progesterone in regulating carbohydrate and fat utilization at rest and during exercise. Journal of women's health & gender-based medicine, 11(3), 225–237. https://doi.org/10.1089/152460902753668439

  • Food Freedom Guide

    • author’s original concept

  • Food Introductions for Infants

    • Breast Milk Sensitivity. Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services. Retrieved from: https://dhhs.ne.gov/Pages/Breast-Milk-Sensitivity.aspx

    • Caffarelli C, Di Mauro D, Mastrorilli C, Bottau P, Cipriani F, Ricci G. Solid Food Introduction and the Development of Food Allergies. Nutrients. 2018 Nov 17;10(11):1790. doi: 10.3390/nu10111790. PMID: 30453619; PMCID: PMC6266759.

    • de Silva D, Halken S, Singh C, Muraro A, Angier E, Arasi S, Arshad H, Beyer K, Boyle R, du Toit G, Eigenmann P, Grimshaw K, Hoest A, Jones C, Khaleva E, Lack G, Szajewska H, Venter C, Verhasselt V, Roberts G; European Academy of Allergy, Clinical Immunology Food Allergy, Anaphylaxis Guidelines Group. Preventing food allergy in infancy and childhood: Systematic review of randomised controlled trials. Pediatr Allergy Immunol. 2020 Oct;31(7):813-826. doi: 10.1111/pai.13273. Epub 2020 Jun 18. PMID: 32396244.

    • Dai NN, Li XY, Wang S, Wang JJ, Gao YJ, Li ZL. [Timing of food introduction to the infant diet and risk of food allergy: a systematic review and Meta-analysis]. Zhonghua Er Ke Za Zhi. 2021 Jul 2;59(7):563-569. Chinese. doi: 10.3760/cma.j.cn112140-20201130-01064. PMID: 34405638.

    • Du Toit G, Roberts G, Sayre PH, Bahnson HT, Radulovic S, Santos AF, Brough HA, Phippard D, Basting M, Feeney M, Turcanu V, Sever ML, Gomez Lorenzo M, Plaut M, Lack G; LEAP Study Team. Randomized trial of peanut consumption in infants at risk for peanut allergy. N Engl J Med. 2015 Feb 26;372(9):803-13. doi: 10.1056/NEJMoa1414850. Epub 2015 Feb 23. Erratum in: N Engl J Med. 2016 Jul 28;375(4):398. PMID: 25705822; PMCID: PMC4416404.

    • Ferraro V, Zanconato S, Carraro S. Timing of Food Introduction and the Risk of Food Allergy. Nutrients. 2019 May 21;11(5):1131. doi: 10.3390/nu11051131. PMID: 31117223; PMCID: PMC6567868.

    • Methods of Introducing Solids. Solid Starts. Retrieved from: https://solidstarts.com/methods/

    • Obbagy JE, English LK, Psota TL, Nadaud P, Johns K, Wong YP, Terry N, Butte NF, Dewey KG, Fleischer DM, Fox MK, Greer FR, Krebs NF, Scanlon KS, Casavale KO, Spahn JM, Stoody E. Types and Amounts of Complementary Foods and Beverages and Food Allergy, Atopic Dermatitis/Eczema, Asthma, and Allergic Rhinitis: A Systematic Review [Internet]. Alexandria (VA): USDA Nutrition Evidence Systematic Review; 2019 Apr. PMID: 35816599.

    • West C. Introduction of Complementary Foods to Infants. Ann Nutr Metab. 2017;70 Suppl 2:47-54. doi: 10.1159/000457928. Epub 2017 May 19. PMID: 28521316.

    • Williams Erickson L, Taylor RW, Haszard JJ, Fleming EA, Daniels L, Morison BJ, Leong C, Fangupo LJ, Wheeler BJ, Taylor BJ, Te Morenga L, McLean RM, Heath AM. Impact of a Modified Version of Baby-Led Weaning on Infant Food and Nutrient Intakes: The BLISS Randomized Controlled Trial. Nutrients. 2018 Jun 7;10(6):740. doi: 10.3390/nu10060740. PMID: 29880769; PMCID: PMC6024590.

    • Yakaboski E, Robinson LB, Arroyo A, Espinola JA, Geller RJ, Sullivan AF, Rudders SA, Camargo CA. Early Introduction of Food Allergens and Risk of Developing Food Allergy. Nutrients. 2021 Jul 5;13(7):2318. doi: 10.3390/nu13072318. PMID: 34371828; PMCID: PMC8308770.

  • Food or Fake: Faux Meat

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    • McClements, D. J., & Grossmann, L. (2021). The science of plant-based foods: Constructing next-generation meat, fish, milk, and egg analogs. Comprehensive reviews in food science and food safety, 20(4), 4049–4100. https://doi.org/10.1111/1541-4337.12771

    • Hooda, J., Shah, A., & Zhang, L. (2014). Heme, an essential nutrient from dietary proteins, critically impacts diverse physiological and pathological processes. Nutrients, 6(3), 1080–1102. https://doi.org/10.3390/nu6031080

    • Bhattacharyya, S., Feferman, L., & Tobacman, J. K. (2015). Carrageenan Inhibits Insulin Signaling through GRB10-mediated Decrease in Tyr(P)-IRS1 and Inflammation-induced Increase in Ser(P)307-IRS1. The Journal of biological chemistry, 290(17), 10764–10774. https://doi.org/10.1074/jbc.M114.630053

    • Jones, D. S., Bland, J. S., & Quinn, S. (2010). Textbook of Functional Medicine. Institute for Functional Medicine.

  • Food or Fake: Soda

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    • Cheungpasitporn, W., Thongprayoon, C., O'Corragain, O. A., Edmonds, P. J., Kittanamongkolchai, W., & Erickson, S. B. (2014). Associations of sugar-sweetened and artificially sweetened soda with chronic kidney disease: a systematic review and meta-analysis. Nephrology (Carlton, Vic.), 19(12), 791–797. https://doi.org/10.1111/nep.12343

    • Wijarnpreecha, K., Thongprayoon, C., Edmonds, P. J., & Cheungpasitporn, W. (2016). Associations of sugar- and artificially sweetened soda with nonalcoholic fatty liver disease: a systematic review and meta-analysis. QJM: monthly journal of the Association of Physicians, 109(7), 461–466. https://doi.org/10.1093/qjmed/hcv172

    • Abid, A., Taha, O., Nseir, W., Farah, R., Grosovski, M., & Assy, N. (2009). Soft drink consumption is associated with fatty liver disease independent of metabolic syndrome. Journal of hepatology, 51(5), 918–924. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jhep.2009.05.033

    • Choo, V. L., Viguiliouk, E., Blanco Mejia, S., Cozma, A. I., Khan, T. A., Ha, V., Wolever, T., Leiter, L. A., Vuksan, V., Kendall, C., de Souza, R. J., Jenkins, D., & Sievenpiper, J. L. (2018). Food sources of fructose-containing sugars and glycaemic control: systematic review and meta-analysis of controlled intervention studies. BMJ (Clinical research ed.), 363, k4644. https://doi.org/10.1136/bmj.k4644

    • Takeda, E., Yamamoto, H., Yamanaka-Okumura, H., & Taketani, Y. (2014). Increasing dietary phosphorus intake from food additives: potential for negative impact on bone health. Advances in nutrition (Bethesda, Md.), 5(1), 92–97. https://doi.org/10.3945/an.113.004002

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    • Kremer, P. A., Laughlin, G. A., Shadyab, A. H., Crandall, C. J., Masaki, K., Orchard, T., Snetselaar, L., & LaCroix, A. Z. (2019). Association between soft drink consumption and osteoporotic fractures among postmenopausal women: the Women's Health Initiative. Menopause (New York, N.Y.), 26(11), 1234–1241. https://doi.org/10.1097/GME.0000000000001389

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    • Saldana, T. M., Basso, O., Darden, R., & Sandler, D. P. (2007). Carbonated beverages and chronic kidney disease. Epidemiology (Cambridge, Mass.), 18(4), 501–506. https://doi.org/10.1097/EDE.0b013e3180646338

    • Folmer, D. E., Doell, D. L., Lee, H. S., Noonan, G. O., & Carberry, S. E. (2018). A U.S. population dietary exposure assessment for 4-methylimidazole (4-MEI) from foods containing caramel color and from the formation of 4-MEI through the thermal treatment of food. Food additives & contaminants. Part A, Chemistry, analysis, control, exposure & risk assessment, 35(10), 1890–1910. https://doi.org/10.1080/19440049.2018.1508892

    • Smith, T. J., Wolfson, J. A., Jiao, D., Crupain, M. J., Rangan, U., Sapkota, A., Bleich, S. N., & Nachman, K. E. (2015). Caramel color in soft drinks and exposure to 4-methylimidazole: a quantitative risk assessment. PloS one, 10(2), e0118138. https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0118138

    • Bakthavachalu, P., Kannan, S. M., & Qoronfleh, M. W. (2020). Food Color and Autism: A Meta-Analysis. Advances in neurobiology, 24, 481–504. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-30402-7_15

    • Hamoui, N., Lord, R. V., Hagen, J. A., Theisen, J., Demeester, T. R., & Crookes, P. F. (2006). Response of the lower esophageal sphincter to gastric distention by carbonated beverages. Journal of gastrointestinal surgery : official journal of the Society for Surgery of the Alimentary Tract, 10(6), 870–877. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.gassur.2005.11.010

    • Cappelletti, S., Piacentino, D., Sani, G., & Aromatario, M. (2015). Caffeine: cognitive and physical performance enhancer or psychoactive drug?. Current neuropharmacology, 13(1), 71–88. https://doi.org/10.2174/1570159X13666141210215655

    • Grosso, G., Godos, J., Galvano, F., & Giovannucci, E. L. (2017). Coffee, Caffeine, and Health Outcomes: An Umbrella Review. Annual Review of Nutrition, 37, 131–156. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/28826374/

    • Masi, C., Dinnella, C., Pirastu, N., Prescott, J., & Monteleone, E. (2016). Caffeine metabolism rate influences coffee perception, preferences and intake. Food Quality and Preference, 53, 97–104. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.foodqual.2016.06.002

    • Schuster, Julius, Ellen S. Mitchell. (2019). More than just caffeine: psychopharmacology of methylxanthine interactions with plant-derived phytochemicals. Progress in Neuro-Psychopharmacology and Biological Psychiatry. Volume 89, 263-274. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.pnpbp.2018.09.005.

  • Food Reactions

    • Gargano, D., Appanna, R., Santonicola, A., De Bartolomeis, F., Stellato, C., Cianferoni, A., Casolaro, V., & Iovino, P. (2021). Food Allergy and Intolerance: A Narrative Review on Nutritional Concerns. Nutrients, 13(5), 1638. https://doi.org/10.3390/nu13051638

    • Venter C. (2012). Food hypersensitivity: diagnosing and managing food allergies and intolerances. Journal of allergy, 2012, 576017. https://doi.org/10.1155/2012/576017

    • Lopez CM, Yarrarapu SNS, Mendez MD. Food Allergies. [Updated 2022 Mar 15]. In: StatPearls [Internet]. Treasure Island (FL): StatPearls Publishing; 2022 Jan-. Available from: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK482187/

    • Valenta, R., Hochwallner, H., Linhart, B., & Pahr, S. (2015). Food allergies: the basics. Gastroenterology, 148(6), 1120–31.e4. https://doi.org/10.1053/j.gastro.2015.02.006

    • Yu, W., Freeland, D., & Nadeau, K. C. (2016). Food allergy: immune mechanisms, diagnosis and immunotherapy. Nature reviews. Immunology, 16(12), 751–765. https://doi.org/10.1038/nri.2016.111

  • Food Satiety Guide

  • Foods for Butyrate Production

    • Abell , G. C. J., M. A. Conlon and A. L. Mcorist (2011). "Methanogenic archaea in adult human faecal samples are inversely related to butyrate concentration." Microbial Ecology in Health and Disease 18 (3 4).

    • Berni Canani, R., Di Costanzo, M., & Leone, L. (2012). The epigenetic effects of butyrate: potential therapeutic implications for clinical practice. Clinical Epigenetics, 4 (1), 1 7. doi:10.1186/1868 7083 4 3

    • Bhatta, R., L. Baruah , M. Saravanan , K. P. Suresh and K. T. Sampath (2013). "Effect of medicinal and aromatic plants on rumen fermentation, protozoa population and methanogenesis in vitro." J Anim Physiol Anim Nutr Berl 97 (3): 446-455

    • Brinkworth GD, Noakes M, Clifton PM, Bird AR. Comparative effects of very low carbohydrate, high fat and high carbohydrate, low fat weight loss diets on bowel habit and faecal short chain fatty acids and bacterial populations. Br J Nutr . 2009;101(10):1493 502.

    • Duncan, S. H., A. Belenguer , et al. (2007). "Reduced Dietary Intake of Carbohydrates by Obese Subjects Results in Decreased Concentrations of Butyrate and Butyrate Producing Bacteria in Feces ."Applied and Environmental Microbiology 73 (4): 1073 1078.

    • Fernandez Banares , F., J. Hinojosa, et al. (1999). "Randomized clinical trial of Plantago ovata seeds (dietary fiber) as compared with mesalamine in maintaining remission in ulcerative colitis. Spanish Group for the Study of Crohn's Disease and Ulcerative Colitis (GETECCU)." Am J Gastroenterol 94 (2): 427 433.

    • Furnari , M., Bruzzone , L., Savarino, E., Gemignani , L., Moscatelli , A., Bodini , G., . . . Savarino, V. (2012). Sa2058 Efficacy of Partially Hydrolyzed Guar Gum in Reducing Methane Excretion and Clinical Manifestation of Subjects Suffering From Irritable Bowel Syndrome. Gastroenterology, 142 (5), S 391. doi : 10.1016/S0016 5085(12)61484 X

    • Gao, Z., Yin, J., Zhang, J., Ward, R. E., Martin, R. J., Lefevre, M., . . . Ye, J. (2009). Butyrate Improves Insulin Sensitiv ity and Increases Energy Expenditure in Mice. Diabetes, 58 (7), 1509 1517. doi:10.2337/db08 1636

    • Hallert , C., I. Björck , et al. (2003). "Increasing fecal butyrate in ulcerative colitis patients by diet: Controlled pilot study." Inflammatory Bowel Diseases 9 (2): 116 121.

    • Hamer , H. M., D. Jonkers , et al. (2008). "Review article: the role of butyrate on colonic function." Aliment Pharmacol Ther 27 (2): 104 119.

    • Hanai , H., O. Kanauchi , et al. (2004). "Germinated barley foodstuff prolongs remission in patients with ulcerative colitis." Int J Mol Med 13 (5): 643 647.

    • Hawrelak, J., & Harnett, J. (2020). The Microbiome. In Advanced Clinical Naturopathic Medicine (1st ed., pp. 110–144). Elsevier.

    • Hawrelak, J. A., & Myers, S. P. (2004). The Causes of Intestinal Dysbiosis: A Review. Alternative Medicine Review, 9(2), 180–197.

    • Kunkel, D., R. J. Basseri , et al. (2011). "Methane on breath testing is associated with constipation: a systematic review and meta-analysis." Dig Dis Sci 56 (6): 1612 1618.

    • Li, H. P., Chen, X., & Li, M. Q. (2013). Butyrate alleviates metabolic impairments and protects pancreatic beta cell function in pregnant mice with obesity. Int J Clin Exp Pathol, 6 (8), 1574 1584.

    • Louis, P. and H. J. Flint (2009). "Diversity, metabolism and microbial ecology of butyrate producing bacteria from the human large intestine." FEMS Microbiol Lett 294 (1): 1 8.

    • Min, B. R., S. Solaiman , R. Shange and J. S. Eun (2014). "Gastrointestinal Bacterial and Methanogenic Archaea Diversity Dynamics Associated with Condensed Tannin Containing Pine Bark Diet in Goats Using 16S rDNA Amplicon Pyrosequencing." Int J Microbiol 2013

    • Moate , P. J., S. R. Williams, V. A. Torok , M. C. Hannah, B. E. Ribaux , M. H. Tavendale , R. J. Eckard , J. L. Jacobs, M. J. Auldist and W. J. Wales (2014). "Grape marc reduces methane emissions when fed to dairy cows." J Dairy Sci 97 (8): 5073 5087.

    • Pryde SE, Duncan SH, Hold GL, et al. The microbiology of butyrate formation in the human colon. FEMS Microbiology Letters 2002;217(2):133 39. doi : 10.1111/j.1574 6968.2002.tb11467.

    • Rodrı́guez-Cabezas, M. E., J. Gálvez, et al. (2003). "Intestinal anti-inflammatory activity of dietary fiber(Plantagoovataseeds) in HLA-B27 transgenic rats." Clinical Nutrition22(5): 463-471.

    • Schäffler , H., Herlemann , D. P., Klinitzke , P., Berlin, P., Kreikemeyer , B., Jaster , R., & Lamprecht, G. (2018). Vitamin D administration leads to a shift of the intestinal bacterial composition in Crohn's disease patients, but not in healthy controls. Journal of Digestive Diseases, 19 (4), 225 234. doi:doi:10.1111/1751 2980.12590

    • Vernia , P., V. Annese , et al. (2003). "Topical butyrate improves efficacy of 5 ASA in refractory distal ulcerative colitis: results of a multicentre trial." European Journal of Clinical Investigation 33 (3): 244-248.

    • Wong, J. M. W., de Souza, R., Kendall, C. W. C., Emam, A., & Jenkins, D. J. A. (2006). Colonic health: fermentation and short chain fatty acids. Journal of Clinical Gastroenterology, 40(3), 235–243. https://doi-org.uws.idm.oclc.org/10.1097/00004836-200603000-00014

  • Foods to Support Cardiovascular Health

    • Asgary, S., Rastqar, A., & Keshvari, M. (2018). Functional Food and Cardiovascular Disease Prevention and Treatment: A Review. Journal of the American College of Nutrition, 37(5), 429–455. Functional Food and Cardiovascular Disease Prevention and Treatment: A Review

    • Balakrishna, R., Bjørnerud, T., Bemanian, M., Aune, D., & Fadnes, L. T. (2022). Consumption of Nuts and Seeds and Health Outcomes Including Cardiovascular Disease, Diabetes and Metabolic Disease, Cancer, and Mortality: An Umbrella Review. Advances in nutrition (Bethesda, Md.), 13(6), 2136–2148. https://doi.org/10.1093/advances/nmac077

    • Castaldo, L., Narváez, A., Izzo, L., Graziani, G., Gaspari, A., Minno, G. D., & Ritieni, A. (2019). Red Wine Consumption and Cardiovascular Health. Molecules (Basel, Switzerland), 24(19), 3626. Red Wine Consumption and Cardiovascular Health

    • Cheng, H. M., Koutsidis, G., Lodge, J. K., Ashor, A., Siervo, M., & Lara, J. (2017). Tomato and lycopene supplementation and cardiovascular risk factors: A systematic review and meta-analysis. Atherosclerosis, 257, 100–108. Tomato and lycopene supplementation and cardiovascular risk factors: A systematic review and meta-analysis

    • Curtis, P. J., van der Velpen, V., Berends, L., Jennings, A., Feelisch, M., Umpleby, A. M., Evans, M., Fernandez, B. O., Meiss, M. S., Minnion, M., Potter, J., Minihane, A. M., Kay, C. D., Rimm, E. B., & Cassidy, A. (2019). Blueberries improve biomarkers of cardiometabolic function in participants with metabolic syndrome-results from a 6-month, double-blind, randomized controlled trial. The American journal of clinical nutrition, 109(6), 1535–1545. https://doi.org/10.1093/ajcn/nqy380

    • Guasch-Ferré, M., Hu, F. B., Martínez-González, M. A., Fitó, M., Bulló, M., Estruch, R., Ros, E., Corella, D., Recondo, J., Gómez-Gracia, E., Fiol, M., Lapetra, J., Serra-Majem, L., Muñoz, M. A., Pintó, X., Lamuela-Raventós, R. M., Basora, J., Buil-Cosiales, P., Sorlí, J. V., Ruiz-Gutiérrez, V., … Salas-Salvadó, J. (2014). Olive oil intake and risk of cardiovascular disease and mortality in the PREDIMED Study. BMC medicine, 12, 78. Olive oil intake and risk of cardiovascular disease and mortality in the PREDIMED Study - BMC Medicine

    • Jain, A. P., Aggarwal, K. K., & Zhang, P. Y. (2015). Omega-3 fatty acids and cardiovascular disease. European review for medical and pharmacological sciences, 19(3), 441–445.

    • Makhmudova, U., Schulze, P. C., Lütjohann, D., & Weingärtner, O. (2021). Phytosterols and Cardiovascular Disease. Current atherosclerosis reports, 23(11), 68. Phytosterols and Cardiovascular Disease

    • Martínez-González, M. A., Sayón-Orea, C., Bullón-Vela, V., Bes-Rastrollo, M., Rodríguez-Artalejo, F., Yusta-Boyo, M. J., & García-Solano, M. (2022). Effect of olive oil consumption on cardiovascular disease, cancer, type 2 diabetes, and all-cause mortality: A systematic review and meta-analysis. Clinical nutrition (Edinburgh, Scotland), 41(12), 2659–2682. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.clnu.2022.10.001

    • Nestel, P. J., & Mori, T. A. (2022). Dietary patterns, dietary nutrients and cardiovascular disease. Reviews in cardiovascular medicine, 23(1), 17. Dietary patterns, dietary nutrients and cardiovascular disease

    • Parikh, M., Netticadan, T., & Pierce, G. N. (2018). Flaxseed: its bioactive components and their cardiovascular benefits. American journal of physiology. Heart and circulatory physiology, 314(2), H146–H159. https://doi.org/10.1152/ajpheart.00400.2017

    • Rahman, K., & Lowe, G. M. (2006). Garlic and cardiovascular disease: a critical review. The Journal of nutrition, 136(3 Suppl), 736S–740S. https://doi.org/10.1093/jn/136.3.736S

    • Sikand, G., Kris-Etherton, P., & Boulos, N. M. (2015). Impact of functional foods on prevention of cardiovascular disease and diabetes. Current cardiology reports, 17(6), 39. Impact of Functional Foods on Prevention of Cardiovascular Disease and Diabetes

    • Threapleton, D. E., Greenwood, D. C., Evans, C. E., Cleghorn, C. L., Nykjaer, C., Woodhead, C., Cade, J. E., Gale, C. P., & Burley, V. J. (2013). Dietary fibre intake and risk of cardiovascular disease: systematic review and meta-analysis. BMJ (Clinical research ed.), 347, f6879. Dietary fibre intake and risk of cardiovascular disease: systematic review and meta-analysis

  • Foods to Support Detoxification

    • Haas, E. M; Levin, B. (2006). Staying Healthy with Nutrition: The Complete Guide to Diet and Nutritional Medicine. Celestial Arts.

    • Jones, D. S., Bland, J. S., & Quinn, S. (2010). Textbook of Functional Medicine. Institute for Functional Medicine.

  • Foods to Support Glutathione

  • Foods to Support Hormone Health

    • Haas, E. M; Levin, B. (2006). Staying Healthy with Nutrition: The Complete Guide to Diet and Nutritional Medicine. Celestial Arts.

    • Jones, D. S., Bland, J. S., & Quinn, S. (2010). Textbook of Functional Medicine. Institute for Functional Medicine.

  • Foods to Support Kidney Health

  • Foods to Support Pregnancy

    • Gaby, A. R. (2017). Nutritional Medicine (2nd ed.). Fritz Perlberg Publishing.

    • Haas, E. M; Levin, B. (2006). Staying Healthy with Nutrition: The Complete Guide to Diet and Nutritional Medicine. Celestial Arts.

  • Foods to Avoid During Pregnancy

    • Gaby, A. R. (2017). Nutritional Medicine (2nd ed.). Fritz Perlberg Publishing

    • .Haas, E. M; Levin, B. (2006). Staying Healthy with Nutrition: The Complete Guide to Diet and Nutritional Medicine. Celestial Arts.

  • Four Tendencies

  • Fructose Intolerance

    • Choi , Y. K., F. C. Johlin , et al. (2003). "Fructose Intolerance: An Under Recognized Problem." Am J Gastroenterol 98 (6): 1348 1353.

    • Corpe , C. P., C. F. Burant , et al. (1999). "Intestinal Fructose Absorption: Clinical and Molecular Aspects." Journal of Pediatric Gastroenterology and Nutrition 28 (4): 364 374.

    • Douard , V. and R. P. Ferraris (2008). "Regulation of the fructose transporter GLUT5 in health and disease." American Journal of Physiology Endocrinology And Metabolism 295 (2): E227 E237.

    • Jones, H. F., R. N. Butler, et al. (2011). "Intestinal fructose transport and malabsorption in humans." Am J PhysiolGastrointest Liver Physiol 300 (2): G202 206.

    • Kim, Y., S. C. Park, et al. (2011). "Combination of erythritol and fructose increases gastrointestinal symptoms in healthy adults." Nutrition Research 31 (11): 836 841.

    • Latulippe , M. E. and S. M. Skoog (2011). "Fructose Malabsorption and Intolerance: Effects of Fructose with and without Simultaneous Glucose Ingestion." Critical Reviews in Food Science and Nutrition 51 (7): 583 592.

    • Ledochowski , M., B. Sperner Unterweger , et al. (1998). "Fructose malabsorption is associated with early signs of mental depression." Eur J Med Res 3 (6): 295 298.

    • Ledochowski , M., F. Uberall , et al. (1999). "Fructose malabsorption is associated with lower plasma folic acid concentrations in middle aged subjects." Clin Chem 45 (11): 2013 2014.

    • Ledochowski , M., B. Widner , et al. (2001). "Decreased serum zinc in fructose malabsorbers." Clin Chem 47 (4): 745 747.

    • Ledochowski , M., B. Widner , et al. (2001). "Fructose malabsorption is associated with decreased plasma tryptophan." Scand JGastroenterol 36 (4): 367 371.

    • Ledochowski , B. W., H. Bair, T. Probst , D. Fuchs (2000). "Fructose and Sorbitol reduced Diet Improves Mood and Gastrointestinal Disturbances in Fructose Malabsorbers." Scandinavian Journal of Gastroenterology 35 (10): 1048 1052.

    • Park, Y. and E. Yetley (1993). "Intakes and food sources of fructose in the United States." The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition58 (5): 737S 747S. 58 (5): 737S 747S.

    • Skoog , S. M. and A. E. Bharucha (2004). "Dietary Fructose and Gastrointestinal Symptoms: A Review." Am J Gastroenterol 99 (10): 2046 2050.

    • Szilagyi , A., P. Malolepszy , et al. (2007). "Fructose Malabsorption May Be Gender Dependent and Fails to Show Compensation by Colonic Adaptation." Digestive Diseases and Sciences 52 (11): 2999 3004.

  • Fueling Snacks

    • author’s original concepts

  • Fuentes de Fibra Insoluble

    • see Sources of Insoluble Fiber

  • Fuentes de Fibra Soluble

    • see Sources of Soluble FIber

  • Genetically Engineered Food

  • Gluten Free 101

    • Jones, D. S., Bland, J. S., & Quinn, S. (2010). Textbook of Functional Medicine. Institute for Functional Medicine.

    • Haas, E. M; Levin, B. (2006). Staying Healthy with Nutrition: The Complete Guide to Diet and Nutritional Medicine. Celestial Arts.

    • Gluten-Free Diet. Celiac Disease Foundation Professional Resources. https://celiac.org/gluten-free-living/gluten-free-foods/ 

  • Glycemic Load Guide

  • Glyphosate

    • Berg, C. J., King, H. P., Delenstarr, G., Kumar, R., Rubio, F., & Glaze, T. (2018). Glyphosate residue concentrations in honey attributed through geospatial analysis to proximity of large-scale agriculture and transfer off-site by bees. PloS one, 13(7), e0198876. https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0198876

    • Costas-Ferreira, C., Durán, R., & Faro, L. R. F. (2022). Toxic Effects of Glyphosate on the Nervous System: A Systematic Review. International journal of molecular sciences, 23(9), 4605. https://doi.org/10.3390/ijms23094605

    • Gress, S., Lemoine, S., Séralini, G. E., & Puddu, P. E. (2015). Glyphosate-based herbicides potently affect cardiovascular system in mammals: review of the literature. Cardiovascular toxicology, 15(2), 117–126. https://doi.org/10.1007/s12012-014-9282-y

    • Hao, Y., Zhang, Y., Ni, H., Gao, J., Yang, Y., Xu, W., & Tao, L. (2019). Evaluation of the cytotoxic effects of glyphosate herbicides in human liver, lung, and nerve. Journal of environmental science and health. Part. B, Pesticides, food contaminants, and agricultural wastes, 54(9), 737–744. https://doi.org/10.1080/03601234.2019.1633215

    • Marino, M., Mele, E., Viggiano, A., Nori, S. L., Meccariello, R., & Santoro, A. (2021). Pleiotropic Outcomes of Glyphosate Exposure: From Organ Damage to Effects on Inflammation, Cancer, Reproduction and Development. International journal of molecular sciences, 22(22), 12606. https://doi.org/10.3390/ijms222212606

    • Meftaul, I. M., Venkateswarlu, K., Dharmarajan, R., Annamalai, P., Asaduzzaman, M., Parven, A., & Megharaj, M. (2020). Controversies over human health and ecological impacts of glyphosate: Is it to be banned in modern agriculture?. Environmental pollution (Barking, Essex : 1987), 263(Pt A), 114372. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.envpol.2020.114372

    • Mesnage, R., Defarge, N., Spiroux de Vendômois, J., & Séralini, G. E. (2015). Potential toxic effects of glyphosate and its commercial formulations below regulatory limits. Food and chemical toxicology : an international journal published for the British Industrial Biological Research Association, 84, 133–153. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.fct.2015.08.012

    • Milesi, M. M., Lorenz, V., Durando, M., Rossetti, M. F., & Varayoud, J. (2021). Glyphosate Herbicide: Reproductive Outcomes and Multigenerational Effects. Frontiers in endocrinology, 12, 672532. https://doi.org/10.3389/fendo.2021.672532

    • Myers, J. P., Antoniou, M. N., Blumberg, B., Carroll, L., Colborn, T., Everett, L. G., Hansen, M., Landrigan, P. J., Lanphear, B. P., Mesnage, R., Vandenberg, L. N., Vom Saal, F. S., Welshons, W. V., & Benbrook, C. M. (2016). Concerns over use of glyphosate-based herbicides and risks associated with exposures: a consensus statement. Environmental health : a global access science source, 15, 19. https://doi.org/10.1186/s12940-016-0117-0

    • National Pesticide Information Center Glyphosate General Fact Sheet. [(accessed on 27 September 2023)]. Available online: http://npic.orst.edu/factsheets/glyphogen.html

    • Rueda-Ruzafa, L., Cruz, F., Roman, P., & Cardona, D. (2019). Gut microbiota and neurological effects of glyphosate. Neurotoxicology, 75, 1–8. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.neuro.2019.08.006

    • Soares, D., Silva, L., Duarte, S., Pena, A., & Pereira, A. (2021). Glyphosate Use, Toxicity and Occurrence in Food. Foods (Basel, Switzerland), 10(11), 2785. https://doi.org/10.3390/foods10112785

    • Van Bruggen, A. H. C., He, M. M., Shin, K., Mai, V., Jeong, K. C., Finckh, M. R., & Morris, J. G., Jr (2018). Environmental and health effects of the herbicide glyphosate. The Science of the total environment, 616-617, 255–268. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.scitotenv.2017.10.309

    • Vicini, JL, Jensen, PK, Young, BM, & Swarthout, JT. Residues of glyphosate in food and dietary exposure. Compr Rev Food Sci Food Saf. 2021; 20: 5226–5257. https://doi.org/10.1111/1541-4337.12822

  • Goals of Intentional Eating

    • Tribole, E., & Resch, E. (2019). Intuitive Eating. Retrieved from https://www.intuitiveeating.org.

    • Mindful Eating. The Nutrition Source. Harvard School of Public Health. Retrieved from https://www.hsph.harvard.edu/nutritionsource/mindful-eating/

    • Center for Nutritional Psychology. Retrieved from https://www.nutritional-psychology.org/research-studies/

    • Hazzard, V. M., Telke, S. E., Simone, M., Anderson, L. M., Larson, N. I., & Neumark-Sztainer, D. (2021). Intuitive eating longitudinally predicts better psychological health and lower use of disordered eating behaviors: findings from EAT 2010-2018. Eating and weight disorders : EWD, 26(1), 287–294. https://doi.org/10.1007/s40519-020-00852-4

    • Brewer, J. A., Ruf, A., Beccia, A. L., Essien, G. I., Finn, L. M., van Lutterveld, R., & Mason, A. E. (2018). Can Mindfulness Address Maladaptive Eating Behaviors? Why Traditional Diet Plans Fail and How New Mechanistic Insights May Lead to Novel Interventions. Frontiers in psychology, 9, 1418. https://doi.org/10.3389/fpsyg.2018.01418

    • Fuentes Artiles, R., Staub, K., Aldakak, L., Eppenberger, P., Rühli, F., & Bender, N. (2019). Mindful eating and common diet programs lower body weight similarly: Systematic review and meta-analysis. Obesity reviews : an official journal of the International Association for the Study of Obesity, 20(11), 1619–1627. https://doi.org/10.1111/obr.12918 

  • Grounding 101

    • Brown, D., Chevalier, G., & Hill, M. (2010). Pilot Study on the Effect of Grounding on Delayed-Onset Muscle Soreness. Journal of Alternative & Complementary Medicine, 16(3), 265–273. https://doi-org.uws.idm.oclc.org/10.1089/acm.2009.0399

    • Chevalier, G., & Sinatra, S. T. (2011). Emotional Stress, Heart Rate Variability, Grounding, and Improved Autonomic Tone: Clinical Applications. Integrative Medicine: A Clinician’s Journal, 10(3), 16–21.

    • Chevalier, G., Sinatra, S. T., Oschman, J. L., Sokal, K., & Sokal, P. (2012). Earthing: health implications of reconnecting the human body to the Earth’s surface electrons. Journal of Environmental and Public Health, 2012, 291541. https://doi-org.uws.idm.oclc.org/10.1155/2012/291541

    • Chevalier, G., Sinatra, S. T., Oschman, J. L., & Delany, R. M. (2013). Earthing (grounding) the human body reduces blood viscosity-a major factor in cardiovascular disease. Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine (New York, N.Y.), 19(2), 102–110. https://doi-org.uws.idm.oclc.org/10.1089/acm.2011.0820

    • Ghaly, M., & Teplitz, D. (2004). The biologic effects of grounding the human body during sleep as measured by cortisol levels and subjective reporting of sleep, pain, and stress. Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine (New York, N.Y.), 10(5), 767–776. https://doi-org.uws.idm.oclc.org/10.1089/acm.2004.10.767

    • Menigoz, W., Latz, T. T., Ely, R. A., Kamei, C., Melvin, G., & Sinatra, D. (2020). Integrative and lifestyle medicine strategies should include Earthing (grounding): Review of research evidence and clinical observations. EXPLORE, 16(3), 152–160. https://doi-org.uws.idm.oclc.org/10.1016/j.explore.2019.10.005

    • Oschman, J. L., Chevalier, G., & Brown, R. (2015). The effects of grounding (earthing) on inflammation, the immune response, wound healing, and prevention and treatment of chronic inflammatory and autoimmune diseases. Journal of Inflammation Research, 8, 83. https://doi-org.uws.idm.oclc.org/10.2147/JIR.S69656

    • Sokal, K., & Sokal, P. (2011). Earthing the Human Body Influences Physiologic Processes. Journal of Alternative & Complementary Medicine, 17(4), 301–308.

  • Guía de Aceites y Grasas

    • see Fat & Oil Guide

  • Gut Parasites

    • Burgess, S. L., Gilchrist, C, A., Lynn, T. C., & Petri, Jr., W. A. (2017). Parasitic Protozoa and Interactions with the Host Intestinal Microbiota. Infection and Immunity. Retrieved from https://iai.asm.org/content/iai/85/8/e00101-17.full.pdf.

    • Anthony, J. P., Fyfe, L., Stewart, D., Mcdougall , G. J. & Smith, H. V. 2007. The effect of blueberry extracts on Giardia duodenalis viability and spontaneous excystation of Cryptosporidium parvum oocysts , in vitro. Methods, 42 339 348.

    • Besirbellioglu , B. A., A. Ulcay , et al. (2006). "Saccharomyces boulardii and infection due to Giardia lamblia." Scand J Infect Dis 38 (6 7): 479 481.

    • Boorom, K. F., Smith, H., Nimri, L., Viscogliosi, E., Spanakos, G., Parkar, U., Li, L,-H., Zhou, X.-N., Ok, Ü. Z., Leelayoova, S., & Jones, M. S. (2008). Oh my aching gut: irritable bowel syndrome, Blastocystis, and asymptomatic infection. Parasites & Vectors

    • FARID, Z; M.D., D.T.M. & H. (ENG.), V. N. PATWARDHAN, PH.D., W. J. DARBY, M.D., F.A.C.P., Parasitism and Anemia, The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, Volume 22, Issue 4, April 1969, Pages 498–503, https://doi.org/10.1093/ajcn/22.4.498

    • Farthing MJ. Treatment options for the eradication of intestinal protozoa. Nat Clin Pract Gastroenterol Hepatol. 2006;3(8):436-45.

    • Gopalakrishnan, S., Eashwar, V., Muthulakshmi, M., & Geetha, A. (2018). Intestinal parasitic infestations and anemia among urban female school children in Kancheepuram district, Tamil Nadu. Journal of family medicine and primary care, 7(6), 1395–1400. https://doi.org/10.4103/jfmpc.jfmpc_89_18

    • Gupte, S. 1975. Use of Berberine in Treatment of Giardiasis. Am J Dis Child, 129 866.Haque R. Human intestinal parasites. Journal of health, population, and nutrition. 2007 Dec;25(4):387.

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    • Hawrelak, J. (2003). Giardiasis: pathophysiology and management. (Giardiasis). Alternative Medicine Review, 8(2), 129.Intestinal Parasites. (2016) Ridgeview Medical. Retrieved from: https://ssl.adam.com/content.aspx?productid=107&pid=33&gid=000097&site=riverviewssl.adam.com&login=RIDG9829

    • Katz DE, Taylor DN. Parasitic infections of the gastrointestinal tract. Gastroenterology Clinics. 2001 Sep 1;30(3):797-815.

    • Kaneda , Y., Torii, M., Tanaka, T. & Aikawa , M. 1991. In vitro effects of berberine sulphate on the growth and structure of Entamoeba histolytica , Giardia lamblia and Trichomonas vaginalis . Ann Trop Med Parasitol 85 417 25. PMID 1796883

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    • PARASITES AND PARASITIC INFECTIONS IN AUSTRALIA: CAUSES, PREVENTION AND TREATMENTS. Retrieved from: https://functionalmedicine.com.au/2021/05/18/parasite-infection-symptoms-causes-and-treatment/

    • The Hygiene Hypothesis & Helminth Treatments With Parasitic Worms. Institute of Functional Medicine. Retreived from: https://www.ifm.org/news-insights/gut-hygiene-hypothesis-helminth-treatments/

  • Hair Tissue Mineral Analysis 101

  • Hashimotos 101

    • Ballantyne, S. (2013). The Paleo Approach: Reverse Autoimmune Disease and Heal your Body. Victory Belt Publishing Inc.

    • Hashimoto's Disease. Cleveland Clinic. Retrieved from https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/diseases/17665-hashimotos-disease

    • Autoimmune Wellness. https://autoimmunewellness.com

    • Jones, D. S., Bland, J. S., & Quinn, S. (2010). Textbook of Functional Medicine. Institute for Functional Medicine.

    • Gaby, A. R. (2017). Nutritional Medicine (2nd ed.). Fritz Perlberg Publishing.

    • Beaver, M., & Leech, B. (2020). Selenium supplementation for the reduction of thyroid antibodies in Hashimoto’s thyroiditis patients: a systematic review. Australian Journal of Herbal & Naturopathic Medicine, 32(3), 108–114. https://doi-org.uws.idm.oclc.org/10.33235/ajhnm.32.3.108-114

    • Villar, H. C. C. E., Saconato, H., Valente, O., Atallah, Á. N., & Villar, H. C. C. E. (n.d.). Thyroid hormone replacement for subclinical hypothyroidism. Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews, 7.

    • Abbott, R. D., Sadowski, A., & Alt, A. G. (2019). Efficacy of the Autoimmune Protocol Diet as Part of a Multi-disciplinary, Supported Lifestyle Intervention for Hashimoto’s Thyroiditis. Cureus, 11(4), e4556. https://doi-org.uws.idm.oclc.org/10.7759/cureus.4556 

    • Hu, Y., Feng, W., Chen, H., Shi, H., Jiang, L., Zheng, X., Liu, X., Zhang, W., Ge, Y., Liu, Y., & Cui, D. (2021). Effect of selenium on thyroid autoimmunity and regulatory T cells in patients with Hashimoto’s thyroiditis: A prospective randomized-controlled trial. Clinical and Translational Science (Periodical), 14(4), 1390.

    • Magnesium and Thyroid Health. Retrieved from: https://thyroidpharmacist.com/articles/new-studies-on-magnesium-and-thyroid-health/

  • Healing Roadmap

    • Author’s original concepts

  • Health Evaluation Form

    • Author’s original concepts

  • Healthy Blood Sugar Balance

    • Gaby, A. R. (2017). Nutritional Medicine (2nd ed.). Fritz Perlberg Publishing.

    • Jones, D. S., Bland, J. S., & Quinn, S. (2010). Textbook of Functional Medicine. Institute for Functional Medicine.

    • NTA Student Guide. (2019). Nutritional Therapy Association.

    • Carbohydrates. (2019). The Nutrition Source. Harvard School of Public Health. Retrieved from https://www.hsph.harvard.edu/nutritionsource/carbohydrates/. 

  • Healthy Diet Mentality

    • Tribole, E., & Resch, E. (2019). Intuitive Eating. Retrieved from https://www.intuitiveeating.org.

    • Mindful Eating. The Nutrition Source. Harvard School of Public Health. Retrieved from https://www.hsph.harvard.edu/nutritionsource/mindful-eating/

    • Benton, D., & Young, H. A. (2017). Reducing Calorie Intake May Not Help You Lose Body Weight. Perspectives on psychological science : a journal of the Association for Psychological Science, 12(5), 703–714. https://doi.org/10.1177/1745691617690878

    • Center for Nutritional Psychology. Retrieved from https://www.nutritional-psychology.org/research-studies/

    • Hazzard, V. M., Telke, S. E., Simone, M., Anderson, L. M., Larson, N. I., & Neumark-Sztainer, D. (2021). Intuitive eating longitudinally predicts better psychological health and lower use of disordered eating behaviors: findings from EAT 2010-2018. Eating and weight disorders : EWD, 26(1), 287–294. https://doi.org/10.1007/s40519-020-00852-4

    • Brewer, J. A., Ruf, A., Beccia, A. L., Essien, G. I., Finn, L. M., van Lutterveld, R., & Mason, A. E. (2018). Can Mindfulness Address Maladaptive Eating Behaviors? Why Traditional Diet Plans Fail and How New Mechanistic Insights May Lead to Novel Interventions. Frontiers in psychology, 9, 1418. https://doi.org/10.3389/fpsyg.2018.01418

    • Fuentes Artiles, R., Staub, K., Aldakak, L., Eppenberger, P., Rühli, F., & Bender, N. (2019). Mindful eating and common diet programs lower body weight similarly: Systematic review and meta-analysis. Obesity reviews : an official journal of the International Association for the Study of Obesity, 20(11), 1619–1627. https://doi.org/10.1111/obr.12918 

  • Healthy Fat Bingo

    • Haas, E. M; Levin, B. (2006). Staying Healthy with Nutrition: The Complete Guide to Diet and Nutritional Medicine. Celestial Arts.

    • Fats and Cholesterol. USDA National Agricultural Library. Retrieved from https://www.nal.usda.gov/fnic/fats-and-cholesterol. 

  • Healthy Fats

  • Healthy Movement Handout

  • Healthy Weight

    • Leproult, R., & Van Cauter, E. (2010). Role of sleep and sleep loss in hormonal release and metabolism. Endocrine development, 17, 11–21. https://doi.org/10.1159/000262524

    • Jones, D. S., Bland, J. S., & Quinn, S. (2010). Textbook of Functional Medicine. Institute for Functional Medicine.

    • Gaby, A. R. (2017). Nutritional Medicine (2nd ed.). Fritz Perlberg Publishing.

    • Henry, B. A., & Clarke, I. J. (2008). Adipose tissue hormones and the regulation of food intake. Journal of Neuroendocrinology, 20(6), 842–849. https://doi-org.uws.idm.oclc.org/10.1111/j.1365-2826.2008.1730.x

    • Benton, D., & Young, H. A. (2017). Reducing Calorie Intake May Not Help You Lose Body Weight. Perspectives on psychological science : a journal of the Association for Psychological Science, 12(5), 703–714. https://doi.org/10.1177/1745691617690878 

  • Heavy Metals 101

    • Bist, P., & Choudhary, S. (2022). Impact of Heavy Metal Toxicity on the Gut Microbiota and Its Relationship with Metabolites and Future Probiotics Strategy: a Review. Biological Trace Element Research, 1–23. https://doi-org.uws.idm.oclc.org/10.1007/s12011-021-03092-4

    • Collado-López, S., Betanzos-Robledo, L., Téllez-Rojo, M. M., Lamadrid-Figueroa, H., Reyes, M., Ríos, C., & Cantoral, A. (2022). Heavy Metals in Unprocessed or Minimally Processed Foods Consumed by Humans Worldwide: A Scoping Review. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, 19(14). https://doi-org.uws.idm.oclc.org/10.3390/ijerph19148651

    • El Zayat M, Smith E. Modeling of heavy metals removal from aqueous solution using activated carbon produced from cotton stalk. Water Sci Technol. 2013;67(7):1612-9. doi: 10.2166/wst.2013.037. PMID: 23552252.

    • Gaby, A. R. (2017). Nutritional Medicine (2nd ed.). Fritz Perlberg Publishing.

    • Gupta, V. K., Singh, S., Agrawal, A., Siddiqi, N. J., & Sharma, B. (2015). Phytochemicals Mediated Remediation of Neurotoxicity Induced by Heavy Metals. Biochemistry research international, 2015, 534769. https://doi-org.uws.idm.oclc.org/10.1155/2015/534769

    • Jaishankar, M., Tseten, T., Anbalagan, N., Mathew, B. B., & Beeregowda, K. N. (2014). Toxicity, mechanism and health effects of some heavy metals. Interdisciplinary toxicology, 7(2), 60–72. https://doi-org.uws.idm.oclc.org/10.2478/intox-2014-0009

    • Lamas, G. A., Navas-Acien, A., Mark, D. B., & Lee, K. L. (2016). Heavy Metals, Cardiovascular Disease, and the Unexpected Benefits of Chelation Therapy. Journal of the American College of Cardiology (JACC), 67(20), 2411–2418. https://doi-org.uws.idm.oclc.org/10.1016/j.jacc.2016.02.066

    • Maodaa, S. N., Allam, A. A., Ajarem, J., Abdel-Maksoud, M. A., Al-Basher, G. I., & Wang, Z. Y. (2016). Effect of parsley (Petroselinum crispum, Apiaceae) juice against cadmium neurotoxicity in albino mice (Mus Musculus). Behavioral and Brain Functions, 12(6). https://doi-org.uws.idm.oclc.org/10.1186/s12993-016-0090-3

    • Saif MJ, Zia KM, Fazal-ur-Rehman, Usman M, Hussain AI, Chatha SA. Removal of Heavy Metals by Adsorption onto Activated Carbon Derived from Pine Cones of Pinus roxburghii. Water Environ Res. 2015 Apr;87(4):291-7. doi: 10.2175/106143015X14212658613433. PMID: 26462072.

    • Saper, R.B., Phillips, R.S., Sehgal, A., Khouri, N., Davis, R.B., Paquin, J., Thuppil, V., & Kales S.N. (2008, Aug 27). Lead, mercury, and arsenic in US-and Indian-manufactured Ayurvedic medicines sold via the Internet. JAMA 300(8), 915-23.

    • Singh, N., & Sharma, B. (2021). On the Mechanisms of Heavy Metal-Induced Neurotoxicity: Amelioration by Plant Products. Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, India Section B: Biological Sciences, 91(4), 743–751. https://doi-org.uws.idm.oclc.org/10.1007/s40011-021-01272-9

    • Vellingiri, B., Suriyanarayanan, A., Abraham, K. S., Venkatesan, D., Iyer, M., Raj, N., & Gopalakrishnan, A. V. (2022). Influence of heavy metals in Parkinson’s disease: an overview. Journal of Neurology, 1–14. https://doi-org.uws.idm.oclc.org/10.1007/s00415-022-11282-w

  • Heliobacter pylori 101

    • Abe, Y., et al., The prevalence of Helicobacter pylori infection and the status of gastric acid secretion in patients with Barrett's esophagus in Japan. Am J Gastroenterol , 2004. 99 (7): p. 1213 21.

    • Ashktorab, H., et al., Helicobacter pylori Protection Against Reflux Esophagitis Dig Dis Sci , 2012. 57 (11): p. 2924 8.

    • Bravo, D., Hoare, A., Soto, C., Valenzuela, M. A., & Quest, A. F. (2018). Helicobacter pylori in human health and disease: Mechanisms for local gastric and systemic effects. World journal of gastroenterology, 24(28), 3071–3089.

    • Brown, J. C., Huang, G., Haley Zitlin , V. & Jiang, X. 2008. Antibacterial effects of grape extracts on Helicobacter pylori. Appl. Environ. Microbiol AEM.01595 08.

    • Celinski, K., P. C. Konturek , et al. (2011). "Effects of melatonin and tryptophan on healing of gastric and duodenal ulcers with Helicobacter pylori infection in humans." J Physiol Pharmacol 62 (5): 521 526.

    • Chatterjee, A., Yasmin , T., Bagchi , D. & Stohs , S. J. 2004. Inhibition of Helicobacter pylori in vitro by various berry extracts, with enhanced susceptibility to clarithromycin . Molecular and Cellular Biochemistry, 265 19 26.

    • Cheney, G. (1949). "Rapid healing of peptic ulcers in patients receiving fresh cabbage juice." Calif Med 70 (1): 10 15.

    • de Brito, B. B., da Silva, F., Soares, A. S., Pereira, V. A., Santos, M., Sampaio, M. M., Neves, P., & de Melo, F. F. (2019). Pathogenesis and clinical management of Helicobacter pylori gastric infection. World journal of gastroenterology, 25(37), 5578–5589.

    • Diaconu, S., Predescu, A., Moldoveanu, A., Pop, C. S., & Fierbințeanu-Braticevici, C. (2017). Helicobacter pylori infection: old and new. Journal of medicine and life, 10(2), 112–117.

    • Eurogast. (993). "Epidemiology of, and risk factors for, Helicobacter pylori infection among 3194 asymptomatic subjects in 17 populations. The EUROGAST Study Group." Gut 34 (12): 1672 1676

    • Everson, M., Boshoven, A. M., & Last, A. (2022). A guide to GERD, H pylori infection, and Barrett esophagus. The Journal of Family Practice, 71(5), E1–E7. https://doi-org.uws.idm.oclc.org/10.12788/jfp.0428

    • Fontes, L. E. S., Martimbianco, A. L. C., Zanin, C., Riera, R., & Fontes, L. E. S. (n.d.). N‐acetylcysteine as an adjuvant therapy for Helicobacter pylori eradication. Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews, 2.

    • Galan, M. V., Kishan , A. A. & Silverman, A. L. 2004. Oral broccoli sprouts for the treatment of Helicobacter pylori infection: a preliminary report. Dig Dis Sci 49 1088 90. PMID 15387326

    • Graham, D. Y. & Fischbach , L. 2010. Helicobacter pylori treatment in the era of increasing antibiotic resistance. Gut, 59 1143 1153.

    • Gurbuz AK, Ozel Am, Ramazan O, et al. Effect of n acetyl cysteine on Helicobacter pylori. (2005). Southern Medical Journal. 98(11):1095 1097.Helicobacter Pylori. John Hopkins Medicine. Retrieved from https://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/health/conditions-and-diseases/helicobacter-pylori

    • Hung, I. F. and B. C. Wong (2009). "Assessing the risks and benefits of treating Helicobacter pylori infection." Therap Adv Gastroenterol 2 (3): 141 147.Kusters, J. G., van Vliet, A. H., & Kuipers, E. J. (2006). Pathogenesis of Helicobacter pylori infection. Clinical microbiology reviews, 19(3), 449–490. https://doi.org/10.1128/CMR.00054-05

    • Lee, J. H., Shim, J. S., Chung, M. S., Lim, S. T. & Kim, K. H. 2009. In vitro anti adhesive activity of green tea extract against pathogen adhesion. Phytother Res, 23 460 6. PMID 19107860

    • Matsushima, M., Suzuki, T., Masui, A., Kasai, K., Kouchi , T., Takagi, A., Shirai , T. & Mine, T. 2008. Growth inhibitory action of cranberry on Helicobacter pylori. J Gastroenterol Hepatol 23 Suppl 2 S175 80. PMID 19120894

    • Mahady, G. B., Pendland , S. L., Stoia , A., Hamill , F. A., Fabricant, D., Dietz, B. M. & Chadwick, L. R. 2005. In vitro susceptibility of Helicobacter pylori to botanical extracts used traditionally for the treatment of gastrointestinal disorders. Phytother Res, 19 988 91. PMID 16317658

    • Miller, A. K., & Williams, S. M. (2021). Helicobacter pylori infection causes both protective and deleterious effects in human health and disease. Genes & Immunity, 22(4), 218–226. https://doi-org.uws.idm.oclc.org/10.1038/s41435-021-00146-4

    • Mukaisho, K., Hagiwara, T., Nakayama, T., Hattori, T., & Sugihara, H. (2014). Potential mechanism of corpus-predominant gastritis after PPI therapy in Helicobacter pylori-positive patients with GERD. World journal of gastroenterology, 20(34), 11962–11965. https://doi.org/10.3748/wjg.v20.i34.11962

    • Parikh NS, Ahlawat R. Helicobacter Pylori. [Updated 2021 Aug 11]. In: StatPearls [Internet]. Treasure Island (FL): StatPearls Publishing; 2022 Jan-. Available from: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK534233/

    • Pereira Lima, J.C., et al., The role of cagA Helicobacter pylori strains in gastro oesophageal reflux disease. Eur J Gastroenterol Hepatol , 2004. 16 (7): p. 643 7.

    • Saggioro, A., Caroli , M., Pasini , M. & Al, E. 2005. Helicobacter pylori eradication with Lactobacillus reuteri. A double blind placebo controlled trial. Dig Liver Dis 37S S88.Salem, E. M., Yar , T., Bamosa , A. O., Al Quorain , A., Yasawy , M. I., Alsulaiman , R. M. & Randhawa , M. A. 2010. Comparative study of Nigella Sativa and triple therapy in eradication of Helicobacter Pylori in patients with non ulcer dyspepsia. Saudi J Gastroenterol 16 207 14. PMID 20616418

    • Sezikli, M., Z. A. Çetinkaya , et al. (2011). "Efficacy of vitamins supplementation to therapy on Helicobacter pylori eradication in patients with low antioxidant capacity." Clinics and Research in Hepatology and Gastroenterology 35 (11): 745 749.

    • Sezikli, M., Z. A. Cetinkaya , et al. (2012). "Supplementing vitamins C and E to standard triple therapy for the eradication of Helicobacter pylori." J Clin Pharm Ther 37 (3): 282 285.

    • Shahabi, S., Rasmi, Y., Jazani, N. H., & Hassan, Z. M. (2008). Protective effects of Helicobacter pylori against gastroesophageal reflux disease may be due to a neuroimmunological anti-inflammatory mechanism. Immunology and cell biology, 86(2), 175–178. https://doi.org/10.1038/sj.icb.7100119

    • Sipponen, P., Hyvärinen, H., & Siurala, M. (1996). H. pylori corpus gastritis--relation to acid output. Journal of physiology and pharmacology: an official journal of the Polish Physiological Society, 47(1), 151–159.

    • Zhang, L., Ma, J., Pan, K., Go, V. L. W., Chen, J. & You, W. C. 2005. Efficacy of Cranberry Juice on Helicobacter pylori Infection: a Double Blind, Randomized Placebo Controlled Trial. Helicobacter, 10 139 145.

  • Hidden Grains

  • Hidden Toxins

    • Jones, D. S., Bland, J. S., & Quinn, S. (2010). Textbook of Functional Medicine. Institute for Functional Medicine.

    • The Problem with Plastics. Institute of Functional Medicine.

    • Toxic Substances Portal. Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry. Retrieved from https://wwwn.cdc.gov/TSP/index.aspx

    • Toxic Free Future. https://toxicfreefuture.org

    • Environmental Working Group. Retrieved from https://www.ewg.org/

    • Williams, G. M., et al. (2016). A review of the carcinogenic potential of glyphosate by four independent expert panels and comparison to the IARC assessment. Critical Reviews in Toxicology, 46, 3–20. https://doi-org.uws.idm.oclc.org/10.1080/10408444.2016.1214677

    • Schlummer, M., Sölch, C., Meisel, T., Still, M., Gruber, L., & Wolz, G. (2015). Emission of perfluoroalkyl carboxylic acids (PFCA) from heated surfaces made of polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE) applied in food contact materials and consumer products. Chemosphere, 129, 46–53. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.chemosphere.2014.11.036 

  • High-Fructose Foods

  • Histamine

    • Ballantyne, S. (2013). The Paleo Approach: Reverse Autoimmune Disease and Heal your Body. Victory Belt Publishing Inc.

    • Ballantyne, S. (2017). Paleo Principles. Victory Belt Publishing, Inc.

    • Jones, D. S., Bland, J. S., & Quinn, S. (2010). Textbook of Functional Medicine. Institute for Functional Medicine.

    • Gaby, A. R. (2017). Nutritional Medicine (2nd ed.). Fritz Perlberg Publishing.

    • U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. Office of Dietary Supplements. NIH Office of Dietary Supplements. Retrieved from https://ods.od.nih.gov/factsheets/list-all/

  • Holiday Eating Guide

    • author's original concept

  • Hormone Hierarchy

    • Jardim, N. (2020). Hormone Hierarchy. Fix Your Period. Ebury Publishing.

    • Jones, D. S., Bland, J. S., & Quinn, S. (2010). Textbook of Functional Medicine. Institute for Functional Medicine.

    • Gaby, A. R. (2017). Nutritional Medicine (2nd ed.). Fritz Perlberg Publishing.

  • How to Build a Frittata

  • How to Build a Jar Salad

    • Author’s original concepts

  • How to Build a Lunchbox

    • Author’s original concepts

  • How to Build a Nourish Bowl

    • Author’s original concepts

  • How to Build an Adrenal Cocktail

    • Carr, A. C., & Vissers, M. C. M. (2013). Synthetic or Food-Derived Vitamin C-Are They Equally Bioavailable? Nutrients, 5(11), 4284–4304.

    • Ioakim, K. J., Sydney, G. I., & Paschou, S. A. (2020). Glucose metabolism disorders in patients with adrenal gland disorders: pathophysiology and management. Hormones: International Journal of Endocrinology and Metabolism, 19(2), 135–143. https://doi-org.uws.idm.oclc.org/10.1007/s42000-019-00147-z

    • Jones, D. S., Bland, J. S., & Quinn, S. (2010). Textbook of Functional Medicine. Institute for Functional Medicine.

    • Stephens, M. A., & Wand, G. (2012). Stress and the HPA axis: role of glucocorticoids in alcohol dependence. Alcohol research : current reviews, 34(4), 468–483.

    • Incollingo Rodriguez, A. C., Epel, E. S., White, M. L., Standen, E. C., Seckl, J. R., & Tomiyama, A. J. (2015). Hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal axis dysregulation and cortisol activity in obesity: A systematic review. Psychoneuroendocrinology, 62, 301–318. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.psyneuen.2015.08.014

    • Dunlavey C. J. (2018). Introduction to the Hypothalamic-Pituitary-Adrenal Axis: Healthy and Dysregulated Stress Responses, Developmental Stress and Neurodegeneration. Journal of undergraduate neuroscience education : JUNE : a publication of FUN, Faculty for Undergraduate Neuroscience, 16(2), R59–R60.

  • How to Build a Paleo Nourish Bowl

  • How to Build a Smoothie

    • Author’s original concepts

  • How to Build a Vegan Nourish Bowl

    • Menzel, J., Jabakhanji, A., Biemann, R., Mai, K., Abraham, K., & Weikert, C. (2020). Systematic review and meta-analysis of the associations of vegan and vegetarian diets with inflammatory biomarkers. Scientific Reports, 10(1), 1–11. https://doi-org.uws.idm.oclc.org/10.1038/s41598-020-78426-8

    • Oussalah, A., Levy, J., Berthezène, C., Alpers, D. H., & Guéant, J.-L. (2020). Health outcomes associated with vegetarian diets: An umbrella review of systematic reviews and meta-analyses. Clinical Nutrition, 39(11), 3283–3307. https://doi-org.uws.idm.oclc.org/10.1016/j.clnu.2020.02.037

    • Pollakova, D., Andreadi, A., Pacifici, F., Della-Morte, D., Lauro, D., & Tubili, C. (2021). The Impact of Vegan Diet in the Prevention and Treatment of Type 2 Diabetes: A Systematic Review. Nutrients, 13(6), 2123. https://doi-org.uws.idm.oclc.org/10.3390/nu13062123 

  • How to Choose a Probiotic

  • How to Make Beet Kvass

  • How to Make Bone Broth

    • Nourished Kitchen. The Ultimate Guide to Bone Broth. Retrieved from https://nourishedkitchen.com/bone-broth/

    • Frasca, G., Cardile, V., Puglia, C., Bonina, C., & Bonina, F. (2012). Gelatin tannate reduces the proinflammatory effects of lipopolysaccharide in human intestinal epithelial cells. Clinical and experimental gastroenterology, 5, 61–67. https://doi.org/10.2147/CEG.S28792

    • Samonina, G., Lyapina, L., Kopylova, G., Pastorova, V., V, Bakaeva, Z., Jeliaznik, N., Zuykova, S., & Ashmarin, I., I (2000). Protection of gastric mucosal integrity by gelatin and simple proline-containing peptides. Pathophysiology : the official journal of the International Society for Pathophysiology, 7(1), 69–73. https://doi.org/10.1016/s0928-4680(00)00045-6

    • Moskowitz R. W. (2000). Role of collagen hydrolysate in bone and joint disease. Seminars in arthritis and rheumatism, 30(2), 87–99. https://doi.org/10.1053/sarh.2000.9622

    • Fallon, S., Enig, M. G., Murray, K., & Dearth, M. (2005). Nourishing Traditions. NewTrends Publishing, Inc.

  • How to Make Sauerkraut

  • How to Make Yogurt

  • How to Optimize Sleep Handout

  • How to Read a Food Label

  • How to Read a Probiotic Label

  • How to Soak + Sprout

  • How to Use a Castor Oil Pack

    • Gülşah Gürol Arslan, İsmet Eşer. An examination of the effect of castor oil packs on constipation in the elderly. Complementary Therapies in Clinical Practice. Volume 17, Issue 1. 2011. Pages 58-62. ISSN 1744-3881. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ctcp.2010.04.004.

    • Castor Oil: Are There Health Benefits? WebMD. Retrieved from: https://www.webmd.com/diet/castor-oil-health-benefits

    • Author's personal trial and error

  • How to Use an Enema

  • Hydration Challenge

    • author’s original concept

  • Hydration (NTA Foundation)

    • NTA Student Guide. (2019). Nutritional Therapy Association.

    • Popkin, B. M., D'Anci, K. E., & Rosenberg, I. H. (2010). Water, hydration, and health. Nutrition reviews, 68(8), 439–458. https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1753-4887.2010.00304.x Retrieved from https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2908954/ 

  • Hydration Status Self-Assessment

    • Weatherby, D. (2004). Signs and Symptoms Analysis from a Functional Perspective.

    • Taylor K, Jones EB. Adult Dehydration. [Updated 2021 Oct 10]. In: StatPearls [Internet]. Treasure Island (FL): StatPearls Publishing; 2022 Jan-. Available from: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK555956/

    • Dehydration. NHS Database. Retrieved from: https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/dehydration/

    • Dehydration. Medline Plus. Retrieved from: https://medlineplus.gov/dehydration.html

    • Shaheen, N. A., Alqahtani, A. A., Assiri, H., Alkhodair, R., & Hussein, M. A. (2018). Public knowledge of dehydration and fluid intake practices: variation by participants' characteristics. BMC public health, 18(1), 1346. https://doi.org/10.1186/s12889-018-6252-5

    • Popkin, B. M., D'Anci, K. E., & Rosenberg, I. H. (2010). Water, hydration, and health. Nutrition reviews, 68(8), 439–458. https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1753-4887.2010.00304.x

  • Ideas para un Desayuno Sencillo

    • see Simple Breakfast Ideas

  • Immune Health

  • Immune Health

    • Jones, D. S., Bland, J. S., & Quinn, S. (2010). Textbook of Functional Medicine. Institute for Functional Medicine.

    • Gaby, A. R. (2017). Nutritional Medicine (2nd ed.). Fritz Perlberg Publishing.

    • U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. Office of Dietary Supplements. NIH Office of Dietary Supplements. Retrieved from https://ods.od.nih.gov/factsheets/list-all/

  • Insulin Resistance

  • Intermittent Fasting

  • Interstitial Cystitis 101

    • Bassaly, R., Downes, K., & Hart, S. (2011). Dietary consumption triggers in interstitial cystitis/bladder pain syndrome patients. Female Pelvic Medicine & Reconstructive Surgery, 17(1), 36–39. https://doi-org.uws.idm.oclc.org/10.1097/SPV.0b013e3182044b5c

    • Cihan, A., Cihan, E., & Cakmak, B. (2021). Perceived Stress and Accompanying Low Urine pH Are in Relation to Bladder Pain Syndrome. Journal of Urological Surgery, 8(2), 98. https://doi-org.uws.idm.oclc.org/10.4274/jus.galenos.2020.4028

    • Friedlander, J. I., Shorter, B., & Moldwin, R. M. (2012). Diet and its role in interstitial cystitis/bladder pain syndrome (IC/BPS) and comorbid conditions. BJU International, 109(11), 1584–1591. https://doi-org.uws.idm.oclc.org/10.1111/j.1464-410X.2011.10860.x

    • Homma, Y., Akiyama, Y., Tomoe, H., Furuta, A., Ueda, T., Maeda, D., Lin, A. T., Kuo, H.-C., Lee, M.-H., Oh, S.-J., Kim, J. C., & Lee, K.-S. (2020). Clinical guidelines for interstitial cystitis/bladder pain syndrome. International Journal of Urology : Official Journal of the Japanese Urological Association, 27(7), 578–589. https://doi-org.uws.idm.oclc.org/10.1111/iju.14234

    • Hsieh, K.-L., Chin, H.-Y., Lo, T.-S., Long, C.-Y., Ho, C.-H., Huang, S. K.-H., Chuang, Y.-C., & Wu, M.-P. (2021). Interstitial cystitis/bladder pain syndrome patient is associated with subsequent increased risks of outpatient visits and hospitalizations: A population-based study. PloS One, 16(9), e0256800. https://doi-org.uws.idm.oclc.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0256800

    • Peng, L., Di, X.-P., He, S.-X., Zeng, X., Shen, H., Zhu, H.-L., & Luo, D.-Y. (2021). Metabolic syndrome in women with and without interstitial cystitis/bladder pain syndrome. International Urogynecology Journal, 32(5), 1299–1306. https://doi-org.uws.idm.oclc.org/10.1007/s00192-020-04605-w

    • Tabata, H., Sasaki, M., Kataoka-Sasaki, Y., Shinkai, N., Ichihara, K., Masumori, N., Kocsis, J. D., & Honmou, O. (2021). Possible role of intravenous administration of mesenchymal stem cells to alleviate interstitial cystitis/bladder pain syndrome in a Toll-like receptor-7 agonist-induced experimental animal model in rat. BMC Urology, 21(1), 156. https://doi-org.uws.idm.oclc.org/10.1186/s12894-021-00923-3

    • Jones, D. S., Bland, J. S., & Quinn, S. (2010). Textbook of Functional Medicine. Institute for Functional Medicine.

    • Gaby, A. R. (2017). Nutritional Medicine (2nd ed.). Fritz Perlberg Publishing.

  • Intestinal Hyperpermeability

    • Ballantyne, S. (2013). The Paleo Approach: Reverse Autoimmune Disease and Heal your Body. Victory Belt Publishing Inc.

    • Ballantyne, S. (2017). Paleo Principles. Victory Belt Publishing, Inc.

    • Jones, D. S., Bland, J. S., & Quinn, S. (2010). Textbook of Functional Medicine. Institute for Functional Medicine.

    • Gaby, A. R. (2017). Nutritional Medicine (2nd ed.). Fritz Perlberg Publishing.

  • Keto Meal Blueprint

  • Ketogenic Diet 101

  • Lactose Intolerance

    • Almeida, C. C., S. L. S. Lorena, et al. (2012). "Beneficial Effects of Long-Term Consumption of a Probiotic Combination of Lactobacillus casei Shirota and Bifidobacterium breve Yakult May Persist After Suspension of Therapy in Lactose-Intolerant Patients." Nutrition in Clinical Practice27(2): 247-251.

    • Di Stefano, M., E. Miceli, et al. (2007). "Visceral hypersensitivity and intolerance symptoms in lactose malabsorption." Neurogastroenterology& Motility19(11): 887-895.

    • He, T., M. G. Priebe, et al. (2008). "Effects of yogurt and bifidobacteria supplementation on the colonic microbiota in lactose-intolerant subjects." Journal of Applied Microbiology104(2): 595-604.

    • Hertzler, S. and D. Savaiano(1996). "Colonic adaptation to daily lactose feeding in lactose maldigesters reduces lactose intolerance." The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition64(2): 232-236.

    • Lin, M.-Y., D. Savaiano, et al. (1991). "Influence of NonfermentedDairy Products Containing Bacterial Starter Cultures on Lactose Maldigestionin Humans." Journal of Dairy Science74(1): 87-95.

    • Lomer, M. C. E., G. C. Parkes, et al. (2008). "Review article: lactose intolerance in clinical practice –myths and realities." Alimentary Pharmacology & Therapeutics27(2): 93-103

    • Shaukat, A., M. D. Levitt, et al. (2010). "Systematic Review: Effective Management Strategies for Lactose Intolerance." Annals of Internal Medicine.

  • Lectins

    • Ballantyne, S. (2013). The Paleo Approach: Reverse Autoimmune Disease and Heal your Body. Victory Belt Publishing Inc.

    • Ballantyne, S. (2017). Paleo Principles. Victory Belt Publishing, Inc.

    • Petroski, Weston, and Deanna M. Minich 2020. "Is There Such a Thing as “Anti-Nutrients”? A Narrative Review of Perceived Problematic Plant Compounds" Nutrients 12, no. 10: 2929. https://doi.org/10.3390/nu12102929 

  • Licuado Hecho Bol Superalimentos

    • see Smoothie Bowl Superfoods

  • Listening Challenge

    • Tribole, E., & Resch, E. (2019). Intuitive Eating. Retrieved from https://www.intuitiveeating.org.

    • Mindful Eating. The Nutrition Source. Harvard School of Public Health. Retrieved from https://www.hsph.harvard.edu/nutritionsource/mindful-eating/

    • Center for Nutritional Psychology. Retrieved from https://www.nutritional-psychology.org/research-studies/

    • Hazzard, V. M., Telke, S. E., Simone, M., Anderson, L. M., Larson, N. I., & Neumark-Sztainer, D. (2021). Intuitive eating longitudinally predicts better psychological health and lower use of disordered eating behaviors: findings from EAT 2010-2018. Eating and weight disorders : EWD, 26(1), 287–294. https://doi.org/10.1007/s40519-020-00852-4

    • Brewer, J. A., Ruf, A., Beccia, A. L., Essien, G. I., Finn, L. M., van Lutterveld, R., & Mason, A. E. (2018). Can Mindfulness Address Maladaptive Eating Behaviors? Why Traditional Diet Plans Fail and How New Mechanistic Insights May Lead to Novel Interventions. Frontiers in psychology, 9, 1418. https://doi.org/10.3389/fpsyg.2018.01418

    • Fuentes Artiles, R., Staub, K., Aldakak, L., Eppenberger, P., Rühli, F., & Bender, N. (2019). Mindful eating and common diet programs lower body weight similarly: Systematic review and meta-analysis. Obesity reviews : an official journal of the International Association for the Study of Obesity, 20(11), 1619–1627. https://doi.org/10.1111/obr.12918 

  • Low Calorie Explained

  • Low Carb Snacks

  • Low Fat Explained

    • Nguyen, P. K., Lin, S., & Heidenreich, P. (2016). A systematic comparison of sugar content in low-fat vs regular versions of food. Nutrition & Diabetes, 6, e193. https://doi-org.uws.idm.oclc.org/10.1038/nutd.2015.43

    • Whittaker, J., & Wu, K. (2021). Low-fat diets and testosterone in men: Systematic review and meta-analysis of intervention studies. Journal of Steroid Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, 210. https://doi-org.uws.idm.oclc.org/10.1016/j.jsbmb.2021.105878

    • Fuentes Artiles, R., Staub, K., Aldakak, L., Eppenberger, P., Rühli, F., & Bender, N. (2019). Mindful eating and common diet programs lower body weight similarly: Systematic review and meta-analysis. Obesity reviews : an official journal of the International Association for the Study of Obesity, 20(11), 1619–1627. https://doi.org/10.1111/obr.12918 

  • Low Sodium Explained

    • Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. (2021, September 14). 

    • Salt. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Retrieved from https://www.cdc.gov/salt/.

    • O'Donnell, M., Mente, A., & Yusuf, S. (2015). Sodium intake and cardiovascular health. Circulation research, 116(6), 1046–1057. https://doi.org/10.1161/CIRCRESAHA.116.303771

    • Alderman, M. H., & Cohen, H. W. (2012). Dietary sodium intake and cardiovascular mortality: controversy resolved?. Current hypertension reports, 14(3), 193–201. https://doi.org/10.1007/s11906-012-0275-6

    • DiNicolantonio, J. J., Niazi, A. K., Sadaf, R., O' Keefe, J. H., Lucan, S. C., & Lavie, C. J. (2013). Dietary sodium restriction: take it with a grain of salt. The American journal of medicine, 126(11), 951–955. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.amjmed.2013.05.020 

  • Low-FODMAP 101

    • Gaby, A. R. (2017). Nutritional Medicine (2nd ed.). Fritz Perlberg Publishing.

    • Davani-Davari, D., et al (2019). Prebiotics: Definition, Types, Sources, Mechanisms, and Clinical Applications. Foods (Basel, Switzerland), 8(3), 92. https://doi.org/10.3390/foods8030092

    • Bellini, M., et al. (2020). Low FODMAP Diet: Evidence, Doubts, and Hopes. Nutrients, 12(1), 148. https://doi.org/10.3390/nu12010148

    • Hill, P., Muir, J. G., & Gibson, P. R. (2017). Controversies and Recent Developments of the Low-FODMAP Diet. Gastroenterology & Hepatology, 13(1), 36–45. 

  • Low-FODMAP Meal Blueprint

    • Gaby, A. R. (2017). Nutritional Medicine (2nd ed.). Fritz Perlberg Publishing.

    • Davani-Davari, D., et al (2019). Prebiotics: Definition, Types, Sources, Mechanisms, and Clinical Applications. Foods (Basel, Switzerland), 8(3), 92. https://doi.org/10.3390/foods8030092

    • Bellini, M., et al. (2020). Low FODMAP Diet: Evidence, Doubts, and Hopes. Nutrients, 12(1), 148. https://doi.org/10.3390/nu12010148

    • Hill, P., Muir, J. G., & Gibson, P. R. (2017). Controversies and Recent Developments of the Low-FODMAP Diet. Gastroenterology & Hepatology, 13(1), 36–45.

  • Low-Fructose Foods

  • Lunchbox Challenge

    • Author’s original concepts

  • Luteal Phase Cycle Syncing Guide

    • Vitti, A. Cycle Syncing. Flo Living. Retrieved from https://www.floliving.com/floliving-blog/.

    • Baker, F. C., & Driver, H. S. (2007). Circadian rhythms, sleep, and the menstrual cycle. Sleep medicine, 8(6), 613–622. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.sleep.2006.09.011

    • Escalante Pulido, J. M., & Alpizar Salazar, M. (1999). Changes in insulin sensitivity, secretion and glucose effectiveness during menstrual cycle. Archives of medical research, 30(1), 19–22. https://doi.org/10.1016/s0188-0128(98)00008-6

    • D'Eon, T., & Braun, B. (2002). The roles of estrogen and progesterone in regulating carbohydrate and fat utilization at rest and during exercise. Journal of women's health & gender-based medicine, 11(3), 225–237. https://doi.org/10.1089/152460902753668439

    • Gudipally PR, Sharma GK. Premenstrual Syndrome. [Updated 2021 Jul 21]. In: StatPearls [Internet]. Treasure Island (FL): StatPearls Publishing; 2021 Jan-. Available from: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK560698/

  • Lymphatic Health

  • Macronutrientes

    • see Macronutrients

  • Macronutrients

    • Haas, E. M; Levin, B. (2006). Staying Healthy with Nutrition: The Complete Guide to Diet and Nutritional Medicine. Celestial Arts.

    • Jones, D. S., Bland, J. S., & Quinn, S. (2010). Textbook of Functional Medicine. Institute for Functional Medicine.

  • Magnesium

    • Jones, D. S., Bland, J. S., & Quinn, S. (2010). Textbook of Functional Medicine. Institute for Functional Medicine.

    • Gaby, A. R. (2017). Nutritional Medicine (2nd ed.). Fritz Perlberg Publishing.

    • U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. Office of Dietary Supplements. NIH Office of Dietary Supplements. https://ods.od.nih.gov/factsheets.

  • Major Mineral Guide

    • Jones, D. S., Bland, J. S., & Quinn, S. (2010). Textbook of Functional Medicine. Institute for Functional Medicine.

    • Gaby, A. R. (2017). Nutritional Medicine (2nd ed.). Fritz Perlberg Publishing.

    • NTA Student Guide. (2019). Nutritional Therapy Association.

  • Male Fertility

    • Jones, D. S., Bland, J. S., & Quinn, S. (2010). Textbook of Functional Medicine. Institute for Functional Medicine.

    • Gaby, A. R. (2017). Nutritional Medicine (2nd ed.). Fritz Perlberg Publishing.

    • Giahi, L., Mohammadmoradi, S., Javidan, A., & Sadeghi, M. R. (2016). Nutritional modifications in male infertility: a systematic review covering 2 decades. Nutrition Reviews, 74(2), 118–130.

    • Salas-Huetos, A., Bulló, M., & Salas-Salvadó, J. (2017). Dietary patterns, foods and nutrients in male fertility parameters and fecundability: a systematic review of observational studies. Human Reproduction Update, 23(4), 371–389. https://doi-org.uws.idm.oclc.org/10.1093/humupd/dmx006 

    • U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. Office of Dietary Supplements. NIH Office of Dietary Supplements. Retrieved from https://ods.od.nih.gov/factsheets/list-all/

  • Mapa de las Comidas

    • see Daily 3 Meal Blueprint

  • Mast Cell Activation

    • Afrin, L. B., Ackerley, M. B., Bluestein, L. S., Brewer, J. H., Brook, J. B., Buchanan, A. D., Cuni, J. R., Davey, W. P., Dempsey, T. T., Dorff, S. R., Dubravec, M. S., Guggenheim, A. G., Hindman, K. J., Hoffman, B., Kaufman, D. L., Kratzer, S. J., Lee, T. M., Marantz, M. S., Maxwell, A. J., McCann, K. K., … Molderings, G. J. (2020). Diagnosis of mast cell activation syndrome: a global "consensus-2". Diagnosis (Berlin, Germany), 8(2), 137–152. https://doi.org/10.1515/dx-2020-0005

    • Ashina, K., Tsubosaka, Y., Nakamura, T., Omori, K., Kobayashi, K., Hori, M., Ozaki, H., & Murata, T. (2015). Histamine Induces Vascular Hyperpermeability by Increasing Blood Flow and Endothelial Barrier Disruption In Vivo. PloS one, 10(7), e0132367. https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0132367

    • Guo, X., Xu, X., Li, T., Yu, Q., Wang, J., Chen, Y., Ding, S., Zhu, L., Zou, G., & Zhang, X. (2021). NLRP3 Inflammasome Activation of Mast Cells by Estrogen via the Nuclear-Initiated Signaling Pathway Contributes to the Development of Endometriosis. Frontiers in Immunology, 12, 749979. https://doi-org.uws.idm.oclc.org/10.3389/fimmu.2021.749979

    • Kimata, M., Shichijo, M., Miura, T., Serizawa, I., Inagaki, N., & Nagai, H. (2000). Effects of luteolin, quercetin and baicalein on immunoglobulin E-mediated mediator release from human cultured mast cells. Clinical and experimental allergy : journal of the British Society for Allergy and Clinical Immunology, 30(4), 501–508. https://doi.org/10.1046/j.1365-2222.2000.00768.x

    • Mast Cell Activation Syndrome: The Functional Medicine Approach. Gregory A. Plotnikoff. (2022) Pathways to Wellbeing - A Functional Medicine Podcast by the Institute of Functional Medicine. Retrieved from: https://www.ifm.org/news-insights/mast-cell-activation-syndrome-the-functional-medicine-approach/

    • Theoharides, T. C., Cholevas, C., Polyzoidis, K., & Politis, A. (2021). Long-COVID syndrome-associated brain fog and chemofog: Luteolin to the rescue. BioFactors (Oxford, England), 47(2), 232–241. https://doi.org/10.1002/biof.1726

    • Theoharides, T. C., Tsilioni, I., & Ren, H. (2019). Recent advances in our understanding of mast cell activation - or should it be mast cell mediator disorders?. Expert review of clinical immunology, 15(6), 639–656. https://doi.org/10.1080/1744666X.2019.1596800

    • Theoharides, T. C., Valent, P., & Akin, C. (2015). Mast Cells, Mastocytosis, and Related Disorders. The New England journal of medicine, 373(2), 163–172. https://doi.org/10.1056/NEJMra1409760

    • Weinstock, L. B., Pace, L. A., Rezaie, A., Afrin, L. B., & Molderings, G. J. (2021). Mast Cell Activation Syndrome: A Primer for the Gastroenterologist. Digestive diseases and sciences, 66(4), 965–982. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10620-020-06264-9

    • Weng, Z., Zhang, B., Asadi, S., Sismanopoulos, N., Butcher, A., Fu, X., Katsarou-Katsari, A., Antoniou, C., & Theoharides, T. C. (2012). Quercetin is more effective than cromolyn in blocking human mast cell cytokine release and inhibits contact dermatitis and photosensitivity in humans. PloS one, 7(3), e33805. https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0033805

  • Meal Blueprint

  • Meal Blueprint for Kids

  • Meal Building Ideas

    • Author’s original concepts

  • Meal Challenge

    • Author’s original concepts

  • Meat, Dairy, & Egg Guide

    • About rbGH. Center for Food Safety. Retrieved from: https://www.centerforfoodsafety.org/issues/1044/rbgh/about-rbgh

    • Alothman, M., Hogan, S. A., Hennessy, D., Dillon, P., Kilcawley, K. N., O'Donovan, M., Tobin, J., Fenelon, M. A., & O'Callaghan, T. F. (2019). The "Grass-Fed" Milk Story: Understanding the Impact of Pasture Feeding on the Composition and Quality of Bovine Milk. Foods (Basel, Switzerland), 8(8), 350. https://doi.org/10.3390/foods8080350

    • Banaszewska, D., Biesiada-Drzazga, B., Marciniuk, M., Hrnčár, C., Arpášová, H., & Kaim-Mirowski, S. (2020). Comparison of the quality of cage and organic eggs available in retail and their content of selected macroelements. Acta scientiarum polonorum. Technologia alimentaria, 19(2), 159–167. https://doi.org/10.17306/J.AFS.0797

    • Benbrook, C. M., Davis, D. R., Heins, B. J., Latif, M. A., Leifert, C., Peterman, L., Butler, G., Faergeman, O., Abel-Caines, S., & Baranski, M. (2018). Enhancing the fatty acid profile of milk through forage-based rations, with nutrition modeling of diet outcomes. Food science & nutrition, 6(3), 681–700. https://doi.org/10.1002/fsn3.610

    • Biodynamic Principles and Practices. Biodynamics. Retrieved from: https://www.biodynamics.com/biodynamic-principles-and-practicesBovine Somatotropin bST. Food and Drug Administration. Retrieved from: https://www.fda.gov/animal-veterinary/product-safety-information/bovine-somatotropin-bst

    • Chattopadhyay M. K. (2014). Use of antibiotics as feed additives: a burning question. Frontiers in microbiology, 5, 334. https://doi.org/10.3389/fmicb.2014.00334

    • Daley, C. A., Abbott, A., Doyle, P. S., Nader, G. A., & Larson, S. (2010). A review of fatty acid profiles and antioxidant content in grass-fed and grain-fed beef. Nutrition journal, 9, 10. https://doi.org/10.1186/1475-2891-9-10

    • Graham, J. P., Boland, J. J., & Silbergeld, E. (2007). Growth promoting antibiotics in food animal production: an economic analysis. Public health reports (Washington, D.C. : 1974), 122(1), 79–87. https://doi.org/10.1177/003335490712200111

    • Grass Fed FAQs. USDA. Retrieved from: https://www.ams.usda.gov/sites/default/files/media/Grass%20Fed%20FAQ.pdf

    • Jeong, S. H., Kang, D., Lim, M. W., Kang, C. S., & Sung, H. J. (2010). Risk assessment of growth hormones and antimicrobial residues in meat. Toxicological research, 26(4), 301–313. https://doi.org/10.5487/TR.2010.26.4.301

    • Meat and Poultry Labeling Terms. USDA. Retrieved from: https://www.fsis.usda.gov/food-safety/safe-food-handling-and-preparation/food-safety-basics/meat-and-poultry-labeling-terms

    • Muurinen, J., Richert, J., Wickware, C.L. et al. Swine growth promotion with antibiotics or alternatives can increase antibiotic resistance gene mobility potential. Sci Rep 11, 5485 (2021). https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-021-84759-9

    • National Research Council (US) Committee to Study the Human Health Effects of Subtherapeutic Antibiotic Use in Animal Feeds. The Effects on Human Health of Subtherapeutic Use of Antimicrobials in Animal Feeds. Washington (DC): National Academies Press (US); 1980. Appendix K, Antibiotics In Animal Feeds. Available from: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK216502/

    • Nogoy, K., Sun, B., Shin, S., Lee, Y., Zi Li, X., Choi, S. H., & Park, S. (2022). Fatty Acid Composition of Grain- and Grass-Fed Beef and Their Nutritional Value and Health Implication. Food science of animal resources, 42(1), 18–33. https://doi.org/10.5851/kosfa.2021.e73

    • Romo Ventura, E., Konigorski, S., Rohrmann, S., Schneider, H., Stalla, G. K., Pischon, T., Linseisen, J., & Nimptsch, K. (2020). Association of dietary intake of milk and dairy products with blood concentrations of insulin-like growth factor 1 (IGF-1) in Bavarian adults. European journal of nutrition, 59(4), 1413–1420. https://doi.org/10.1007/s00394-019-01994-7

    • Vigar, V., Myers, S., Oliver, C., Arellano, J., Robinson, S., & Leifert, C. (2019). A Systematic Review of Organic Versus Conventional Food Consumption: Is There a Measurable Benefit on Human Health?. Nutrients, 12(1), 7. https://doi.org/10.3390/nu12010007

    • Why Regenerative Agriculture. Regeneration International. Retrieved from: https://regenerationinternational.org/why-regenerative-agriculture/

  • Medicinal Mushrooms

    • Stamets, P. Fungi Perfect. Mushroom Benefits at a Glance. Retreived from: https://fungi.com/pages/mushroom-benefits-at-a-glance

    • Venturella, G., Ferraro, V., Cirlincione, F., & Gargano, M. L. (2021). Medicinal Mushrooms: Bioactive Compounds, Use, and Clinical Trials. International journal of molecular sciences, 22(2), 634. https://doi.org/10.3390/ijms22020634

    • Lindequist, U., Niedermeyer, T. H., & Jülich, W. D. (2005). The pharmacological potential of mushrooms. Evidence-based complementary and alternative medicine : eCAM, 2(3), 285–299. https://doi.org/10.1093/ecam/neh107

  • Mediterranean Diet 101

    • Bakaloudi, D. et al (2021). Impact of the Level of Adherence to Mediterranean Diet on the Parameters of Metabolic Syndrome: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Observational Studies. Nutrients, 13(5). https://doi-org.uws.idm.oclc.org/10.3390/nu13051514

    • Canudas, S., et al (2020). Mediterranean Diet and Telomere Length: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis. Advances in Nutrition (Bethesda, Md.), 11(6), 1544–1554. https://doi-org.uws.idm.oclc.org/10.1093/advances/nmaa079

    • Filippou, C. D., et al (2021). Mediterranean diet and blood pressure reduction in adults with and without hypertension: A systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials. Clinical Nutrition, 40(5), 3191–3200. https://doi-org.uws.idm.oclc.org/10.1016/j.clnu.2021.01.030

    • Morze, J., et al. (2021). An updated systematic review and meta-analysis on adherence to mediterranean diet and risk of cancer. European Journal of Nutrition, 60(3), 1561–1586.

    • Quintana-Navarro, G. M., et al (2020). Long-term dietary adherence and changes in dietary intake in coronary patients after intervention with a Mediterranean diet or a low-fat diet: the CORDIOPREV randomized trial. European Journal of Nutrition, 59(5), 2099–2110.

    • Shannon, O. M.,et al (2020). Mediterranean Diet Increases Endothelial Function in Adults: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials. The Journal of Nutrition, 150(5), 1151–1159. https://doi-org.uws.idm.oclc.org/10.1093/jn/nxaa002

    • Soltani, S., Jayedi, A., Shab-Bidar, S., Becerra-Tomás, N., & Salas-Salvadó, J. (2019). Adherence to the Mediterranean Diet in Relation to All-Cause Mortality: A Systematic Review and Dose-Response Meta-Analysis of Prospective Cohort Studies. Advances in Nutrition (Bethesda, Md.), 10(6), 1029–1039. https://doi-org.uws.idm.oclc.org/10.1093/advances/nmz041

    • Mediterranean Diet. The Nutrition Source. Harvard School of Public Health. Retrieved from https://www.hsph.harvard.edu/nutritionsource/healthy-weight/diet-reviews/mediterranean-diet/ 

  • Mediterranean Meal Blueprint

    • Bakaloudi, D. et al (2021). Impact of the Level of Adherence to Mediterranean Diet on the Parameters of Metabolic Syndrome: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Observational Studies. Nutrients, 13(5). https://doi-org.uws.idm.oclc.org/10.3390/nu13051514

    • Canudas, S., et al (2020). Mediterranean Diet and Telomere Length: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis. Advances in Nutrition (Bethesda, Md.), 11(6), 1544–1554. https://doi-org.uws.idm.oclc.org/10.1093/advances/nmaa079

    • Filippou, C. D., et al (2021). Mediterranean diet and blood pressure reduction in adults with and without hypertension: A systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials. Clinical Nutrition, 40(5), 3191–3200. https://doi-org.uws.idm.oclc.org/10.1016/j.clnu.2021.01.030

    • Morze, J., et al. (2021). An updated systematic review and meta-analysis on adherence to mediterranean diet and risk of cancer. European Journal of Nutrition, 60(3), 1561–1586.

    • Quintana-Navarro, G. M., et al (2020). Long-term dietary adherence and changes in dietary intake in coronary patients after intervention with a Mediterranean diet or a low-fat diet: the CORDIOPREV randomized trial. European Journal of Nutrition, 59(5), 2099–2110.

    • Shannon, O. M.,et al (2020). Mediterranean Diet Increases Endothelial Function in Adults: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials. The Journal of Nutrition, 150(5), 1151–1159. https://doi-org.uws.idm.oclc.org/10.1093/jn/nxaa002

    • Soltani, S., Jayedi, A., Shab-Bidar, S., Becerra-Tomás, N., & Salas-Salvadó, J. (2019). Adherence to the Mediterranean Diet in Relation to All-Cause Mortality: A Systematic Review and Dose-Response Meta-Analysis of Prospective Cohort Studies. Advances in Nutrition (Bethesda, Md.), 10(6), 1029–1039. https://doi-org.uws.idm.oclc.org/10.1093/advances/nmz041

    • Mediterranean Diet. The Nutrition Source. Harvard School of Public Health. Retrieved from https://www.hsph.harvard.edu/nutritionsource/healthy-weight/diet-reviews/mediterranean-diet/ 

  • Mejora Tu Desepensa

    • see Pantry Upgrade

  • Menopause

  • Menstrual Phase Cycle Syncing Guide

  • Menstrual Hormones

  • Metabolism Campfire

    • Haas, E. M; Levin, B. (2006). Staying Healthy with Nutrition: The Complete Guide to Diet and Nutritional Medicine. Celestial Arts.

    • Jones, D. S., Bland, J. S., & Quinn, S. (2010). Textbook of Functional Medicine. Institute for Functional Medicine.

  • Mineral Status Self-Assessment

    • Weatherby, D. (2004). Signs and Symptoms Analysis from a Functional Perspective.

    • Gletsu-Miller, Nana & Wright, Breanne. (2013). Mineral Malnutrition Following Bariatric Surgery. Advances in nutrition (Bethesda, Md.). 4. 506-17. 10.3945/an.113.004341.

    • Fairweather-Tait, Susan & Cashman, Kevin. (2015). Minerals and Trace Elements. World review of nutrition and dietetics. 111. 45-52. 10.1159/000362296.

    • Reilly, Paul. (2015). The Dietary Mineral Content of Claytonia lanceolata Corms from Multiple Populations across the Columbia Plateau Region of North America.

  • Minerales para la Salud Intestinal

    • see Minerals for Gut Health

  • Minerals (NTA Foundation)

    • NTA Student Guide. (2019). Nutritional Therapy Association.

    • Haas, E. M; Levin, B. (2006). Staying Healthy with Nutrition: The Complete Guide to Diet and Nutritional Medicine. Celestial Arts.

    • Jones, D. S., Bland, J. S., & Quinn, S. (2010). Textbook of Functional Medicine. Institute for Functional Medicine.

  • Minerals for Gut Health

    • Brugger, D., & Windisch, W. (2016). Subclinical zinc deficiency impairs pancreatic digestive enzyme activity and digestive capacity of weaned piglets. British Journal of Nutrition, 116(3), 425-433. doi:10.1017/S0007114516002105

    • Cherayil, B. J., Ellenbogen, S., & Shanmugam, N. N. (2011). Iron and intestinal immunity. Current opinion in gastroenterology, 27(6), 523–528. https://doi.org/10.1097/MOG.0b013e32834a4cd1

    • Dostal, A., Lacroix, C., Pham, V. T., Zimmermann, M. B., Del'homme, C., Bernalier-Donadille, A., & Chassard, C. (2014). Iron supplementation promotes gut microbiota metabolic activity but not colitis markers in human gut microbiota-associated rats. The British journal of nutrition, 111(12), 2135–2145. https://doi.org/10.1017/S000711451400021X

    • Duntas L. H. (2009). Selenium and inflammation: underlying anti-inflammatory mechanisms. Hormone and metabolic research = Hormon- und Stoffwechselforschung = Hormones et metabolisme, 41(6), 443–447. https://doi.org/10.1055/s-0029-1220724

    • Kudva, A. K., Shay, A. E., & Prabhu, K. S. (2015). Selenium and inflammatory bowel disease. American journal of physiology. Gastrointestinal and liver physiology, 309(2), G71–G77. https://doi.org/10.1152/ajpgi.00379.2014

    • Li, S., Zhao, Q., Zhang, K., Sun, W., Li, J., Guo, X., Yin, J., Zhang, J., & Tang, C. (2021). Selenium Deficiency-Induced Pancreatic Pathology Is Associated with Oxidative Stress and Energy Metabolism Disequilibrium. Biological Trace Element Research, 199(1), 154–165. https://doi-org.uws.idm.oclc.org/10.1007/s12011-020-02140-9

    • Murakami, K., Sasaki, S., Okubo, H., Takahashi, Y., Hosoi, Y., Itabashi, M., & Freshmen in Dietetic Courses Study II Group (2007). Association between dietary fiber, water and magnesium intake and functional constipation among young Japanese women. European journal of clinical nutrition, 61(5), 616–622. https://doi.org/10.1038/sj.ejcn.1602573

    • Obideen, Kamil M.D.; Wehbi, Mohammad M.D.; Shaukat, Aasma M.D.; Cai, Qiang M.D.* THE EFFECT OF MAGNESIUM SULFATE ON THE HUMAN GALLBLADDER, American Journal of Gastroenterology: October 2004 - Volume 99 - Issue - p S47

    • Pham-Huy, L. A., He, H., & Pham-Huy, C. (2008). Free radicals, antioxidants in disease and health. International journal of biomedical science : IJBS, 4(2), 89–96.

    • Puscas, I., Nadaban, F., Voicu, L., Lerintiu, A., Kovács, T., Blaj, S., Turi, Z., & Orbán, I. (1977). Magnesium and gastric acid secretion. Acta hepato-gastroenterologica, 24(4), 288–292.

    • Reed, S., Neuman, H., Moscovich, S., Glahn, R., Koren, O., & Tako, E. (2015). Chronic Zinc Deficiency Alters Chick Gut Microbiota Composition and Function. Nutrients, 7(12), 9768–9784. MDPI AG. Retrieved from http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/nu7125497

    • Schepens, M. A. A., Schonewille, A. J., Vink, C., van Schothorst, E. M., Kramer, E., Hendriks, T., Brummer, R.-J., Keijer, J., van der Meer, R., & Bovee-Oudenhoven, I. M. J. (2009). Supplemental calcium attenuates the colitis-related increase in diarrhea, intestinal permeability, and extracellular matrix breakdown in HLA-B27 transgenic rats. The Journal of Nutrition, 139(8), 1525–1533. https://doi-org.uws.idm.oclc.org/10.3945/jn.109.105205

    • Skrovanek, S., DiGuilio, K., Bailey, R., Huntington, W., Urbas, R., Mayilvaganan, B., Mercogliano, G., & Mullin, J. M. (2014). Zinc and gastrointestinal disease. World journal of gastrointestinal pathophysiology, 5(4), 496–513. https://doi.org/10.4291/wjgp.v5.i4.496

    • Wessling-Resnick M. (2010). Iron homeostasis and the inflammatory response. Annual review of nutrition, 30, 105–122. https://doi.org/10.1146/annurev.nutr.012809.104804

  • Mitochondrial Health

    • Pizzorno J. (2014). Mitochondria-Fundamental to Life and Health. Integrative medicine (Encinitas, Calif.), 13(2), 8–15.

    • Jones, D. S., Bland, J. S., & Quinn, S. (2010). Textbook of Functional Medicine. Institute for Functional Medicine.

    • Gaby, A. R. (2017). Nutritional Medicine (2nd ed.). Fritz Perlberg Publishing.

    • Herst, P. M., Rowe, M. R., Carson, G. M., & Berridge, M. V. (2017). Functional Mitochondria in Health and Disease. Frontiers in endocrinology, 8, 296. https://doi.org/10.3389/fendo.2017.00296

    • Meyer JN, Leuthner TC, Luz AL. Mitochondrial fusion, fission, and mitochondrial toxicity. Toxicology. 2017 Nov 1;391:42-53. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.tox.2017.07.019 

  • Modelo de un Plato

    • see “Meal Blueprint”

  • Mold Exposure

  • My WHY Activity

    • Author’s original concepts

  • NAFLD 101

    • Berná, G., & Romero-Gomez, M. (2020). The role of nutrition in non-alcoholic fatty liver disease: Pathophysiology and management. Liver international : official journal of the International Association for the Study of the Liver, 40 Suppl 1, 102–108. https://doi.org/10.1111/liv.14360

    • Byrne, C. D., & Targher, G. (2015). NAFLD: a multisystem disease. Journal of hepatology, 62(1 Suppl), S47–S64. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jhep.2014.12.012

    • Chakravarthy, M. V., Waddell, T., Banerjee, R., & Guess, N. (2020). Nutrition and Nonalcoholic Fatty Liver Disease: Current Perspectives. Gastroenterology clinics of North America, 49(1), 63–94. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.gtc.2019.09.003

    • Chashmniam, S., Mirhafez, S. R., Dehabeh, M., Hariri, M., Azimi Nezhad, M., & Nobakht M. Gh, B. F. (2019). A pilot study of the effect of phospholipid curcumin on serum metabolomic profile in patients with non-alcoholic fatty liver disease: a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial. European Journal of Clinical Nutrition, 73(9), 1224–1235. https://doi-org.uws.idm.oclc.org/10.1038/s41430-018-0386-5

    • Chen, J., & Vitetta, L. (2020). Gut Microbiota Metabolites in NAFLD Pathogenesis and Therapeutic Implications. International journal of molecular sciences, 21(15), 5214. https://doi.org/10.3390/ijms21155214

    • Friedman, S. L., Neuschwander-Tetri, B. A., Rinella, M., & Sanyal, A. J. (2018). Mechanisms of NAFLD development and therapeutic strategies. Nature medicine, 24(7), 908–922. https://doi.org/10.1038/s41591-018-0104-9

    • Haigh, L., Kirk, C., El Gendy, K., Gallacher, J., Errington, L., Mathers, J. C., & Anstee, Q. M. (2022). The effectiveness and acceptability of Mediterranean diet and calorie restriction in non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD): A systematic review and meta-analysis. Clinical nutrition (Edinburgh, Scotland), 41(9), 1913–1931. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.clnu.2022.06.037

    • Meroni, M., Longo, M., Rustichelli, A., & Dongiovanni, P. (2020). Nutrition and Genetics in NAFLD: The Perfect Binomium. International journal of molecular sciences, 21(8), 2986. https://doi.org/10.3390/ijms21082986

    • Pour, F. K., Aryaeian, N., Mokhtare, M., Mirnasrollahi Parsa, R. S., Jannani, L., Agah, S., Fallah, S., & Moradi, N. (2020). The effect of saffron supplementation on some inflammatory and oxidative markers, leptin, adiponectin, and body composition in patients with nonalcoholic fatty liver disease: A double-blind randomized clinical trial. Phytotherapy Research : PTR, 34(12), 3367–3378. https://doi-org.uws.idm.oclc.org/10.1002/ptr.6791

    • Tanase, D. M., Gosav, E. M., Costea, C. F., Ciocoiu, M., Lacatusu, C. M., Maranduca, M. A., Ouatu, A., & Floria, M. (2020). The Intricate Relationship between Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus (T2DM), Insulin Resistance (IR), and Nonalcoholic Fatty Liver Disease (NAFLD). Journal of diabetes research, 2020, 3920196. https://doi.org/10.1155/2020/3920196

    • Tilg, H., Adolph, T. E., Dudek, M., & Knolle, P. (2021). Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease: the interplay between metabolism, microbes and immunity. Nature metabolism, 3(12), 1596–1607. https://doi.org/10.1038/s42255-021-00501-9

    • Vancells Lujan, P., Viñas Esmel, E., & Sacanella Meseguer, E. (2021). Overview of Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease (NAFLD) and the Role of Sugary Food Consumption and Other Dietary Components in Its Development. Nutrients, 13(5), 1442. https://doi.org/10.3390/nu13051442

  • Names for Sugar

    • Artificial sweeteners and other sugar substitutes. Mayo Clinic. Retrieved from: https://www.mayoclinic.org/healthy-lifestyle/nutrition-and-healthy-eating/in-depth/artificial-sweeteners/art-20046936

    • Sugar Alcohols. Yale New Haven Hospital. Retrieved from: https://www.ynhh.org/services/nutrition/sugar-alcohol

    • Sugar Synonyms: 56 Different names for Sugar. Virta Health. Retrieved from: https://www.virtahealth.com/blog/names-for-sugar

    • Types of Sugar. Healthline. Retrieved from: https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/56-different-names-for-sugar

  • Nutrient Tracking Form

    • author’s original concept

  • Nutrientes para Apoyar a la Salud Intestinal

    • see Nutrients to Support Gut Health

  • Nutrients to Support Gut Health

    • Aleman, R. S., Paz, D., Cedillos, R., Tabora, M., Olson, D. W., & Aryana, K. (2023). Attributes of Culture Bacteria as Influenced by Ingredients That Help Treat Leaky Gut. Microorganisms, 11(4), 893. https://doi.org/10.3390/microorganisms11040893

    • Authier, H., Bardot, V., Berthomier, L., Bertrand, B., Blondeau, C., Holowacz, S., & Coste, A. (2022). Synergistic Effects of Licorice Root and Walnut Leaf Extracts on Gastrointestinal Candidiasis, Inflammation and Gut Microbiota Composition in Mice. Microbiology spectrum, 10(2), e0235521. https://doi.org/10.1128/spectrum.02355-21

    • Chen, L., Kan, J., Zheng, N., Li, B., Hong, Y., Yan, J., Tao, X., Wu, G., Ma, J., Zhu, W., Sheng, L., Chen, L., Li, B., Zhong, J., Du, J., & Li, H. (2021). A botanical dietary supplement from white peony and licorice attenuates nonalcoholic fatty liver disease by modulating gut microbiota and reducing inflammation. Phytomedicine : international journal of phytotherapy and phytopharmacology, 91, 153693. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.phymed.2021.153693

    • Cristofori, F., Dargenio, V. N., Dargenio, C., Miniello, V. L., Barone, M., & Francavilla, R. (2021). Anti-Inflammatory and Immunomodulatory Effects of Probiotics in Gut Inflammation: A Door to the Body. Frontiers in immunology, 12, 578386. https://doi.org/10.3389/fimmu.2021.578386

    • Dziewiecka, H., Buttar, H. S., Kasperska, A., Ostapiuk-Karolczuk, J., Domagalska, M., Cichoń, J., & Skarpańska-Stejnborn, A. (2022). A Systematic Review of the Influence of Bovine Colostrum Supplementation on Leaky Gut Syndrome in Athletes: Diagnostic Biomarkers and Future Directions. Nutrients, 14(12), 2512. https://doi.org/10.3390/nu14122512

    • Ismail, R. I. H., Awad, H. A., Imam, S. S., Gad, G. I., Aboushady, N. M., Abdou, R. M., Eissa, D. S., Azzam, N. T., Barakat, M. M., Yassin, M. M., & Barakat, N. M. (2021). Gut priming with bovine colostrum and T regulatory cells in preterm neonates: a randomized controlled trial. Pediatric research, 90(3), 650–656. https://doi.org/10.1038/s41390-020-01344-y

    • Khoshbin, K., & Camilleri, M. (2020). Effects of dietary components on intestinal permeability in health and disease. American journal of physiology. Gastrointestinal and liver physiology, 319(5), G589–G608. https://doi.org/10.1152/ajpgi.00245.2020

    • Leeuwendaal, N. K., Stanton, C., O'Toole, P. W., & Beresford, T. P. (2022). Fermented Foods, Health and the Gut Microbiome. Nutrients, 14(7), 1527. https://doi.org/10.3390/nu14071527

    • Liu Z, Lin X, Huang G, et al.2014. Prebiotic effects of almonds and almond skins on intestinal microbiota in healthy adult humans. Anaerobe, 26:1-6.Goto, K., S. Kanaya, et al. (1998). "The influence of tea catechins on fecal flora of elderly residents in long-term care facilities." Ann Long-Term Care 6: 43-48.

    • Marcelino, G., Hiane, P. A., Freitas, K. C., Santana, L. F., Pott, A., Donadon, J. R., & Guimarães, R. C. A. (2019). Effects of Olive Oil and Its Minor Components on Cardiovascular Diseases, Inflammation, and Gut Microbiota. Nutrients, 11(8), 1826. https://doi.org/10.3390/nu11081826

    • Millman, J. F., Okamoto, S., Teruya, T., Uema, T., Ikematsu, S., Shimabukuro, M., & Masuzaki, H. (2021). Extra-virgin olive oil and the gut-brain axis: influence on gut microbiota, mucosal immunity, and cardiometabolic and cognitive health. Nutrition reviews, 79(12), 1362–1374. https://doi.org/10.1093/nutrit/nuaa148

    • Perna, S., Alalwan, T. A., Alaali, Z., Alnashaba, T., Gasparri, C., Infantino, V., Hammad, L., Riva, A., Petrangolini, G., Allegrini, P., & Rondanelli, M. (2019). The Role of Glutamine in the Complex Interaction between Gut Microbiota and Health: A Narrative Review. International journal of molecular sciences, 20(20), 5232. https://doi.org/10.3390/ijms20205232

    • Sanctuary, M. R., Kain, J. N., Chen, S. Y., Kalanetra, K., Lemay, D. G., Rose, D. R., Yang, H. T., Tancredi, D. J., German, J. B., Slupsky, C. M., Ashwood, P., Mills, D. A., Smilowitz, J. T., & Angkustsiri, K. (2019). Pilot study of probiotic/colostrum supplementation on gut function in children with autism and gastrointestinal symptoms. PloS one, 14(1), e0210064. https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0210064

    • Suzuki T. (2020). Regulation of the intestinal barrier by nutrients: The role of tight junctions. Animal science journal = Nihon chikusan Gakkaiho, 91(1), e13357. https://doi.org/10.1111/asj.13357

    • Tzounis, X., A. Rodriguez-Mateos, et al. (2011). "Prebiotic evaluation of cocoa-derived flavanols in healthy humans by using a randomized, controlled, double-blind, crossover intervention study." Am J Clin Nutr 93(1): 62-72.

  • Nutrition for Bone Health

    • Bommu, V. J. L., & Mirza, L. (2021). Osteoporosis Can Be the Sole Presentation in Celiac Disease. Cureus, 13(12), e20602. https://doi.org/10.7759/cureus.20602

    • Bonjour J. P. (2005). Dietary protein: an essential nutrient for bone health. Journal of the American College of Nutrition, 24(6 Suppl), 526S–36S. https://doi.org/10.1080/07315724.2005.10719501

    • Cashman K. D. (2007). Diet, nutrition, and bone health. The Journal of nutrition, 137(11 Suppl), 2507S–2512S. https://doi.org/10.1093/jn/137.11.2507S

    • Kotze, L. M., Skare, T., Vinholi, A., Jurkonis, L., & Nisihara, R. (2016). Impact of a gluten-free diet on bone mineral density in celiac patients. Revista espanola de enfermedades digestivas : organo oficial de la Sociedad Espanola de Patologia Digestiva, 108(2), 84–88. https://doi.org/10.17235/reed.2015.3953/2015

    • Muñoz-Garach, A., García-Fontana, B., & Muñoz-Torres, M. (2020). Nutrients and Dietary Patterns Related to Osteoporosis. Nutrients, 12(7), 1986. https://doi.org/10.3390/nu12071986

    • Palacios C. (2006). The role of nutrients in bone health, from A to Z. Critical reviews in food science and nutrition, 46(8), 621–628. https://doi.org/10.1080/10408390500466174

    • Price, C. T., Langford, J. R., & Liporace, F. A. (2012). Essential Nutrients for Bone Health and a Review of their Availability in the Average North American Diet. The open orthopaedics journal, 6, 143–149. https://doi.org/10.2174/1874325001206010143

    • Rizzoli, R., Abraham, C., & Brandi, M. L. (2014). Nutrition and bone health: turning knowledge and beliefs into healthy behaviour. Current medical research and opinion, 30(1), 131–141. https://doi.org/10.1185/03007995.2013.847410

    • Weaver C. M. (2017). Nutrition and bone health. Oral diseases, 23(4), 412–415. https://doi.org/10.1111/odi.12515

  • Nutrition for Headaches & Migraines

    • Diener, H. C., Rahlfs, V. W., & Danesch, U. (2004). The first placebo-controlled trial of a special butterbur root extract for the prevention of migraine: reanalysis of efficacy criteria. European Neurology, 51(2), 89–97. https://doi-org.uws.idm.oclc.org/10.1159/000076535

    • Grant E. C. (1979). Food allergies and migraine. Lancet (London, England), 1(8123), 966–969. https://doi.org/10.1016/s0140-6736(79)91735-5

    • Headaches. Cleveland Clinic. Retrieved from https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/diseases/9639-headaches

    • Headaches. Mayo Clinic. Retrieved from https://www.mayoclinic.org/symptoms/headache/

    • Mauskop, A., & Varughese, J. (2012). Why all migraine patients should be treated with magnesium. Journal of neural transmission (Vienna, Austria : 1996), 119(5), 575–579. https://doi.org/10.1007/s00702-012-0790-2

    • Ramadan, N. M., Halvorson, H., Vande-Linde, A., Levine, S. R., Helpern, J. A., & Welch, K. M. (1989). Low brain magnesium in migraine. Headache, 29(9), 590–593. https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1526-4610.1989.hed2909590.x

    • Ramsden, C. E., Faurot, K. R., Zamora, D., Suchindran, C. M., MacIntosh, B. A., Gaylord, S., Ringel, A., Hibbeln, J. R., Feldstein, A. E., Mori, T. A., Barden, A., Lynch, C., Coble, R., Mas, E., Palsson, O., Barrow, D. A., & Mann, J. D. (2013). Targeted alteration of dietary n-3 and n-6 fatty acids for the treatment of chronic headaches: A randomized trial. Pain, 154(11), 2441–2451. https://doi-org.uws.idm.oclc.org/10.1016/j.pain.2013.07.028

    • Thompson, D. F., & Saluja, H. S. (2017). Prophylaxis of migraine headaches with riboflavin: A systematic review. Journal of Clinical Pharmacy and Therapeutics, 42(4), 394–403. https://doi-org.uws.idm.oclc.org/10.1111/jcpt.12548

  • Nutrition for Immune Tolerance

    • Abdullah, M., Chai, P. S., Loh, C. Y., Chong, M. Y., Quay, H. W., Vidyadaran, S., Seman, Z., Kandiah, M., & Seow, H. F. (2011). Carica papaya increases regulatory T cells and reduces IFN-γ+ CD4+ T cells in healthy human subjects. Molecular nutrition & food research, 55(5), 803–806. https://doi.org/10.1002/mnfr.201100087

    • Cohen, Joe. All About Regulatory T cells (Tregs) & How to Increase Them. Self-Hacked. Retrieved from: https://selfhack.com/blog/treg/

    • Chen, J. H., Huang, P. H., Lee, C. C., Chen, P. Y., & Chen, H. C. (2013). A bovine whey protein extract can induce the generation of regulatory T cells and shows potential to alleviate asthma symptoms in a murine asthma model. The British journal of nutrition, 109(10), 1813–1820. https://doi.org/10.1017/S0007114512003947

    • Corthay A. (2009). How do regulatory T cells work?. Scandinavian journal of immunology, 70(4), 326–336. https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1365-3083.2009.02308.x

    • Cui, H., Cai, Y., Wang, L., Jia, B., Li, J., Zhao, S., Chu, X., Lin, J., Zhang, X., Bian, Y., & Zhuang, P. (2018). Berberine Regulates Treg/Th17 Balance to Treat Ulcerative Colitis Through Modulating the Gut Microbiota in the Colon. Frontiers in pharmacology, 9, 571. https://doi.org/10.3389/fphar.2018.00571

    • Dennis-Wall, J. C., Culpepper, T., Nieves, C., Jr, Rowe, C. C., Burns, A. M., Rusch, C. T., Federico, A., Ukhanova, M., Waugh, S., Mai, V., Christman, M. C., & Langkamp-Henken, B. (2017). Probiotics (Lactobacillus gasseri KS-13, Bifidobacterium bifidum G9-1, and Bifidobacterium longum MM-2) improve rhinoconjunctivitis-specific quality of life in individuals with seasonal allergies: a double-blind, placebo-controlled, randomized trial. The American journal of clinical nutrition, 105(3), 758–767. https://doi.org/10.3945/ajcn.116.140012

    • Dimeloe, S., Nanzer, A., Ryanna, K., & Hawrylowicz, C. (2010). Regulatory T cells, inflammation and the allergic response-The role of glucocorticoids and Vitamin D. The Journal of steroid biochemistry and molecular biology, 120(2-3), 86–95. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jsbmb.2010.02.029

    • Dong C. (2021). Cytokine Regulation and Function in T Cells. Annual review of immunology, 39, 51–76. https://doi.org/10.1146/annurev-immunol-061020-053702

    • Eggenhuizen PJ, Ng BH, Ooi JD. Treg Enhancing Therapies to Treat Autoimmune Diseases. Int J Mol Sci. 2020 Sep 23;21(19):7015. doi: 10.3390/ijms21197015. PMID: 32977677; PMCID: PMC7582931.

    • Ehteshamfar, S. M., Akhbari, M., Afshari, J. T., Seyedi, M., Nikfar, B., Shapouri-Moghaddam, A., Ghanbarzadeh, E., & Momtazi-Borojeni, A. A. (2020). Anti-inflammatory and immune-modulatory impacts of berberine on activation of autoreactive T cells in autoimmune inflammation. Journal of cellular and molecular medicine, 24(23), 13573–13588. https://doi.org/10.1111/jcmm.16049

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    • Issazadeh-Navikas, S., Teimer, R., & Bockermann, R. (2012). Influence of dietary components on regulatory T cells. Molecular medicine (Cambridge, Mass.), 18(1), 95–110. https://doi.org/10.2119/molmed.2011.00311

    • Jiang, Z., & Wu, C. (2022). Reciprocal Interactions Between Regulatory T Cells and Intestinal Epithelial Cells. Frontiers in immunology, 13, 951339. https://doi.org/10.3389/fimmu.2022.951339

    • Kasahara, H., Kondo, T., Nakatsukasa, H., Chikuma, S., Ito, M., Ando, M., Kurebayashi, Y., Sekiya, T., Yamada, T., Okamoto, S., & Yoshimura, A. (2017). Generation of allo-antigen-specific induced Treg stabilized by vitamin C treatment and its application for prevention of acute graft versus host disease model. International immunology, 29(10), 457–469. https://doi.org/10.1093/intimm/dxx060

    • Kunisawa J, Hashimoto E, Ishikawa I, Kiyono H (2012) A Pivotal Role of Vitamin B9 in the Maintenance of Regulatory T Cells In Vitro and In Vivo. PLoS ONE 7(2): e32094. https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0032094

    • Lai, Z.-W., Hanczko, R., Bonilla, E., Caza, T.N., Clair, B., Bartos, A., Miklossy, G., Jimah, J., Doherty, E., Tily, H., Francis, L., Garcia, R., Dawood, M., Yu, J., Ramos, I., Coman, I., Faraone, S.V., Phillips, P.E. and Perl, A. (2012), N-acetylcysteine reduces disease activity by blocking mammalian target of rapamycin in T cells from systemic lupus erythematosus patients: A randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial. Arthritis & Rheumatism, 64: 2937-2946. https://doi.org/10.1002/art.34502

    • Lee, S. H., Park, M. J., Lee, S. H., & Cho, M. L. (2016). Coenzyme Q10 Exerts Anti-Inflammatory Activity and Induces Treg in Graft Versus Host Disease. Journal of medicinal food, 19(3), 238–244. https://doi.org/10.1089/jmf.2015.3535

    • Lowder, T., Dugger, K., Deshane, J., Estell, K., & Schwiebert, L. M. (2010). Repeated bouts of aerobic exercise enhance regulatory T cell responses in a murine asthma model. Brain, behavior, and immunity, 24(1), 153–159. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.bbi.2009.09.011

    • Ma, C., Ma, Z., Fu, Q., & Ma, S. (2013). Curcumin attenuates allergic airway inflammation by regulation of CD4+CD25+ regulatory T cells (Tregs)/Th17 balance in ovalbumin-sensitized mice. Fitoterapia, 87, 57–64. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.fitote.2013.02.014

    • Mageswary, M. U., Ang, X. Y., Lee, B. K., Chung, Y. F., Azhar, S. N. A., Hamid, I. J. A., Bakar, H. A., Roslan, N. S., Liu, X., Kang, X., Dai, L., Sreenivasan, S., Taib, F., Zhang, H., & Liong, M. T. (2022). Probiotic Bifidobacterium lactis Probio-M8 treated and prevented acute RTI, reduced antibiotic use and hospital stay in hospitalized young children: a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled study. European journal of nutrition, 61(3), 1679–1691. https://doi.org/10.1007/s00394-021-02689-8

    • Park, M. J., Moon, S. J., Lee, S. H., Yang, E. J., Min, J. K., Cho, S. G., Yang, C. W., Park, S. H., Kim, H. Y., & Cho, M. L. (2013). Curcumin attenuates acute graft-versus-host disease severity via in vivo regulations on Th1, Th17 and regulatory T cells. PloS one, 8(6), e67171. https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0067171

    • Regulatory T Cells. Cleveland Clinic. Retrieved from: https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/body/23580-regulatory-t-cells

      Schmitt, A. K., Puppa, M. A., Wessels, I., & Rink, L. (2022). Vitamin D3 and zinc synergistically induce regulatory T cells and suppress interferon-γ production in mixed lymphocyte culture. The Journal of nutritional biochemistry, 102, 108942. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jnutbio.2022.108942

    • Spaiser, S. J., Culpepper, T., Nieves, C., Jr, Ukhanova, M., Mai, V., Percival, S. S., Christman, M. C., & Langkamp-Henken, B. (2015). Lactobacillus gasseri KS-13, Bifidobacterium bifidum G9-1, and Bifidobacterium longum MM-2 Ingestion Induces a Less Inflammatory Cytokine Profile and a Potentially Beneficial Shift in Gut Microbiota in Older Adults: A Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled, Crossover Study. Journal of the American College of Nutrition, 34(6), 459–469. https://doi.org/10.1080/07315724.2014.983249

    • Tan, J., Taitz, J., Sun, S. M., Langford, L., Ni, D., & Macia, L. (2022). Your Regulatory T Cells Are What You Eat: How Diet and Gut Microbiota Affect Regulatory T Cell Development. Frontiers in nutrition, 9, 878382. https://doi.org/10.3389/fnut.2022.878382

    • Qiu, D., Zhang, W., Song, Z., Xue, M., Zhang, Y., Yang, Y., Tong, C., & Cai, D. (2022). Berberine suppresses cecal ligation and puncture induced intestinal injury by enhancing Treg cell function. International immunopharmacology, 106, 108564. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.intimp.2022.108564

    • Ushiroda, C., Takagi, T., Fuke, N., Mizushima, K., Hirai, Y., Higashimura, Y., Harusato, A., Kamada, K., Uchiyama, K., Ishikawa, T., Aizawa, K., Suganuma, H., Itoh, Y., & Naito, Y. (2022). Lycopene intake induces colonic regulatory T cells in mice and suppresses food allergy symptoms. Pediatric allergy and immunology : official publication of the European Society of Pediatric Allergy and Immunology, 33(1), e13691. https://doi.org/10.1111/pai.13691

    • Wan, Y. Y., & Flavell, R. A. (2007). 'Yin-Yang' functions of transforming growth factor-beta and T regulatory cells in immune regulation. Immunological reviews, 220, 199–213. https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1600-065X.2007.00565.x

    • Wang, K. C., Tsai, C. P., Lee, C. L., Chen, S. Y., Lin, G. J., Yen, M. H., Sytwu, H. K., & Chen, S. J. (2013). α-Lipoic acid enhances endogenous peroxisome-proliferator-activated receptor-γ to ameliorate experimental autoimmune encephalomyelitis in mice. Clinical science (London, England : 1979), 125(7), 329–340. https://doi.org/10.1042/CS20120560

    • Wong, C. P., Nguyen, L. P., Noh, S. K., Bray, T. M., Bruno, R. S., & Ho, E. (2011). Induction of regulatory T cells by green tea polyphenol EGCG. Immunology letters, 139(1-2), 7–13. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.imlet.2011.04.009

    • Yao, Y., Chen, C. L., Yu, D., & Liu, Z. (2021). Roles of follicular helper and regulatory T cells in allergic diseases and allergen immunotherapy. Allergy, 76(2), 456–470. https://doi.org/10.1111/all.14639

    • Yousefi, Z., Mirsanei, Z., Bitaraf, F. S., Mahdavi, S., Mirzaii, M., & Jafari, R. (2022). Dose-dependent effects of oleuropein administration on regulatory T-cells in patients with rheumatoid arthritis: An in vitro approach. International journal of immunopathology and pharmacology, 36, 3946320221086084. https://doi.org/10.1177/03946320221086084

    • Zhao, G. J., Lu, Z. Q., Tang, L. M., Wu, Z. S., Wang, D. W., Zheng, J. Y., & Qiu, Q. M. (2012). Curcumin inhibits suppressive capacity of naturally occurring CD4+CD25+ regulatory T cells in mice in vitro. International immunopharmacology, 14(1), 99–106. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.intimp.2012.06.016

    • Zhou, Jing & Lu, Yi & Wu, Wei & Feng, Yunhai. (2021). Taurine promotes the production of CD4+CD25+FOXP3+ Treg cells through regulating IL-35/STAT1 pathway in a mouse allergic rhinitis model. Allergy, Asthma & Clinical Immunology. 17. 10.1186/s13223-021-00562-1.

  • Nutrition for Mental Health

    • Areni Altun, Helen Brown, Cassandra Szoeke, Alicia M Goodwill, The Mediterranean dietary pattern and depression risk: A systematic review, Neurology, Psychiatry and Brain Research, Volume 33, 2019, Pages 1-10, ISSN 0941-9500

    • Cenit, M. C., Sanz, Y., & Codoñer-Franch, P. (2017). Influence of gut microbiota on neuropsychiatric disorders. World journal of gastroenterology, 23(30), 5486–5498.

    • Firth, J., Marx, W., Dash, S., Carney, R., Teasdale, S. B., Solmi, M., Stubbs, B., Schuch, F. B., Carvalho, A. F., Jacka, F., & Sarris, J. (2019). The Effects of Dietary Improvement on Symptoms of Depression and Anxiety: A Meta-Analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials. Psychosomatic medicine, 81(3), 265–280.

    • Francis HM, Stevenson RJ, Chambers JR, Gupta D, Newey B, Lim CK (2019) A brief diet intervention can reduce symptoms of depression in young adults – A randomised controlled trial. PLoS ONE 14(10): e0222768.

    • G. Grases, M. A. Colom, R. A. Fernandez, A. Costa-Bauzá, F. Grases, "Evidence of Higher Oxidative Status in Depression and Anxiety", Oxidative Medicine and Cellular Longevity, vol. 2014, Article ID 430216, 5 pages, 2014.

    • Gibson-Smith, D., Bot, M., Brouwer, I.A. et al. Association of food groups with depression and anxiety disorders. Eur J Nutr 59, 767–778 (2020).

    • Huang, Q., Liu, H., Suzuki, K., Ma, S., & Liu, C. (2019). Linking What We Eat to Our Mood: A Review of Diet, Dietary Antioxidants, and Depression. Antioxidants (Basel, Switzerland), 8(9), 376.

    • Jacka, F. N., O'Neil, A., Opie, R., Itsiopoulos, C., Cotton, S., Mohebbi, M., Castle, D., Dash, S., Mihalopoulos, C., Chatterton, M. L., Brazionis, L., Dean, O. M., Hodge, A. M., & Berk, M. (2017). A randomised controlled trial of dietary improvement for adults with major depression (the 'SMILES' trial). BMC medicine, 15(1), 23.

    • Larrieu, T., & Layé, S. (2018). Food for Mood: Relevance of Nutritional Omega-3 Fatty Acids for Depression and Anxiety. Frontiers in physiology, 9, 1047.

    • Lee, J., Pase, M., Pipingas, A., Raubenheimer, J., Thurgood, M., Villalon, L., Macpherson, H., Gibbs, A., & Scholey, A. (2015). Switching to a 10-day Mediterranean-style diet improves mood and cardiovascular function in a controlled crossover study. Nutrition (Burbank, Los Angeles County, Calif.), 31(5), 647–652.

    • Matison, A. P., Mather, K. A., Flood, V. M., & Reppermund, S. (2021). Associations between nutrition and the incidence of depression in middle-aged and older adults: A systematic review and meta-analysis of prospective observational population-based studies. Ageing Research Reviews, 70. https://doi-org.uws.idm.oclc.org/10.1016/j.arr.2021.101403

    • McNamara R. K. (2015). Mitigation of Inflammation-Induced Mood Dysregulation by Long-Chain Omega-3 Fatty Acids. Journal of the American College of Nutrition, 34 Suppl 1(0 1), 48–55. https://doi.org/10.1080/07315724.2015.1080527

    • Molendijk, M., Molero, P., Ortuño Sánchez-Pedreño, F., Van der Does, W., & Angel Martínez-González, M. (2018). Diet quality and depression risk: A systematic review and dose-response meta-analysis of prospective studies. Journal of Affective Disorders, 226, 346–354. https://doi-org.uws.idm.oclc.org/10.1016/j.jad.2017.09.022

    • Mujcic, R., & J Oswald, A. (2016). Evolution of Well-Being and Happiness After Increases in Consumption of Fruit and Vegetables. American journal of public health, 106(8), 1504–1510.

    • Sadeghi O, Keshteli AH, Afshar H, Esmaillzadeh A, Adibi P. Adherence to Mediterranean dietary pattern is inversely associated with depression, anxiety and psychological distress. Nutritional Neuroscience. 2021 Apr;24(4):248-259. DOI: 10.1080/1028415x.2019.1620425. PMID: 31185883.

    • Taylor, A. M., Thompson, S. V., Edwards, C. G., Musaad, S., Khan, N. A., & Holscher, H. D. (2020). Associations among diet, the gastrointestinal microbiota, and negative emotional states in adults. Nutritional neuroscience, 23(12), 983–992. https://doi.org/10.1080/1028415X.2019.1582578

  • Nutrition for Methylation

    • Hiraoka, M., & Kagawa, Y. (2017). Genetic polymorphisms and folate status. Congenital anomalies, 57(5), 142–149. https://doi.org/10.1111/cga.12232

    • Huo, Y., Zou, H., Lang, M., Ji, S. X., Yin, X. L., Zheng, Z., Liu, W., Chen, C. L., Yuan, R. D., & Ye, J. (2013). Association between MTHFR C677T polymorphism and primary open-angle glaucoma: a meta-analysis. Gene, 512(2), 179–184. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.gene.2012.10.067

    • Kresser, C. Treating Methylation: Are We Over-supplementing? Retrieved from: https://kresserinstitute.com/treating-methylation-supplementing/

    • Kresser, C. RHR: Methylation: Are We Supplementing Too Much?—with Dr. Kara Fitzgerald Retrieved from: https://chriskresser.com/methylation-are-we-supplementing-too-much-with-dr-kara-fitzgerald/

    • Levin, B. L., & Varga, E. (2016). MTHFR: Addressing Genetic Counseling Dilemmas Using Evidence-Based Literature. Journal of genetic counseling, 25(5), 901–911. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10897-016-9956-7

    • Li, Y., Qiu, S., Shi, J., Guo, Y., Li, Z., Cheng, Y., & Liu, Y. (2020). Association between MTHFR C677T/A1298C and susceptibility to autism spectrum disorders: a meta-analysis. BMC pediatrics, 20(1), 449. https://doi.org/10.1186/s12887-020-02330-3

    • Liew, S. C., & Gupta, E. D. (2015). Methylenetetrahydrofolate reductase (MTHFR) C677T polymorphism: epidemiology, metabolism and the associated diseases. European journal of medical genetics, 58(1), 1–10. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ejmg.2014.10.004

    • Lisboa, J. V. C., Ribeiro, M. R., Luna, R. C. P., Lima, R. P. A., Nascimento, R. A. F. D., Monteiro, M. G. C. A., Lima, K. Q. F., Fechine, C. P. N. D. S., Oliveira, N. F. P., Persuhn, D. C., Veras, R. C., Gonçalves, M. D. C. R., Ferreira, F. E. L. L., Lima, R. T., Silva, A. S. D., Diniz, A. D. S., Almeida, A. T. C., Moraes, R. M., Junior, E. V., & Costa, M. J. C. (2020). Food Intervention with Folate Reduces TNF-α and Interleukin Levels in Overweight and Obese Women with the MTHFR C677T Polymorphism: A Randomized Trial. Nutrients, 12(2), 361. https://doi.org/10.3390/nu12020361

    • MTHFR Gene, Folic Acid, and Preventing Neural Tube Defects. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Retrieved from: https://www.cdc.gov/ncbddd/folicacid/mthfr-gene-and-folic-acid.html

    • Qin, X., Spence, J. D., Li, J., Zhang, Y., Li, Y., Sun, N., Liang, M., Song, Y., Zhang, Y., Wang, B., Cheng, X., Zhao, L., Wang, X., Xu, X., & Huo, Y. (2020). Interaction of serum vitamin B12 and folate with MTHFR genotypes on risk of ischemic stroke. Neurology, 94(11), e1126–e1136. https://doi.org/10.1212/WNL.0000000000008932

    • Sookaromdee, P., & Wiwanitkit, V. (2020). MTHFR C677T polymorphism and hypertension. Journal of clinical hypertension (Greenwich, Conn.), 22(2), 308. https://doi.org/10.1111/jch.13811

    • Stengler M. (2021). The Role of Folate and MTHFR Polymorphisms in the Treatment of Depression. Alternative therapies in health and medicine, 27(2), 53–57.

    • Yadav, U., Kumar, P., Gupta, S., & Rai, V. (2016). Role of MTHFR C677T gene polymorphism in the susceptibility of schizophrenia: An updated meta-analysis. Asian journal of psychiatry, 20, 41–51. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ajp.2016.02.002

    • Zaric, B. L., Obradovic, M., Bajic, V., Haidara, M. A., Jovanovic, M., & Isenovic, E. R. (2019). Homocysteine and Hyperhomocysteinaemia. Current medicinal chemistry, 26(16), 2948–2961. https://doi.org/10.2174/0929867325666180313105949

  • Nutrition for Uric Acid Balance

    • Chen PE, Liu CY, Chien WH, Chien CW, Tung TH. Effectiveness of Cherries in Reducing Uric Acid and Gout: A Systematic Review. Evid Based Complement Alternat Med. 2019 Dec 4;2019:9896757. doi: 10.1155/2019/9896757. PMID: 31885677; PMCID: PMC6914931.

    • Choi HK, Atkinson K, Karlson EW, Willett W, Curhan G. Purine-rich foods, dairy and protein intake, and the risk of gout in men. N Engl J Med. 2004 Mar 11;350(11):1093-103. doi: 10.1056/NEJMoa035700. PMID: 15014182.

    • Dalbeth N, Gosling AL, Gaffo A, Abhishek A. Gout. Lancet. 2021 May 15;397(10287):1843-1855. doi: 10.1016/S0140-6736(21)00569-9. Epub 2021 Mar 30. Erratum in: Lancet. 2021 May 15;397(10287):1808. PMID: 33798500.

    • Dalbeth N, Palmano K. Effects of dairy intake on hyperuricemia and gout. Curr Rheumatol Rep. 2011 Apr;13(2):132-7. doi: 10.1007/s11926-010-0160-8. PMID: 21188562.

    • Danve A, Sehra ST, Neogi T. Role of diet in hyperuricemia and gout. Best Pract Res Clin Rheumatol. 2021 Dec;35(4):101723. doi: 10.1016/j.berh.2021.101723. Epub 2021 Nov 19. PMID: 34802900; PMCID: PMC8678356.

    • Ebrahimpour-Koujan S, Saneei P, Larijani B, Esmaillzadeh A. Consumption of sugar sweetened beverages and dietary fructose in relation to risk of gout and hyperuricemia: a systematic review and meta-analysis. Crit Rev Food Sci Nutr. 2020;60(1):1-10. doi: 10.1080/10408398.2018.1503155. Epub 2018 Oct 2. PMID: 30277800.

    • Fang XY, Qi LW, Chen HF, Gao P, Zhang Q, Leng RX, Fan YG, Li BZ, Pan HF, Ye DQ. The Interaction Between Dietary Fructose and Gut Microbiota in Hyperuricemia and Gout. Front Nutr. 2022 Jun 22;9:890730. doi: 10.3389/fnut.2022.890730. PMID: 35811965; PMCID: PMC9257186.

    • George C, Minter DA. Hyperuricemia. [Updated 2022 Jul 18]. In: StatPearls [Internet]. Treasure Island (FL): StatPearls Publishing; 2022 Jan-. Available from: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK459218/

    • Jamnik J, Rehman S, Blanco Mejia S, de Souza RJ, Khan TA, Leiter LA, Wolever TM, Kendall CW, Jenkins DJ, Sievenpiper JL. Fructose intake and risk of gout and hyperuricemia: a systematic review and meta-analysis of prospective cohort studies. BMJ Open. 2016 Oct 3;6(10):e013191. doi: 10.1136/bmjopen-2016-013191. PMID: 27697882; PMCID: PMC5073537.

    • Li R, Yu K, Li C. Dietary factors and risk of gout and hyperuricemia: a meta-analysis and systematic review. Asia Pac J Clin Nutr. 2018;27(6):1344-1356. doi: 10.6133/apjcn.201811_27(6).0022. PMID: 30485934.

    • Nielsen SM, Bartels EM, Henriksen M, Wæhrens EE, Gudbergsen H, Bliddal H, Astrup A, Knop FK, Carmona L, Taylor WJ, Singh JA, Perez-Ruiz F, Kristensen LE, Christensen R. Weight loss for overweight and obese individuals with gout: a systematic review of longitudinal studies. Ann Rheum Dis. 2017 Nov;76(11):1870-1882. doi: 10.1136/annrheumdis-2017-211472. Epub 2017 Sep 2. PMID: 28866649; PMCID: PMC5705854.

    • Singh JA, Reddy SG, Kundukulam J. Risk factors for gout and prevention: a systematic review of the literature. Curr Opin Rheumatol. 2011 Mar;23(2):192-202. doi: 10.1097/BOR.0b013e3283438e13. PMID: 21285714; PMCID: PMC4104583.

    • Torralba KD, De Jesus E, Rachabattula S. The interplay between diet, urate transporters and the risk for gout and hyperuricemia: current and future directions. Int J Rheum Dis. 2012 Dec;15(6):499-506. doi: 10.1111/1756-185X.12010. Epub 2012 Oct 22. PMID: 23253231.

    • Zhang Y, Chen S, Yuan M, Xu Y, Xu H. Gout and Diet: A Comprehensive Review of Mechanisms and Management. Nutrients. 2022 Aug 26;14(17):3525. doi: 10.3390/nu14173525. PMID: 36079783; PMCID: PMC9459802.

  • Nutritional Protocol Form

    • author’s original concept

  • Oil Pulling 101

    • Shanbhag V. K. (2016). Oil pulling for maintaining oral hygiene - A review. Journal of traditional and complementary medicine, 7(1), 106–109. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jtcme.2016.05.004

    • Gbinigie, O., Onakpoya, I., Spencer, E., McCall MacBain, M., & Heneghan, C. (2016). Effect of oil pulling in promoting oro dental hygiene: A systematic review of randomized clinical trials. Complementary therapies in medicine, 26, 47–54. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ctim.2016.02.011

  • Omega Fatty Acids

    • Jones, D. S., Bland, J. S., & Quinn, S. (2010). Textbook of Functional Medicine. Institute for Functional Medicine.

    • Gaby, A. R. (2017). Nutritional Medicine (2nd ed.). Fritz Perlberg Publishing

    • .D'Angelo, S., Motti, M. L., & Meccariello, R. (2020). ω-3 and ω-6 Polyunsaturated Fatty Acids, Obesity and Cancer. Nutrients, 12(9), 2751. https://doi.org/10.3390/nu12092751

    • Reimers, A., & Ljung, H. (2019). The emerging role of omega-3 fatty acids as a therapeutic option in neuropsychiatric disorders. Therapeutic advances in psychopharmacology, 9, 2045125319858901. https://doi.org/10.1177/2045125319858901

    • Sergeant, S., Rahbar, E., & Chilton, F. H. (2016). Gamma-linolenic acid, Dihommo-gamma linolenic, Eicosanoids and Inflammatory Processes. European journal of pharmacology, 785, 77–86. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ejphar.2016.04.020

    • Simopoulos A. P. (2016). An Increase in the Omega-6/Omega-3 Fatty Acid Ratio Increases the Risk for Obesity. Nutrients, 8(3), 128. https://doi.org/10.3390/nu8030128 Retrieved from: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4808858/ 

    • U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. Office of Dietary Supplements. NIH Office of Dietary Supplements. Retrieved from https://ods.od.nih.gov/factsheets/list-all/

  • Organ Meats

    • Haas, E. M; Levin, B. (2006). Staying Healthy with Nutrition: The Complete Guide to Diet and Nutritional Medicine. Celestial Arts.

    • Fallon, S., Enig, M. G., Murray, K., & Dearth, M. (2005). Nourishing Traditions. NewTrends Publishing, Inc.

    • Ballantyne, S. (2017). Paleo Principles. Victory Belt Publishing, Inc.

  • Ovulatory Phase Cycle Syncing Guide

    • Vitti, A. Cycle Syncing. Flo Living. Retrieved from https://www.floliving.com/floliving-blog/.

      Baker, F. C., & Driver, H. S. (2007). Circadian rhythms, sleep, and the menstrual cycle. Sleep medicine, 8(6), 613–622. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.sleep.2006.09.011

      Escalante Pulido, J. M., & Alpizar Salazar, M. (1999). Changes in insulin sensitivity, secretion and glucose effectiveness during menstrual cycle. Archives of medical research, 30(1), 19–22. https://doi.org/10.1016/s0188-0128(98)00008-6

      D'Eon, T., & Braun, B. (2002). The roles of estrogen and progesterone in regulating carbohydrate and fat utilization at rest and during exercise. Journal of women's health & gender-based medicine, 11(3), 225–237. https://doi.org/10.1089/152460902753668439

  • Oxalates

    • Ballantyne, S. (2013). The Paleo Approach: Reverse Autoimmune Disease and Heal your Body. Victory Belt Publishing Inc.

    • Ballantyne, S. (2017). Paleo Principles. Victory Belt Publishing, Inc.

    • Petroski, Weston, and Deanna M. Minich 2020. "Is There Such a Thing as “Anti-Nutrients”? A Narrative Review of Perceived Problematic Plant Compounds" Nutrients 12, no. 10: 2929. https://doi.org/10.3390/nu12102929 

  • Paleo Diet 101

  • Paleo Meal Blueprint

    • Ballantyne, S. (2017). Paleo Principles. Victory Belt Publishing, Inc.

    • de Menezes, et al. (2019). Influence of Paleolithic diet on anthropometric markers in chronic diseases: systematic review and meta-analysis. Nutrition Journal, 18(1), 41. https://doi-org.uws.idm.oclc.org/10.1186/s12937-019-0457-z

    • Manheimer, E. W., van Zuuren, E. J., Fedorowicz, Z., & Pijl, H. (2015). Paleolithic nutrition for metabolic syndrome: systematic review and meta-analysis. American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, 102(4), 922–932.

  • Paleo Pyramid

    • author’s original concept

  • Pantry Upgrade Challenge

    • Author’s original concepts

  • PCOS 101

    • Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS). Cleveland Clinic. Retrieved from https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/diseases/8316-polycystic-ovary-syndrome-pcos

    • Jones, D. S., Bland, J. S., & Quinn, S. (2010). Textbook of Functional Medicine. Institute for Functional Medicine.

    • Gaby, A. R. (2017). Nutritional Medicine (2nd ed.). Fritz Perlberg Publishing.

    • U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. Office of Dietary Supplements. NIH Office of Dietary Supplements. Retrieved from https://ods.od.nih.gov/factsheets/list-all/

    • Artini, P. G., Malacarne, E., Tomatis, V., & Genazzani, A. D. (2021). The relevance of inositols treatment for PCOS before and during ART. European Review for Medical and Pharmacological Sciences, 25(14), 4799–4809. https://doi-org.uws.idm.oclc.org/10.26355/eurrev_202107_26393

    • Caputo, M., Bona, E., Leone, I., Samà, M. T., Nuzzo, A., Ferrero, A., Aimaretti, G., Marzullo, P., & Prodam, F. (2020). Inositols and metabolic disorders: From farm to bedside. Journal of traditional and complementary medicine, 10(3), 252–259. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jtcme.2020.03.005

    • Pkhaladze, L., Russo, M., Unfer, V., Nordio, M., Basciani, S., & Khomasuridze, A. (2021). Treatment of lean PCOS teenagers: a follow-up comparison between Myo-Inositol and oral contraceptives. European Review for Medical and Pharmacological Sciences, 25(23), 7476–7485. https://doi-org.uws.idm.oclc.org/10.26355/eurrev_202112_27447

  • Phytic Acid

    • Ballantyne, S. (2013). The Paleo Approach: Reverse Autoimmune Disease and Heal your Body. Victory Belt Publishing Inc.

    • Ballantyne, S. (2017). Paleo Principles. Victory Belt Publishing, Inc.

    • Petroski, Weston, and Deanna M. Minich 2020. "Is There Such a Thing as “Anti-Nutrients”? A Narrative Review of Perceived Problematic Plant Compounds" Nutrients 12, no. 10: 2929. https://doi.org/10.3390/nu12102929 

  • Phytonutrient Color Challenge

  • Phytonutrient Guide

    • Robinson, J. (2014). Eating on the Wild Side: The Missing Link to Optimum Health. Little, Brown and Company.

    • Kun Song, John A. Milner, The Influence of Heating on the Anticancer Properties of Garlic, The Journal of Nutrition, Volume 131, Issue 3, March 2001, Pages 1054S–1057S, https://doi.org/10.1093/jn/131.3.1054S

    • Yang J, Meyers KJ, van der Heide J, Liu RH. Varietal differences in phenolic content and antioxidant and antiproliferative activities of onions. J Agric Food Chem. 2004 Nov 3;52(22):6787-93. doi: 10.1021/jf0307144. PMID: 15506817.

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    • Friedman M. Potato glycoalkaloids and metabolites: roles in the plant and in the diet. J Agric Food Chem. 2006 Nov 15;54(23):8655-81. doi: 10.1021/jf061471t. PMID: 17090106.

    • Ravichandran, Kavitha & Saw, Nay Min Min Thaw & Mohdaly, Adel & Gabr, Ahmed & Kastell, Anja & Riedel, Heidi & Cai, Zhenzhen & Knorr, Dietrich & Smetanska, Iryna. (2013). Impact of processing of red beet on betalain content and antioxidant activity. Food Research International. Volume 50. Pages 670–675. 10.1016/j.foodres.2011.07.002.

    • Gärtner C, Stahl W, Sies H. Lycopene is more bioavailable from tomato paste than from fresh tomatoes. Am J Clin Nutr. 1997 Jul;66(1):116-22. doi: 10.1093/ajcn/66.1.116. PMID: 9209178.

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    • Ou B, Huang D, Hampsch-Woodill M, Flanagan JA, Deemer EK. Analysis of antioxidant activities of common vegetables employing oxygen radical absorbance capacity (ORAC) and ferric reducing antioxidant power (FRAP) assays: a comparative study. J Agric Food Chem. 2002 May 22;50(11):3122-8. doi: 10.1021/jf0116606. PMID: 12009973.

    • Xu B, Chang SK. Effect of soaking, boiling, and steaming on total phenolic contentand antioxidant activities of cool season food legumes. Food Chem. 2008 Sep 1;110(1):1-13. doi: 10.1016/j.foodchem.2008.01.045. Epub 2008 Feb 2. PMID: 26050159.

    • Boyer, J., & Liu, R. H. (2004). Apple phytochemicals and their health benefits. Nutrition journal, 3, 5. https://doi.org/10.1186/1475-2891-3-5

    • Juan Martín-Gómez, J. Martín-Gómez, M. Ángeles Varo, M. Ángeles Varo, Julieta Mérida, J. Mérida, & María P. Serratosa, M. P. Serratosa. (0000). Influence of drying processes on anthocyanin profiles, total phenolic compounds and antioxidant activities of blueberry (Vaccinium corymbosum). Lebensmittel-Wissenschaft + Technologie, 120, 108931. doi: 10.1016/j.lwt.2019.108931

    • Li, T., Lee, JW., Luo, L. et al. Evaluation of the effects of different freezing and thawing methods on the quality preservation of Pleurotus eryngii. Appl Biol Chem 61, 257–265 (2018). https://doi.org/10.1007/s13765-018-0354-8

    • Vizzotto, M., Cisneros-Zevallos, L., Byrne, D. H., Ramming, D. W., & Okie, W.R. (2007). Large Variation Found in the Phytochemical and Antioxidant Activity of Peach and Plum Germplasm, Journal of the American Society for Horticultural Science J. Amer. Soc. Hort. Sci., 132(3), 334-340. Retrieved Jun 1, 2022, from https://journals.ashs.org/jashs/view/journals/jashs/132/3/article-p334.xml

    • Kevers, C., Falkowski, M., Tabart, J., Defraigne, J. O., Dommes, J., & Pincemail, J. (2007). Evolution of antioxidant capacity during storage of selected fruits and vegetables. Journal of agricultural and food chemistry, 55(21), 8596–8603. https://doi.org/10.1021/jf071736j

  • Plant-Based Explained

  • Plant-Based Protein Sources

    • Protein and Amino Acids. USDA National Agricultural Library. Retrieved from https://www.nal.usda.gov/fnic/protein-and-amino-acids.

    • Haas, E. M; Levin, B. (2006). Staying Healthy with Nutrition: The Complete Guide to Diet and Nutritional Medicine. Celestial Arts.

    • Benincasa, P., Falcinelli, B., Lutts, S., Stagnari, F., & Galieni, A. (2019). Sprouted Grains: A Comprehensive Review. Nutrients, 11(2), 421. https://doi.org/10.3390/nu11020421 

  • Plant-Based Pyramid

    • Author’s original concept

  • Portion Guide

  • Postnatal Nutrition

    • Bzikowska-Jura, A., Czerwonogrodzka-Senczyna, A., Olędzka, G., Szostak-Węgierek, D., Weker, H., & Wesołowska, A. (2018). Maternal Nutrition and Body Composition During Breastfeeding: Association with Human Milk Composition. Nutrients, 10(10), 1379. https://doi.org/10.3390/nu10101379

    • Bzikowska, A., Czerwonogrodzka-Senczyna, A., Weker, H., & Wesołowska, A. (2018). Correlation between human milk composition and maternal nutritional status. Roczniki Panstwowego Zakladu Higieny, 69(4), 363–367. https://doi.org/10.32394/rpzh.2018.0041

    • Dewey K. G. (2004). Impact of breastfeeding on maternal nutritional status. Advances in experimental medicine and biology, 554, 91–100. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4757-4242-8_9

    • Gould, J. F., Best, K., & Makrides, M. (2017). Perinatal nutrition interventions and post-partum depressive symptoms. Journal of affective disorders, 224, 2–9. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jad.2016.12.014

    • Leung, B. M. Y., & Kaplan, B. J. (2009). Perinatal Depression: Prevalence, Risks, and the Nutrition Link—A Review of the Literature. Journal of the American Dietetic Association, 109(9), 1566–1575. https://doi-org.uws.idm.oclc.org/10.1016/j.jada.2009.06.368

    • Lin, Y. H., Chen, C. M., Su, H. M., Mu, S. C., Chang, M. L., Chu, P. Y., & Li, S. C. (2019). Association between Postpartum Nutritional Status and Postpartum Depression Symptoms. Nutrients, 11(6), 1204. https://doi.org/10.3390/nu11061204

    • Marshall, N. E., Abrams, B., Barbour, L. A., Catalano, P., Christian, P., Friedman, J. E., Hay, W. W., Jr, Hernandez, T. L., Krebs, N. F., Oken, E., Purnell, J. Q., Roberts, J. M., Soltani, H., Wallace, J., & Thornburg, K. L. (2022). The importance of nutrition in pregnancy and lactation: lifelong consequences. American journal of obstetrics and gynecology, 226(5), 607–632. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ajog.2021.12.035

    • Maternal Diet. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Retrieved from: https://www.cdc.gov/breastfeeding/breastfeeding-special-circumstances/diet-and-micronutrients/maternal-diet.html

    • Osteria T. S. (1982). Maternal nutrition, infant health, and subsequent fertility. Philippine journal of nutrition, 35(3), 106–111.

    • Postpartum Diet Plan: Tips for Healthy Eating After Giving Birth. Healthline. Retrieved from: https://www.healthline.com/health/postpartum-diet

    • Shiraishi, M., Matsuzaki, M., Tsunematsu, R., Watanabe, S., Kobayashi, R., & Haruna, M. (2021). Effects of Individual Dietary Intervention on Nutrient Intake in Postpartum Japanese Women: A Randomized Controlled Trial. Nutrients, 13(9), 3272. https://doi.org/10.3390/nu13093272

    • Zhao, X., & Zhang, Z. (2020). Risk factors for postpartum depression: An evidence-based systematic review of systematic reviews and meta-analyses. Asian Journal of Psychiatry, 53. https://doi-org.uws.idm.oclc.org/10.1016/j.ajp.2020.102353

  • Prenatal Nutrition

    • Gaby, A. R. (2017). Nutritional Medicine (2nd ed.). Fritz Perlberg Publishing.

    • U.S. Department of Agriculture and U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. Dietary Guidelines for Americans, 2020-2025. 9th Edition. December 2020. Retrieved from: https://www.dietaryguidelines.gov.

    • Taruscio, D., Carbone, P., Granata, O., Baldi, F., & Mantovani, A. (2011). Folic acid and primary prevention of birth defects. Biofactors, 37(4), 280–284. https://doi-org.uws.idm.oclc.org/10.1002/biof.175 

    • U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. Office of Dietary Supplements. NIH Office of Dietary Supplements. Retrieved from https://ods.od.nih.gov/factsheets/list-all/

  • Protein Guide

  • Proteínas del Desayuno

    • see Breakfast Proteins

  • Psychology of Food

  • Pulse Test (Method + Journal)

  • Quality Proteins

  • Reintroductions (Method + Journal)

    • Elimination Diet Comprehensive Guide (2016). Institute for Functional Medicine.

    • Ballantyne, S. (2013). The Paleo Approach: Reverse Autoimmune Disease and Heal your Body. Victory Belt Publishing Inc.

    • Jones, D. S., Bland, J. S., & Quinn, S. (2010). Textbook of Functional Medicine. Institute for Functional Medicine.

  • Research Guide

  • Respuesta Ante el Estrés

    • see Stress Response

  • Reto de las Comidas

    • see Meal Challenge

  • Safe Cookware Guide

  • Salud Biliar

    • see Bile Health

  • Sauna Therapy 101

    • Jones, D. S., Bland, J. S., & Quinn, S. (2010). Textbook of Functional Medicine. Institute for Functional Medicine.

    • Hussain, J., & Cohen, M. (2018). Clinical Effects of Regular Dry Sauna Bathing: A Systematic Review. Evidence-based complementary and alternative medicine : eCAM, 2018, 1857413. https://doi.org/10.1155/2018/1857413 

  • Saving at the Grocery Store

    • Author’s original concepts

  • Seasonal Food Allergens

    • Mansoor, D. K., & Sharma, H. P. (2011). Clinical Presentations of Food Allergy. The Pediatric Clinics of North America, 58(2), 315–326. https://doi-org.uws.idm.oclc.org/10.1016/j.pcl.2011.02.008

    • Turnbull, J. L., Adams, H. N., & Gorard, D. A. (2015). Review article: the diagnosis and management of food allergy and food intolerances. Alimentary Pharmacology & Therapeutics, 41(1), 3–25. https://doi-org.uws.idm.oclc.org/10.1111/apt.12984

    • Oral allergy syndrome – pollens and cross-reacting foods. American Academy of Allergy Asthma & Immunology. (2019). Retrieved May 18, 2022, from https://www.aaaai.org/Aaaai/media/Media-Library-PDFs/Tools%20for%20the%20Public/Conditions%20Library/Library%20-%20Allergies/OAS-table_revised.pdf

  • Seed Cycling

  • SIBO 101

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    • Barrios, A. (2013). "Microbiological etiology in the small bowel bacterial overgrowth syndrome." Journal of Gastroenterology and Hepatology 28 Suppl 3)): 881.

    • Bialonska , D., S. G. Kasimsetty , et al. (2009). "The effect of pomegranate (Punica granatum L.) byproducts and ellagitannins on the growth of human gut bacteria." J Agric Food Chem 57 (18): 8344 8349.

    • Bohm, M., R. M. Siwiec and J. M. Wo (2013). "Diagnosis and Management of Small Intestinal Bacterial Overgrowth." Nutrition in Clinical Practice

    • Bouhnik , Y., S. Alain, et al. (1999). "Bacterial populations contaminating the upper gut in patients with small intestinal bacterial overgrowth syndrome." Am J Gastroenterol 94 (5): 1327 1331.

    • Bures, J., J. Cyrany , et al. (2010). "Small intestinal bacterial overgrowth syndrome." World J Gastroenterol 16 (24): 2978 2990.

    • Chaudhry , N. M., S. Saeed , et al. (2007). "Antibacterial effects of oregano (Origanum vulgare) against gram negative bacilli." Pak J Bot 39 (2): 609 613.

    • Colecchia , A., D. Festi , et al. (2009). "Bacterial flora, gas and antibiotics." Digestive and Liver Disease Supplements 3 (2): 54 57.

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    • Cone, J. W. and A. H. van Gelder (1999). "Influence of protein fermentation on gas production profiles." Animal Feed Science and Technology 76 (3 4): 251 264.

    • Deloose , E., P. Janssen, et al. (2012). "The migrating motor complex: control mechanisms and its role in health and disease." Nat Rev Gastroenterol Hepatol 9 (5): 271 285.

    • Dorman, H. J. D. and S. G. Deans (2000). "Antimicrobial agents from plants: antibacterial activity of plant volatile oils." Journal of Applied Microbiology 88 (2): 308 316.

    • Dukowicz , A. C., B. E. Lacy, et al. (2007). "Small intestinal bacterial overgrowth: a comprehensive review." Gastroenterol Hepatol (N 3 (2): 112 122.

    • Ford, A. C., B. M. Spiegel, et al. (2009). "Small intestinal bacterial overgrowth in irritable bowel syndrome: systematic rev iew and meta analysis." Clin Gastroenterol Hepatol 7 (12): 1279 1286.

    • Furnari , M., A. Parodi , et al. (2010). "Clinical trial: the combination of rifaximin with partially hydrolysed guar gum is more effective than rifaximin alone in eradicating small intestinal bacterial overgrowth." Aliment Pharmacol Ther 32 (8): 1000 1006.

    • Gabrielli , M., L. Sparano , et al. (2009). "Treatment options for small intestinal bacterial overgrowth." Digestive and Liver Disease Supplements 3 (2): 50 53.

    • Ghoshal , U. C., U. Ghoshal , et al. (2004). "Partially responsive celiac disease resulting from small intestinal bacterial overgrowth and lactose intolerance." BMC Gastroenterol 4

    • Ghoshal , U. C., D. Srivastava, U. Ghoshal and A. Misra (2014). "Breath tests in the diagnosis of small intestinal bacterial overgrowth in patients with irritable bowel syndrome in comparison with quantitative upper gut aspirate culture." Eur JGastroenterol Hepatol 26 (7): 753 760.

    • Henriksson , A. E., L. Blomquist , et al. (1993). "Small intestinal bacterial overgrowth in patients with rheumatoid arthritis." Ann Rheum Dis 52 (7): 503 510.

    • Husebye , E., V. Skar , et al. (1995). "Abnormal intestinal motor patterns explain enteric colonization with gram negative bacilli in late radiation enteropathy." Gastroenterology 109 (4): 1078 1089.

    • Jacobs, C., E. Coss Adame , A. Attaluri , J. Valestin and S. S. Rao (2013). " Dysmotility and proton pump inhibitor use are independent risk factors for small intestinal bacterial and/or fungal overgrowth." Aliment Pharmacol Ther 37 (11): 1103 1111.

    • Jernberg , C., S. L fmark , et al. (2010). "Long term impacts of antibiotic exposure on the human intestinal microbiota." Microbiology 156 (11): 3216 3223.

    • Khoshini , R., C. Dai, et al. (2008). "A Systematic Review of Diagnostic Tests for Small Intestinal Bacterial Overgrowth." Digestive Diseases and Sciences 53 (6): 1443 1454.

    • Kim, K. M., B. T. Kim, et al. (2012). "Erosive esophagitis may be related to small intestinal bacterial overgrowth." Scand J Gastroenterol 47 (5): 493 498.

    • Kunkel, D., R. J. Basseri , et al. (2011). "Methane on breath testing is associated with constipation: a systematic review and meta analysis." Dig Dis Sci 56 (6): 1612 1618.

    • Kurtovic , J., I. Segal, et al. (2005). "Culture proven small intestinal bacterial overgrowth as a cause of irritable bowel syndrome: response to lactuolse but not broadspectrum antibiotics." J Gastroenterol 40 : 767 770.

    • Lauritano , E. C., M. Gabrielli , et al. (2008). "Small Intestinal Bacterial Overgrowth Recurrence After Antibiotic Therapy." Am J Gastroenterol 103 (8): 2031 2035.

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  • Signs + Symptoms Self-Assessment

    • Jones, D. S., Bland, J. S., & Quinn, S. (2010). Textbook of Functional Medicine. Institute for Functional Medicine.

    • Gaby, A. R. (2017). Nutritional Medicine (2nd ed.). Fritz Perlberg Publishing.NTA Student Guide. (2019). Nutritional Therapy Association.

    • Weatherby, D. (2004). Signs and Symptoms Analysis from a Functional Perspective.

    • Gletsu-Miller, Nana & Wright, Breanne. (2013). Mineral Malnutrition Following Bariatric Surgery. Advances in nutrition (Bethesda, Md.). 4. 506-17. 10.3945/an.113.004341.

    • Fairweather-Tait, Susan & Cashman, Kevin. (2015). Minerals and Trace Elements. World review of nutrition and dietetics. 111. 45-52. 10.1159/000362296. Reilly, Paul. (2015). The Dietary Mineral Content of Claytonia lanceolata Corms from Multiple Populations across the Columbia Plateau Region of North America.

    • Jeppesen PB, Hoy CE, Mortensen PB. Essential fatty acid deficiency in patients receiving home parenteral nutrition. Am J Clin Nutr. 1998; 68(1):126–133.

    • Holman RT, Johnson SB, Hatch TF. A case of human linolenic acid deficiency involving neurological abnormalities. Am J Clin Nutr. 1982; 35(3):617–623.

    • Mogensen, K. M. (2017). Essential Fatty Acid Deficiency. NUTRITION ISSUES IN GASTROENTEROLOGY. Retrieved from https://med.virginia.edu/ginutrition/wp-content/uploads/sites/199/2014/06/Parrish-June-17.pdf

    • Essential fatty acid deficiency. Essential Fatty Acid Deficiency - an overview | ScienceDirect Topics. (n.d.). Retrieved March 14, 2022, from https://www.sciencedirect.com/topics/medicine-and-dentistry/essential-fatty-acid-deficiency

    • Pilkington, S. M., Watson, R. E., Nicolaou, A., & Rhodes, L. E. (2011). Omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids: photoprotective macronutrients. Experimental dermatology, 20(7), 537–543. https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1600-0625.2011.01294.x

    • Rhodes, L. E., Shahbakhti, H., Azurdia, R. M., Moison, R. M., Steenwinkel, M. J., Homburg, M. I., Dean, M. P., McArdle, F., Beijersbergen van Henegouwen, G. M., Epe, B., & Vink, A. A. (2003). Effect of eicosapentaenoic acid, an omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acid, on UVR-related cancer risk in humans. An assessment of early genotoxic markers. Carcinogenesis, 24(5), 919–925. https://doi.org/10.1093/carcin/bgg038

    • Callaway, J., Schwab, U., Harvima, I., Halonen, P., Mykkänen, O., Hyvönen, P., & Järvinen, T. (2005). Efficacy of dietary hempseed oil in patients with atopic dermatitis. The Journal of dermatological treatment, 16(2), 87–94. https://doi.org/10.1080/09546630510035832

    • Neukam, K., De Spirt, S., Stahl, W., Bejot, M., Maurette, J. M., Tronnier, H., & Heinrich, U. (2011). Supplementation of flaxseed oil diminishes skin sensitivity and improves skin barrier function and condition. Skin pharmacology and physiology, 24(2), 67–74. https://doi.org/10.1159/000321442

    • Kawamura, A., Ooyama, K., Kojima, K., Kachi, H., Abe, T., Amano, K., & Aoyama, T. (2011). Dietary supplementation of gamma-linolenic acid improves skin parameters in subjects with dry skin and mild atopic dermatitis. Journal of oleo science, 60(12), 597–607. https://doi.org/10.5650/jos.60.597

    • Canhada, S., Castro, K., Perry, I. S., & Luft, V. C. (2018). Omega-3 fatty acids' supplementation in Alzheimer's disease: A systematic review. Nutritional neuroscience, 21(8), 529–538. https://doi.org/10.1080/1028415X.2017.1321813

    • Balanzá-Martínez, V., Fries, G. R., Colpo, G. D., Silveira, P. P., Portella, A. K., Tabarés-Seisdedos, R., & Kapczinski, F. (2011). Therapeutic use of omega-3 fatty acids in bipolar disorder. Expert review of neurotherapeutics, 11(7), 1029–1047. https://doi.org/10.1586/ern.11.42

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    • Bhargava, R., Kumar, P., Kumar, M., Mehra, N., & Mishra, A. (2013). A randomized controlled trial of omega-3 fatty acids in dry eye syndrome. International journal of ophthalmology, 6(6), 811–816. https://doi.org/10.3980/j.issn.2222-3959.2013.06.13

    • Dry Eye Assessment and Management Study Research Group, Asbell, P. A., Maguire, M. G., Pistilli, M., Ying, G. S., Szczotka-Flynn, L. B., Hardten, D. R., Lin, M. C., & Shtein, R. M. (2018). n-3 Fatty Acid Supplementation for the Treatment of Dry Eye Disease. The New England journal of medicine, 378(18), 1681–1690. https://doi.org/10.1056/NEJMoa1709691

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  • Signs of a Healthy Relationship with Food

    • Tribole, E., & Resch, E. (2019). Intuitive Eating. Retrieved from https://www.intuitiveeating.org.

    • Mindful Eating. The Nutrition Source. Harvard School of Public Health. Retrieved from https://www.hsph.harvard.edu/nutritionsource/mindful-eating/

    • Center for Nutritional Psychology. Retrieved from https://www.nutritional-psychology.org/research-studies/

    • Hazzard, V. M., Telke, S. E., Simone, M., Anderson, L. M., Larson, N. I., & Neumark-Sztainer, D. (2021). Intuitive eating longitudinally predicts better psychological health and lower use of disordered eating behaviors: findings from EAT 2010-2018. Eating and weight disorders : EWD, 26(1), 287–294. https://doi.org/10.1007/s40519-020-00852-4

    • Brewer, J. A., Ruf, A., Beccia, A. L., Essien, G. I., Finn, L. M., van Lutterveld, R., & Mason, A. E. (2018). Can Mindfulness Address Maladaptive Eating Behaviors? Why Traditional Diet Plans Fail and How New Mechanistic Insights May Lead to Novel Interventions. Frontiers in psychology, 9, 1418. https://doi.org/10.3389/fpsyg.2018.01418

    • Fuentes Artiles, R., Staub, K., Aldakak, L., Eppenberger, P., Rühli, F., & Bender, N. (2019). Mindful eating and common diet programs lower body weight similarly: Systematic review and meta-analysis. Obesity reviews : an official journal of the International Association for the Study of Obesity, 20(11), 1619–1627. https://doi.org/10.1111/obr.12918 

  • Signs of Not Eating Intentionally

    • Tribole, E., & Resch, E. (2019). Intuitive Eating. Retrieved from https://www.intuitiveeating.org.

    • Mindful Eating. The Nutrition Source. Harvard School of Public Health. Retrieved from https://www.hsph.harvard.edu/nutritionsource/mindful-eating/

    • Center for Nutritional Psychology. Retrieved from https://www.nutritional-psychology.org/research-studies/

    • Hazzard, V. M., Telke, S. E., Simone, M., Anderson, L. M., Larson, N. I., & Neumark-Sztainer, D. (2021). Intuitive eating longitudinally predicts better psychological health and lower use of disordered eating behaviors: findings from EAT 2010-2018. Eating and weight disorders : EWD, 26(1), 287–294. https://doi.org/10.1007/s40519-020-00852-4

    • Brewer, J. A., Ruf, A., Beccia, A. L., Essien, G. I., Finn, L. M., van Lutterveld, R., & Mason, A. E. (2018). Can Mindfulness Address Maladaptive Eating Behaviors? Why Traditional Diet Plans Fail and How New Mechanistic Insights May Lead to Novel Interventions. Frontiers in psychology, 9, 1418. https://doi.org/10.3389/fpsyg.2018.01418

    • Fuentes Artiles, R., Staub, K., Aldakak, L., Eppenberger, P., Rühli, F., & Bender, N. (2019). Mindful eating and common diet programs lower body weight similarly: Systematic review and meta-analysis. Obesity reviews : an official journal of the International Association for the Study of Obesity, 20(11), 1619–1627. https://doi.org/10.1111/obr.12918 

  • Simple Breakfast Ideas

    • Author’s original concepts

  • Simple Food + Mood Journal

    • NTA Student Guide. (2019). Nutritional Therapy Association.

  • Simple Recommendations Form

    • Author’s original concepts

  • Slow Metabolic Type

  • SMART Goals

  • Smoothie Bowl Superfoods

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    • Haas, E. M; Levin, B. (2006). Staying Healthy with Nutrition: The Complete Guide to Diet and Nutritional Medicine. Celestial Arts.

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  • Soaking + Sprouting Times

  • Sources of Antioxidants

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    • Liu, R. H. (2013). Health-promoting components of fruits and vegetables in the diet. Advances in Nutrition (Bethesda, Md.), 4(3), 384S–392. https://doi-org.uws.idm.oclc.org/10.3945/an.112.003517 

  • Sources of B Vitamins

    • Haas, E. M; Levin, B. (2006). Staying Healthy with Nutrition: The Complete Guide to Diet and Nutritional Medicine. Celestial Arts.

  • Sources of Calcium

    • Haas, E. M; Levin, B. (2006). Staying Healthy with Nutrition: The Complete Guide to Diet and Nutritional Medicine. Celestial Arts.

  • Sources of Choline

  • Sources of Fiber

  • Sources of Folate B9

    • Haas, E. M; Levin, B. (2006). Staying Healthy with Nutrition: The Complete Guide to Diet and Nutritional Medicine. Celestial Arts.

  • Sources of Free Glutamate

  • Sources of Insoluble Fiber

  • Sources of Iodine

    • Haas, E. M; Levin, B. (2006). Staying Healthy with Nutrition: The Complete Guide to Diet and Nutritional Medicine. Celestial Arts.

    • Jones, D. S., Bland, J. S., & Quinn, S. (2010). Textbook of Functional Medicine. Institute for Functional Medicine.

  • Sources of Iron

    • Haas, E. M; Levin, B. (2006). Staying Healthy with Nutrition: The Complete Guide to Diet and Nutritional Medicine. Celestial Arts.

  • Sources of Magnesium

    • Haas, E. M; Levin, B. (2006). Staying Healthy with Nutrition: The Complete Guide to Diet and Nutritional Medicine. Celestial Arts.

  • Sources of Phosphorus

    • Haas, E. M; Levin, B. (2006). Staying Healthy with Nutrition: The Complete Guide to Diet and Nutritional Medicine. Celestial Arts.

  • Sources of Potassium

    • Haas, E. M; Levin, B. (2006). Staying Healthy with Nutrition: The Complete Guide to Diet and Nutritional Medicine. Celestial Arts.

  • Sources of Quercetin

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    • Li, Y., Yao, J., Han, C., Yang, J., Chaudhry, M. T., Wang, S., Liu, H., & Yin, Y. (2016). Quercetin, Inflammation and Immunity. Nutrients, 8(3), 167. https://doi.org/10.3390/nu8030167

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    • Salehi, B., Machin, L., Monzote, L., Sharifi-Rad, J., Ezzat, S. M., Salem, M. A., Merghany, R. M., El Mahdy, N. M., Kılıç, C. S., Sytar, O., Sharifi-Rad, M., Sharopov, F., Martins, N., Martorell, M., & Cho, W. C. (2020). Therapeutic Potential of Quercetin: New Insights and Perspectives for Human Health. ACS omega, 5(20), 11849–11872. https://doi.org/10.1021/acsomega.0c01818

  • Sources of Sodium

    • Haas, E. M; Levin, B. (2006). Staying Healthy with Nutrition: The Complete Guide to Diet and Nutritional Medicine. Celestial Arts.

  • Sources of Soluble Fiber

  • Sources of Selenium

    • Haas, E. M; Levin, B. (2006). Staying Healthy with Nutrition: The Complete Guide to Diet and Nutritional Medicine. Celestial Arts.

    • Jones, D. S., Bland, J. S., & Quinn, S. (2010). Textbook of Functional Medicine. Institute for Functional Medicine.

  • Sources of Trace Minerals

    • Haas, E. M; Levin, B. (2006). Staying Healthy with Nutrition: The Complete Guide to Diet and Nutritional Medicine. Celestial Arts.

  • Sources of Vitamin A

    • Haas, E. M; Levin, B. (2006). Staying Healthy with Nutrition: The Complete Guide to Diet and Nutritional Medicine. Celestial Arts.

  • Sources of Vitamin C

    • Haas, E. M; Levin, B. (2006). Staying Healthy with Nutrition: The Complete Guide to Diet and Nutritional Medicine. Celestial Arts.

  • Sources of Vitamin D

    • Haas, E. M; Levin, B. (2006). Staying Healthy with Nutrition: The Complete Guide to Diet and Nutritional Medicine. Celestial Arts.

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  • Sources of Vitamin E

    • Haas, E. M; Levin, B. (2006). Staying Healthy with Nutrition: The Complete Guide to Diet and Nutritional Medicine. Celestial Arts.

  • Sources of Vitamin K

    • Haas, E. M; Levin, B. (2006). Staying Healthy with Nutrition: The Complete Guide to Diet and Nutritional Medicine. Celestial Arts.

  • Sources of Zinc

    • Haas, E. M; Levin, B. (2006). Staying Healthy with Nutrition: The Complete Guide to Diet and Nutritional Medicine. Celestial Arts.

  • Spice Flavor Guide

    • Page, K., & Dornenburg, A. (2008). The Flavor Bible. Little, Brown and Co.

  • Spring Seasonal Eating

    • Douillard, J. (2001). The 3-Season Diet. Random House International.

  • Spring Seasonal Eating Bingo

    • Douillard, J. (2001). The 3-Season Diet. Random House International.

  • Stages of Change

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  • State of Receiving Challenge

    • Jones, D. S., Bland, J. S., & Quinn, S. (2010). Textbook of Functional Medicine. Institute for Functional Medicine.

    • Tribole, E., & Resch, E. (2019). Intuitive Eating. Retrieved from https://www.intuitiveeating.org.

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  • States of Eating

    • Jones, D. S., Bland, J. S., & Quinn, S. (2010). Textbook of Functional Medicine. Institute for Functional Medicine.

    • Browning, K. N., & Travagli, R. A. (2014). Central nervous system control of gastrointestinal motility and secretion and modulation of gastrointestinal functions. Comprehensive Physiology, 4(4), 1339–1368. https://doi.org/10.1002/cphy.c130055

    • NTA Student Guide. (2019). Nutritional Therapy Association.

  • Steroid Hormone Synthesis

  • Stomach Acid

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    • HCl Challenge. (2019). Nutritional Therapy Association.

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    • Patrick, L. (2011). Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD): a review of conventional and alternative treatments. Alternative Medicine Review, 16(2), 116.

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    • Mou, W.-L., Feng, M.-Y., & Hu, L.-H. (2020). Eradication of Helicobacter Pylori Infections and GERD: A systematic review and meta-analysis. The Turkish Journal of Gastroenterology : The Official Journal of Turkish Society of Gastroenterology, 31(12), 853–859. https://doi-org.uws.idm.oclc.org/10.5152/tjg.2020.19699

    • Cuomo, A., M. Romano, et al. (2003). "Reflux oesophagitis in adult coeliac disease: beneficial effect of a gluten free diet." Gut52(4): 514-517.

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    • Jones, D. S., Bland, J. S., & Quinn, S. (2010). Textbook of Functional Medicine. Institute for Functional Medicine.

  • Stool Journal

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  • Strategies for Emotional Eating

    • author’s original concept

  • Stress Bucket

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    • Cabrel, S. The Rain Barrel Effect. 2018. CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform.

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  • Stress Management

  • Stress Response

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    • Stephens, M. A., & Wand, G. (2012). Stress and the HPA axis: role of glucocorticoids in alcohol dependence. Alcohol research : current reviews, 34(4), 468–483.

    • Incollingo Rodriguez, A. C., Epel, E. S., White, M. L., Standen, E. C., Seckl, J. R., & Tomiyama, A. J. (2015). Hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal axis dysregulation and cortisol activity in obesity: A systematic review. Psychoneuroendocrinology, 62, 301–318. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.psyneuen.2015.08.014

    • Ferrer, A., Labad, J., Salvat-Pujol, N., Monreal, J. A., Urretavizcaya, M., Crespo, J. M., Menchón, J. M., Palao, D., & Soria, V. (2020). Hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal axis-related genes and cognition in major mood disorders and schizophrenia: a systematic review. Progress in neuro-psychopharmacology & biological psychiatry, 101, 109929. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.pnpbp.2020.109929

    • Von Werne Baes, C., de Carvalho Tofoli, S. M., Martins, C. M., & Juruena, M. F. (2012). Assessment of the hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal axis activity: glucocorticoid receptor and mineralocorticoid receptor function in depression with early life stress - a systematic review. Acta neuropsychiatrica, 24(1), 4–15. https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1601-5215.2011.00610.x

    • Dunlavey C. J. (2018). Introduction to the Hypothalamic-Pituitary-Adrenal Axis: Healthy and Dysregulated Stress Responses, Developmental Stress and Neurodegeneration. Journal of undergraduate neuroscience education : JUNE : a publication of FUN, Faculty for Undergraduate Neuroscience, 16(2), R59–R60. 

  • Sugar Detox Daily 3 Meal Blueprint

  • Sugar Detox Meal Blueprint

  • Sugar Free Explained

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    • Tucker, R. M., & Tan, S. Y. (2017). Do non-nutritive sweeteners influence acute glucose homeostasis in humans? A systematic review. Physiology & behavior, 182, 17–26. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.physbeh.2017.09.016

    • Pepino, M. Y., & Bourne, C. (2011). Non-nutritive sweeteners, energy balance, and glucose homeostasis. Current opinion in clinical nutrition and metabolic care, 14(4), 391–395. https://doi.org/10.1097/MCO.0b013e3283468e7e

    • Kuk, J. L., & Brown, R. E. (2016). Aspartame intake is associated with greater glucose intolerance in individuals with obesity. Applied physiology, nutrition, and metabolism = Physiologie appliquee, nutrition et metabolisme, 41(7), 795–798. https://doi.org/10.1139/apnm-2015-0675

    • Suez, J., Korem, T., Zeevi, D. et al. Artificial sweeteners induce glucose intolerance by altering the gut microbiota. Nature 514, 181–186 (2014). https://doi.org/10.1038/nature13793

    • Araújo, J. R., Martel, F., & Keating, E. (2014).

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    • Yang Q. (2010). Gain weight by "going diet?" Artificial sweeteners and the neurobiology of sugar cravings: Neuroscience 2010. The Yale Journal of Biology and Medicine, 83(2), 101–108.

  • Summer Seasonal Eating

    • Douillard, J. (2001). The 3-Season Diet. Random House International.

  • Summer Seasonal Eating Bingo

    • Douillard, J. (2001). The 3-Season Diet. Random House International.

  • Sunlight Exposure

    • Jung, C. M., Khalsa, S. B., Scheer, F. A., Cajochen, C., Lockley, S. W., Czeisler, C. A., & Wright, K. P., Jr (2010). Acute effects of bright light exposure on cortisol levels. Journal of biological rhythms, 25(3), 208–216. https://doi.org/10.1177/0748730410368413

    • Choi, J. H., Lee, B., Lee, J. Y., Kim, C.-H., Park, B., Kim, D. Y., Kim, H. J., & Park, D.-Y. (2020). Relationship between Sleep Duration, Sun Exposure, and Serum 25-Hydroxyvitamin D Status: A Cross-sectional Study. Scientific Reports, 10(1). https://doi-org.uws.idm.oclc.org/10.1038/s41598-020-61061-8

    • Moattari, C. R., & Granstein, R. D. (2021). Neuropeptides and neurohormones in immune, inflammatory and cellular responses to ultraviolet radiation. Acta Physiologica, 232(1), 1–22.

    • Mead M. N. (2008). Benefits of sunlight: a bright spot for human health. Environmental health perspectives, 116(4), A160–A167. https://doi.org/10.1289/ehp.116-a160

    • Ruiz-Ballesteros, A. I., Meza-Meza, M. R., Vizmanos-Lamotte, B., Parra-Rojas, I., & de la Cruz-Mosso, U. (2020). Association of Vitamin D Metabolism Gene Polymorphisms with Autoimmunity: Evidence in Population Genetic Studies. International Journal of Molecular Sciences, 21(24). https://doi-org.uws.idm.oclc.org/10.3390/ijms21249626

    • Jeon, SM., Shin, EA. Exploring vitamin D metabolism and function in cancer. Exp Mol Med 50, 1–14 (2018). https://doi.org/10.1038/s12276-018-0038-9

    • Carlberg, C., & Haq, A. (2018). The concept of the personal vitamin D response index. Journal of Steroid Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, 175, 12–17. https://doi-org.uws.idm.oclc.org/10.1016/j.jsbmb.2016.12.011

    • Lemke, D., Klement, R. J., Schweiger, F., Schweiger, B., & Spitz, J. (2021). Vitamin D Resistance as a Possible Cause of Autoimmune Diseases: A Hypothesis Confirmed by a Therapeutic High-Dose Vitamin D Protocol. Frontiers in Immunology, 12, 655739. https://doi-org.uws.idm.oclc.org/10.3389/fimmu.2021.655739

    • Saksa, N., Neme, A., Ryynänen, J., Uusitupa, M., de Mello, V. D. F., Voutilainen, S., Nurmi, T., Virtanen, J. K., Tuomainen, T.-P., & Carlberg, C. (2015). Dissecting high from low responders in a vitamin D3 intervention study. Journal of Steroid Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, 148, 275–282. https://doi-org.uws.idm.oclc.org/10.1016/j.jsbmb.2014.11.012

    • Wang, S., Wu, Y., Zuo, Z., Zhao, Y., & Wang, K. (2018). The effect of vitamin D supplementation on thyroid autoantibody levels in the treatment of autoimmune thyroiditis: a systematic review and a meta-analysis. Endocrine, 59(3), 499–505. https://doi-org.uws.idm.oclc.org/10.1007/s12020-018-1532-5

    • Hopefl, R., Ben-Eltriki, M., & Deb, S. (2022). Association Between Vitamin D Levels and Inflammatory Markers in COVID-19 Patients: A Meta-Analysis of Observational Studies. Journal of Pharmacy & Pharmaceutical Sciences : A Publication of the Canadian Society for Pharmaceutical Sciences, Societe Canadienne Des Sciences Pharmaceutiques, 25, 124–136. https://doi-org.uws.idm.oclc.org/10.18433/jpps32518

    • Penckofer, S., Ridosh, M., Adams, W., Grzesiak, M., Woo, J., Byrn, M., Kouba, J., Sheean, P., Kordish, C., Durazo-Arvizu, R., Wallis, D., Emanuele, M. A., & Halaris, A. (2022). Vitamin D Supplementation for the Treatment of Depressive Symptoms in Women with Type 2 Diabetes: A Randomized Clinical Trial. Journal of Diabetes Research, 2022, 4090807. https://doi-org.uws.idm.oclc.org/10.1155/2022/4090807

    • Li, B., Xu, Y., Zhang, X., Zhang, L., Wu, Y., Wang, X., & Zhu, C. (2022). The effect of vitamin D supplementation in treatment of children with autism spectrum disorder: a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials. Nutritional Neuroscience, 25(4), 835–845.

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    • Guo, X., Liu, C., & Huang, Y. (2022). Efficacy and Safety of Vitamin D Adjuvant Therapy for Ulcerative Colitis: A Meta-Analysis. Computational and Mathematical Methods in Medicine, 2022, 6836942. https://doi-org.uws.idm.oclc.org/10.1155/2022/6836942

    • Ersahin, S. S., & Ersahin, A. (2022). Serum 25-hydroxyvitamin D correlates with endometrial HOXA10 mRNA expression. European Review for Medical and Pharmacological Sciences, 26(10), 3483–3486. https://doi-org.uws.idm.oclc.org/10.26355/eurrev_202205_28842

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  • Sweet Treat Challenge

    • Author’s original concepts

  • Sweetener Guide

  • Template Diet Chart

  • Thyroid Health

  • Tips for Healthy Weight Loss

    • author’s original concept

  • Tips for State of Receiving Graphic

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    • NTA Student Guide. (2019). Nutritional Therapy Association.

  • Top 9 Food Allergens

  • Trace Mineral Guide

    • Jones, D. S., Bland, J. S., & Quinn, S. (2010). Textbook of Functional Medicine. Institute for Functional Medicine.

    • Gaby, A. R. (2017). Nutritional Medicine (2nd ed.). Fritz Perlberg Publishing.

    • NTA Student Guide. (2019). Nutritional Therapy Association.

  • Type II Diabetes 101

    • Amsah, N., Md Isa, Z., & Ahmad, N. (2022). Biopsychosocial and Nutritional Factors of Depression among Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus Patients: A Systematic Review. International journal of environmental research and public health, 19(8), 4888. https://doi.org/10.3390/ijerph19084888

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    • Fernández-Cao, J. C., Warthon-Medina, M., H Moran, V., Arija, V., Doepking, C., Serra-Majem, L., & Lowe, N. M. (2019). Zinc Intake and Status and Risk of Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis. Nutrients, 11(5), 1027. https://doi.org/10.3390/nu11051027

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    • Jayawardena, R., Ranasinghe, P., Chathuranga, T., Atapattu, P. M., & Misra, A. (2018). The benefits of yoga practice compared to physical exercise in the management of type 2 Diabetes Mellitus: A systematic review and meta-analysis. Diabetes & metabolic syndrome, 12(5), 795–805. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.dsx.2018.04.008

    • Martín-Peláez, S., Fito, M., & Castaner, O. (2020). Mediterranean Diet Effects on Type 2 Diabetes Prevention, Disease Progression, and Related Mechanisms. A Review. Nutrients, 12(8), 2236. https://doi.org/10.3390/nu12082236

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    • Pollakova, D., Andreadi, A., Pacifici, F., Della-Morte, D., Lauro, D., & Tubili, C. (2021). The Impact of Vegan Diet in the Prevention and Treatment of Type 2 Diabetes: A Systematic Review. Nutrients, 13(6), 2123. https://doi.org/10.3390/nu13062123

    • Teck J. (2022). Diabetes-Associated Comorbidities. Primary care, 49(2), 275–286. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.pop.2021.11.004

    • Williams, M. F., London, D. A., Husni, E. M., Navaneethan, S., & Kashyap, S. R. (2016). Type 2 diabetes and osteoarthritis: a systematic review and meta-analysis. Journal of diabetes and its complications, 30(5), 944–950. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jdiacomp.2016.02.016

    • Yin, J., Xing, H., & Ye, J. (2008). Efficacy of berberine in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus. Metabolism: clinical and experimental, 57(5), 712–717. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.metabol.2008.01.013

    • Zhai, L., Wu, J., Lam, Y. Y., Kwan, H. Y., Bian, Z. X., & Wong, H. L. X. (2021). Gut-Microbial Metabolites, Probiotics and Their Roles in Type 2 Diabetes. International journal of molecular sciences, 22(23), 12846. https://doi.org/10.3390/ijms222312846

    • Zhang, Y., Gu, Y., Ren, H., Wang, S., Zhong, H., Zhao, X., Ma, J., Gu, X., Xue, Y., Huang, S., Yang, J., Chen, L., Chen, G., Qu, S., Liang, J., Qin, L., Huang, Q., Peng, Y., Li, Q., Wang, X., … Wang, W. (2020). Gut microbiome-related effects of berberine and probiotics on type 2 diabetes (the PREMOTE study). Nature communications, 11(1), 5015. https://doi.org/10.1038/s41467-020-18414-8

    • Zhou, J., Lin, Y., Liu, Y., & Chen, K. (2021). Antibiotic exposure and risk of type 2 diabetes mellitus: a systematic review and meta-analysis. Environmental science and pollution research international, 28(46), 65052–65061. https://doi.org/10.1007/s11356-021-16781-3

  • Types of Protein Powder

  • Types of Sugar

  • Ulcerative Colitis 101

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    • Blanck, S., & Aberra , F. (2013). Vitamin D Deficiency Is Associated with Ulcerative Colitis Disease Activity. Digestive Diseases and Sciences, 58 (6), 1698 1702. doi:10.1007/s10620 012 2531 7

    • Bullock, N. R., J. C. Booth, et al. (2004). "Comparative composition of bacteria in the human intestinal microflora duringremission and active ulcerative colitis." Curr Issues Intest Microbiol 5 (2): 59 64.

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    • Gubatan, J., Mitsuhashi , S., Zenlea , T., Rosenberg, L., Robson, S., & Moss, A. C. (2017). Low Serum Vitamin D During Remission Increases Risk of Clinical Relapse in Patients With Ulcerative Colitis. Clinical Gastroenterology and Hepatology, 15 (2), 240 246.e241. doi:https ://doi.org/10.1016/j.cgh.2016.05.035

    • Hamer, H. M., D. Jonkers , et al. (2008). "Review article: the role of butyrate on colonic function." Aliment Pharmacol Ther 27 (2): 104 119.

    • Hanai, H., T. Iida, et al. (2006). "Curcumin Maintenance Therapy for Ulcerative Colitis: Randomized, Multicenter, Double Blind, Placebo Controlled Trial." Clinical Gastroenterology and Hepatology 4 (12): 1502 1506.

    • Iablokov, V., B. Sydora , et al. (2010). "Naturally Occurring Glycoalkaloids in Potatoes Aggravate Intestinal Inflammation in Two Mouse Models of Inflammatory Bowel Disease." Digestive Diseases and Sciences 55 (11): 3078 3085.

    • Jowett, S. L., C. J. Seal, et al. (2004). "Influence of dietary factors on the clinical course of ulcerative colitis: a prospective cohort study." Gut 53 (10): 1479 1484.

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    • Magee, E. A., C. J. Richardson, et al. (2000). "Contribution of dietary protein to sulfide production in the large intestine: an in vitro and a controlled feeding study in humans." The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition 72 (6): 1488 1494.Pitcher, M. C. and J. H. Cummings (1996). "Hydrogen sulphide: a bacterial toxin in ulcerative colitis?" Gut39(1): 1-4.

    • Prosberg, M., Bendtsen, F., Vind, I., Petersen, A. M., & Gluud, L. L. (2016). The association between the gut microbiota and the inflammatory bowel disease activity: a systematic review and meta-analysis. ScandJ Gastroenterol, 51(12), 1407-1415. doi:10.1080/00365521.2016.1216587

    • Roediger, W. E. W. (1998). "Decreased sulphur aminoacidintake in ulcerative colitis." The Lancet351(9115): 1555.Roth, S., Spalinger, M. R., Gottier, C., Biedermann, L., Zeitz, J., Lang, S., Scharl, M. (2016). Bilberry-Derived Anthocyanins Modulate Cytokine Expression in the Intestine of Patients with Ulcerative Colitis. PLoSOne, 11(5), e0154817. doi:10.1371/journal.pone.0154817

    • Rowan, F. E., N. G. Docherty, et al. (2009). "Sulphate reducing bacteria and hydrogen sulphide in the aetiology of ulcerative co litis." Br J Surg 96 (2): 151 158.

    • Salim, S. Y. and J. D. Soderholm (2011). "Importance of disrupted intestinal barrier in inflammatory bowel diseases." Inflamm Bowel Dis 17 (1): 362 381.

    • Scholz, D. (2011). "The Role of Nutrition in the Etiology of Inflammatory Bowel Disease." Current Problems in Pediatric and Adolescent Health Care 41 (9): 248 253.

    • Seidner, D. L., B. A. Lashner , et al. (2005). "An oral supplement enriched with fish oil, soluble fiber , and antioxidants for corticosteroid sparing in ulcerative colitis: A randomized, controlled trial." Clinical Gastroenterology and Hepatology 3 (4): 358 369.

    • Sharifi, A., Hosseinzadeh Attar, M. J., Vahedi , H., & Nedjat , S. (2016). A randomized controlled trial on the effect of vitamin D3 on inflammation and cathelicidin gene expression in ulcerative colitis patients. Saudi J Gastroenterol, 22 (4), 316 323. doi:10.4103/13193767.187606

    • Watson, A. J. and A. R. Hart (2011). "Environmental risk factors for inflammatory bowel disease: microbes, diet, and the appendix." Gastroenterology 141 (2): 768 770.

  • Vagus Nerve 101

    • Bonaz, B., Sinniger, V., & Pellissier, S. (2016). Vagal tone: effects on sensitivity, motility, and inflammation. Neurogastroenterology & Motility, 28(4), 455–462. https://doi-org.uws.idm.oclc.org/10.1111/nmo.12817

    • Bravo, J. A., Forsythe, P., Chew, M. V., Escaravage, E., Savignac, H. M., Dinan, T. G., Bienenstock, J., & Cryan, J. F. (2011). Ingestion of Lactobacillus strain regulates emotional behavior and central GABA receptor expression in a mouse via the vagus nerve. Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences of the United States of America, 108(38), 16050–16055. https://doi.org/10.1073/pnas.1102999108

    • Ceylan, E., Ozpolat, C., Onur, O., Akoglu, H., & Denizbasi, A. (2019). Initial and Sustained Response Effects of 3 Vagal Maneuvers in Supraventricular Tachycardia: A Randomized, Clinical Trial. Journal of Emergency Medicine, 57(3), 299–305. https://doi-org.uws.idm.oclc.org/10.1016/j.jemermed.2019.06.008

    • Cleveland Clinic. 5 Ways to Stimulate Your Vagus Nerve. 2022. Retrieved from: https://health.clevelandclinic.org/vagus-nerve-stimulation/

    • Çorbacıoğlu, Ş. K., Akıncı, E., Çevik, Y., Aytar, H., Öncül, M. V., Akkan, S., & Uzunosmanoğlu, H. (2017). Comparing the success rates of standard and modified Valsalva maneuvers to terminate PSVT: A randomized controlled trial. The American journal of emergency medicine, 35(11), 1662–1665. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ajem.2017.05.034

    • Dr. Jockers. Improving Vagal Tone For Better Mental and Emotional Health. Retrieved from https://drjockers.com/vagal-tone/Gerritsen, R., & Band, G. (2018). Breath of Life: The Respiratory Vagal Stimulation Model of Contemplative Activity. Frontiers in human neuroscience, 12, 397. https://doi.org/10.3389/fnhum.2018.00397

    • Goggins, E., Mitani, S., & Tanaka, S. (2022). Clinical perspectives on vagus nerve stimulation: present and future. Clinical Science (London, England : 1979), 136(9), 695–709. https://doi-org.uws.idm.oclc.org/10.1042/CS20210507

    • He, X., Liu, J., & Zang, W.-J. (2022). Mitochondrial homeostasis and redox status in cardiovascular diseases: Protective role of the vagal system. Free Radical Biology & Medicine, 178, 369–379. https://doi-org.uws.idm.oclc.org/10.1016/j.freeradbiomed.2021.12.255

    • Magnon, V., Dutheil, F., & Vallet, G. T. (2021). Benefits from one session of deep and slow breathing on vagal tone and anxiety in young and older adults. Scientific Reports, 11(1), 1–10. https://doi-org.uws.idm.oclc.org/10.1038/s41598-021-98736-9

    • Pellissier S, Dantzer C, Mondillon L, Trocme C, Gauchez A-S, Ducros V, et al. Relationship between vagal tone, cortisol, TNF-alpha, epinephrine and negative affects in Crohn’s disease and irritable bowel syndrome. PLoS ONE. 2014 Sep 10;9(9):e105328. DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0105328. PMID: 25207649. PMCID: PMC4160179.

  • Vegan Meal Blueprint

    • Menzel, J., Jabakhanji, A., Biemann, R., Mai, K., Abraham, K., & Weikert, C. (2020). Systematic review and meta-analysis of the associations of vegan and vegetarian diets with inflammatory biomarkers. Scientific Reports, 10(1), 1–11. https://doi-org.uws.idm.oclc.org/10.1038/s41598-020-78426-8

    • Oussalah, A., Levy, J., Berthezène, C., Alpers, D. H., & Guéant, J.-L. (2020). Health outcomes associated with vegetarian diets: An umbrella review of systematic reviews and meta-analyses. Clinical Nutrition, 39(11), 3283–3307. https://doi-org.uws.idm.oclc.org/10.1016/j.clnu.2020.02.037

    • Pollakova, D., Andreadi, A., Pacifici, F., Della-Morte, D., Lauro, D., & Tubili, C. (2021). The Impact of Vegan Diet in the Prevention and Treatment of Type 2 Diabetes: A Systematic Review. Nutrients, 13(6), 2123. https://doi-org.uws.idm.oclc.org/10.3390/nu13062123

  • Vitamin D

    • Jung, C. M., Khalsa, S. B., Scheer, F. A., Cajochen, C., Lockley, S. W., Czeisler, C. A., & Wright, K. P., Jr (2010). Acute effects of bright light exposure on cortisol levels. Journal of biological rhythms, 25(3), 208–216. https://doi.org/10.1177/0748730410368413

    • Choi, J. H., Lee, B., Lee, J. Y., Kim, C.-H., Park, B., Kim, D. Y., Kim, H. J., & Park, D.-Y. (2020). Relationship between Sleep Duration, Sun Exposure, and Serum 25-Hydroxyvitamin D Status: A Cross-sectional Study. Scientific Reports, 10(1). https://doi-org.uws.idm.oclc.org/10.1038/s41598-020-61061-8

    • Moattari, C. R., & Granstein, R. D. (2021). Neuropeptides and neurohormones in immune, inflammatory and cellular responses to ultraviolet radiation. Acta Physiologica, 232(1), 1–22.

    • Mead M. N. (2008). Benefits of sunlight: a bright spot for human health. Environmental health perspectives, 116(4), A160–A167. https://doi.org/10.1289/ehp.116-a160

    • Ruiz-Ballesteros, A. I., Meza-Meza, M. R., Vizmanos-Lamotte, B., Parra-Rojas, I., & de la Cruz-Mosso, U. (2020). Association of Vitamin D Metabolism Gene Polymorphisms with Autoimmunity: Evidence in Population Genetic Studies. International Journal of Molecular Sciences, 21(24). https://doi-org.uws.idm.oclc.org/10.3390/ijms21249626

    • Jeon, SM., Shin, EA. Exploring vitamin D metabolism and function in cancer. Exp Mol Med 50, 1–14 (2018). https://doi.org/10.1038/s12276-018-0038-9

    • Carlberg, C., & Haq, A. (2018). The concept of the personal vitamin D response index. Journal of Steroid Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, 175, 12–17. https://doi-org.uws.idm.oclc.org/10.1016/j.jsbmb.2016.12.011

    • Lemke, D., Klement, R. J., Schweiger, F., Schweiger, B., & Spitz, J. (2021). Vitamin D Resistance as a Possible Cause of Autoimmune Diseases: A Hypothesis Confirmed by a Therapeutic High-Dose Vitamin D Protocol. Frontiers in Immunology, 12, 655739. https://doi-org.uws.idm.oclc.org/10.3389/fimmu.2021.655739

    • Saksa, N., Neme, A., Ryynänen, J., Uusitupa, M., de Mello, V. D. F., Voutilainen, S., Nurmi, T., Virtanen, J. K., Tuomainen, T.-P., & Carlberg, C. (2015). Dissecting high from low responders in a vitamin D3 intervention study. Journal of Steroid Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, 148, 275–282. https://doi-org.uws.idm.oclc.org/10.1016/j.jsbmb.2014.11.012

    • Wang, S., Wu, Y., Zuo, Z., Zhao, Y., & Wang, K. (2018). The effect of vitamin D supplementation on thyroid autoantibody levels in the treatment of autoimmune thyroiditis: a systematic review and a meta-analysis. Endocrine, 59(3), 499–505. https://doi-org.uws.idm.oclc.org/10.1007/s12020-018-1532-5

    • Hopefl, R., Ben-Eltriki, M., & Deb, S. (2022). Association Between Vitamin D Levels and Inflammatory Markers in COVID-19 Patients: A Meta-Analysis of Observational Studies. Journal of Pharmacy & Pharmaceutical Sciences : A Publication of the Canadian Society for Pharmaceutical Sciences, Societe Canadienne Des Sciences Pharmaceutiques, 25, 124–136. https://doi-org.uws.idm.oclc.org/10.18433/jpps32518

    • Penckofer, S., Ridosh, M., Adams, W., Grzesiak, M., Woo, J., Byrn, M., Kouba, J., Sheean, P., Kordish, C., Durazo-Arvizu, R., Wallis, D., Emanuele, M. A., & Halaris, A. (2022). Vitamin D Supplementation for the Treatment of Depressive Symptoms in Women with Type 2 Diabetes: A Randomized Clinical Trial. Journal of Diabetes Research, 2022, 4090807. https://doi-org.uws.idm.oclc.org/10.1155/2022/4090807

    • Li, B., Xu, Y., Zhang, X., Zhang, L., Wu, Y., Wang, X., & Zhu, C. (2022). The effect of vitamin D supplementation in treatment of children with autism spectrum disorder: a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials. Nutritional Neuroscience, 25(4), 835–845.

    • El Amrousy, D., Abdelhai, D., & Shawky, D. (2022). Vitamin D and nonalcoholic fatty liver disease in children: a randomized controlled clinical trial. European Journal of Pediatrics, 181(2), 579–586. https://doi-org.uws.idm.oclc.org/10.1007/s00431-021-04243-4

    • Guo, X., Liu, C., & Huang, Y. (2022). Efficacy and Safety of Vitamin D Adjuvant Therapy for Ulcerative Colitis: A Meta-Analysis. Computational and Mathematical Methods in Medicine, 2022, 6836942. https://doi-org.uws.idm.oclc.org/10.1155/2022/6836942

    • Ersahin, S. S., & Ersahin, A. (2022). Serum 25-hydroxyvitamin D correlates with endometrial HOXA10 mRNA expression. European Review for Medical and Pharmacological Sciences, 26(10), 3483–3486. https://doi-org.uws.idm.oclc.org/10.26355/eurrev_202205_28842

    • Gu, J.-C., Wu, Y.-G., Huang, W.-G., Fan, X.-J., Chen, X.-H., Zhou, B., Lin, Z.-J., & Feng, X.-L. (2022). Effect of vitamin D on oxidative stress and serum inflammatory factors in the patients with type 2 diabetes. Journal of Clinical Laboratory Analysis, 36(5), e24430. https://doi-org.uws.idm.oclc.org/10.1002/jcla.24430

    • Cheng, J., Meng, S., Lee, J., Kwak, H.-B., & Liu, Y. (2022). Effects of walking and sun exposure on bone density and balance in elderly with osteopenia. Journal of Bone and Mineral Metabolism, 1–7. https://doi-org.uws.idm.oclc.org/10.1007/s00774-022-01317-7

    • Lindqvist, P. G., Landin-Olsson, M., & Olsson, H. (2021). Low sun exposure habits is associated with a dose-dependent increased risk of hypertension: a report from the large MISS cohort. Photochemical & Photobiological Sciences, 20(2), 285–292. https://doi-org.uws.idm.oclc.org/10.1007/s43630-021-00017-x

    • Joh, H.-K., Hwang, S., Cho, B., Lim, C. S., & Jung, S.-E. (2020). Effect of sun exposure versus oral vitamin D supplementation on serum 25-hydroxyvitamin D concentrations in young adults: A randomized clinical trial. Clinical Nutrition, 39(3), 727–736. https://doi-org.uws.idm.oclc.org/10.1016/j.clnu.2019.03.021

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  • Vitamin Guide

    • Jones, D. S., Bland, J. S., & Quinn, S. (2010). Textbook of Functional Medicine. Institute for Functional Medicine.

    • Gaby, A. R. (2017). Nutritional Medicine (2nd ed.). Fritz Perlberg Publishing.

    • NTA Student Guide. (2019). Nutritional Therapy Association.

  • Water Quality

    • Popkin, B. M., D'Anci, K. E., & Rosenberg, I. H. (2010). Water, hydration, and health. Nutrition reviews, 68(8), 439–458. https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1753-4887.2010.00304.x

    • Environmental Working Group. EWG Tap Water Quality Database. Retrieved from https://www.ewg.org/tapwater/.

    • Jones, D. S., Bland, J. S., & Quinn, S. (2010). Textbook of Functional Medicine. Institute for Functional Medicine.

  • Ways to Ease Menstrual Pain

  • Weekly 30 Challenge #1

    • McDonald, D., Hyde, E., Debelius, J. W., Morton, J. T., Gonzalez, A., Ackermann, G., Aksenov, A. A., Behsaz, B., Brennan, C., Chen, Y., DeRight Goldasich, L., Dorrestein, P. C., Dunn, R. R., Fahimipour, A. K., Gaffney, J., Gilbert, J. A., Gogul, G., Green, J. L., Hugenholtz, P., Humphrey, G., … Knight, R. (2018). American Gut: an Open Platform for Citizen Science Microbiome Research. mSystems, 3(3), e00031-18. https://doi.org/10.1128/mSystems.00031-18 Retrieved from: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/29795809/

  • Weekly 30 Challenge #2

    • McDonald, D., Hyde, E., Debelius, J. W., Morton, J. T., Gonzalez, A., Ackermann, G., Aksenov, A. A., Behsaz, B., Brennan, C., Chen, Y., DeRight Goldasich, L., Dorrestein, P. C., Dunn, R. R., Fahimipour, A. K., Gaffney, J., Gilbert, J. A., Gogul, G., Green, J. L., Hugenholtz, P., Humphrey, G., … Knight, R. (2018). American Gut: an Open Platform for Citizen Science Microbiome Research. mSystems, 3(3), e00031-18. https://doi.org/10.1128/mSystems.00031-18 Retrieved from: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/29795809/

  • Weekly 30 Challenge #3

    • McDonald, D., Hyde, E., Debelius, J. W., Morton, J. T., Gonzalez, A., Ackermann, G., Aksenov, A. A., Behsaz, B., Brennan, C., Chen, Y., DeRight Goldasich, L., Dorrestein, P. C., Dunn, R. R., Fahimipour, A. K., Gaffney, J., Gilbert, J. A., Gogul, G., Green, J. L., Hugenholtz, P., Humphrey, G., … Knight, R. (2018). American Gut: an Open Platform for Citizen Science Microbiome Research. mSystems, 3(3), e00031-18. https://doi.org/10.1128/mSystems.00031-18 Retrieved from: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/29795809/

  • Weekly 30 Challenge Blank

    • McDonald, D., Hyde, E., Debelius, J. W., Morton, J. T., Gonzalez, A., Ackermann, G., Aksenov, A. A., Behsaz, B., Brennan, C., Chen, Y., DeRight Goldasich, L., Dorrestein, P. C., Dunn, R. R., Fahimipour, A. K., Gaffney, J., Gilbert, J. A., Gogul, G., Green, J. L., Hugenholtz, P., Humphrey, G., … Knight, R. (2018). American Gut: an Open Platform for Citizen Science Microbiome Research. mSystems, 3(3), e00031-18. https://doi.org/10.1128/mSystems.00031-18 Retrieved from: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/29795809/

  • Weekly Meal Plan

    • Author’s original concepts

  • Wellness Wheel

    • Author’s original concepts

  • What is Nutritional Therapy?

    • NTA Student Guide. (2019). Nutritional Therapy Association.

  • Whole Food Carbs

  • Whole Food Challenge

    • Author’s original concepts

  • Whole Food Dairy Swaps

    • Author’s original concepts

  • Whole Food Desserts

    • Author’s original concepts

  • Whole Food Diet (NTA Foundation)

    • NTA Student Guide. (2019). Nutritional Therapy Association.

    • Jones, D. S., Bland, J. S., & Quinn, S. (2010). Textbook of Functional Medicine. Institute for Functional Medicine.

  • Whole Food: Good Better Best

    • Author’s original concept

  • Whole Food Pyramid

    • Author’s original concept

  • Whole Food Swaps #1

    • Author’s original concept

  • Whole Food Swaps #2

    • Author’s original concept

  • Wholeness Goals (guided)

    • Author’s original concepts

  • Wholeness Goals (simple)

    • Author’s original concepts

  • Winter Seasonal Eating

    • Douillard, J. (2001). The 3-Season Diet. Random House International.

  • Winter Seasonal Eating Bingo

    • Douillard, J. (2001). The 3-Season Diet. Random House International.

  • Yeast Overgrowth 101

    • Aaron, L., & Torsten, M. (2020). Candida albicans in celiac disease: A wolf in sheep’s clothing. Autoimmunity Reviews, 19(9). https://doi-org.uws.idm.oclc.org/10.1016/j.autrev.2020.102621

    • Aminzadeh, A., Sabeti Sanat, A., & Nik Akhtar, S. (2016). Frequency of Candidiasis and Colonization of Candida albicans in Relation to Oral Contraceptive Pills. Iranian Red Crescent medical journal, 18(10), e38909. https://doi.org/10.5812/ircmj.38909

    • Anti-Candida Food Plan. Institute of Functional Medicine. Retrieved from: https://www.drelenaklimenko.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/Anti-Candida-Food-Plan_BRFINAL.pdf

    • Atiencia-Carrera, M. B., Cabezas-Mera, F. S., Tejera, E., & Machado, A. (2022). Prevalence of biofilms in Candida spp. bloodstream infections: A meta-analysis. PloS One, 17(2), e0263522. https://doi-org.uws.idm.oclc.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0263522

    • Jawhara, S. (2022). How Gut Bacterial Dysbiosis Can Promote Candida albicans Overgrowth during Colonic Inflammation. Microorganisms, 10(5), 1014. https://doi-org.uws.idm.oclc.org/10.3390/microorganisms10051014

    • Hilton, E., Isenberg, H. D., Alperstein, P., France, K., & Borenstein, M. T. (1992). Ingestion of yogurt containing Lactobacillus acidophilus as prophylaxis for candidal vaginitis. Annals of internal medicine, 116(5), 353–357. https://doi-org.uws.idm.oclc.org/10.7326/0003-4819-116-5-353

    • Manzoni, P., Mostert, M., Leonessa, M. L., Priolo, C., Farina, D., Monetti, C., Latino, M. A., & Gomirato, G. (2006). Oral supplementation with Lactobacillus casei subspecies rhamnosus prevents enteric colonization by Candida species in preterm neonates: a randomized study. Clinical infectious diseases : an official publication of the Infectious Diseases Society of America, 42(12), 1735–1742. https://doi-org.uws.idm.oclc.org/10.1086/504324

    • Otašević, S., Momčilović, S., Petrović, M., Radulović, O., Stojanović, N. M., & Arsić-Arsenijević, V. (2018). The dietary modification and treatment of intestinal Candida overgrowth - a pilot study. Journal de mycologie medicale, 28(4), 623–627. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.mycmed.2018.08.002

    • Paniágua, A. L., Correia, A. F., Pereira, L. C., de Alencar, B. M., Silva, F. B. A., Almeida, R. M., & de Medeiros Nóbrega, Y. K. (2021). Inhibitory effects of Lactobacillus casei Shirota against both Candida auris and Candida spp. isolates that cause vulvovaginal candidiasis and are resistant to antifungals. BMC Complementary Medicine and Therapies, 21(1), 237. https://doi-org.uws.idm.oclc.org/10.1186/s12906-021-03405-z

    • The Anti-Candida Diet: 11 Simple Rules to Follow. The Candida Diet. Retrieved from: https://www.thecandidadiet.com/anti-candida-diet/

  • Your Gut Microbiome

    • Ballantyne, S. (2017). Paleo Principles. Victory Belt Publishing, Inc.

    • Jones, D. S., Bland, J. S., & Quinn, S. (2010). Textbook of Functional Medicine. Institute for Functional Medicine.

    • Gaby, A. R. (2017). Nutritional Medicine (2nd ed.). Fritz Perlberg Publishing.Mailing, L. The Ultimate Quick Start Guide to the Microbiome. Retrieved from: https://www.lucymailing.com/the-ultimate-quick-start-guide-to-the-gut-microbiome/

    • Davani-Davari, D., et al (2019). Prebiotics: Definition, Types, Sources, Mechanisms, and Clinical Applications. Foods (Basel, Switzerland), 8(3), 92. https://doi.org/10.3390/foods8030092 

    • McDonald, D., Hyde, E., Debelius, J. W., Morton, J. T., Gonzalez, A., Ackermann, G., Aksenov, A. A., Behsaz, B., Brennan, C., Chen, Y., DeRight Goldasich, L., Dorrestein, P. C., Dunn, R. R., Fahimipour, A. K., Gaffney, J., Gilbert, J. A., Gogul, G., Green, J. L., Hugenholtz, P., Humphrey, G., … Knight, R. (2018). American Gut: an Open Platform for Citizen Science Microbiome Research. mSystems, 3(3), e00031-18. https://doi.org/10.1128/mSystems.00031-18 Retrieved from: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/29795809/

SOCIAL MEDIA CONTENT

  • Gut Microbiome

    • Ballantyne, S. (2017). Paleo Principles. Victory Belt Publishing, Inc.

    • Jones, D. S., Bland, J. S., & Quinn, S. (2010). Textbook of Functional Medicine. Institute for Functional Medicine.

    • Gaby, A. R. (2017). Nutritional Medicine (2nd ed.). Fritz Perlberg Publishing.

    • Mailing, L. The Ultimate Quick Start Guide to the Microbiome. Retrieved from: https://www.lucymailing.com/the-ultimate-quick-start-guide-to-the-gut-microbiome/

    • Davani-Davari, D., et al (2019). Prebiotics: Definition, Types, Sources, Mechanisms, and Clinical Applications. Foods (Basel, Switzerland), 8(3), 92. https://doi.org/10.3390/foods8030092 

  • Digestion States

    • Jones, D. S., Bland, J. S., & Quinn, S. (2010). Textbook of Functional Medicine. Institute for Functional Medicine.

    • Browning, K. N., & Travagli, R. A. (2014). Central nervous system control of gastrointestinal motility and secretion and modulation of gastrointestinal functions. Comprehensive Physiology, 4(4), 1339–1368. https://doi.org/10.1002/cphy.c130055

    • NTA Student Guide. (2019). Nutritional Therapy Association.

  • Part 1 - Tips to Support Digestion

    • Jones, D. S., Bland, J. S., & Quinn, S. (2010). Textbook of Functional Medicine. Institute for Functional Medicine.

    • Tribole, E., & Resch, E. (2019). Intuitive Eating. Retrieved from https://www.intuitiveeating.org. 

    • NTA Student Guide. (2019). Nutritional Therapy Association.

    • Browning, K. N., & Travagli, R. A. (2014). Central nervous system control of gastrointestinal motility and secretion and modulation of gastrointestinal functions. Comprehensive Physiology, 4(4), 1339–1368. https://doi.org/10.1002/cphy.c130055 

  • Part 2 - Tips to Support Digestion

    • Jones, D. S., Bland, J. S., & Quinn, S. (2010). Textbook of Functional Medicine. Institute for Functional Medicine.

    • Tribole, E., & Resch, E. (2019). Intuitive Eating. Retrieved from https://www.intuitiveeating.org. 

    • NTA Student Guide. (2019). Nutritional Therapy Association.

    • Browning, K. N., & Travagli, R. A. (2014). Central nervous system control of gastrointestinal motility and secretion and modulation of gastrointestinal functions. Comprehensive Physiology, 4(4), 1339–1368. https://doi.org/10.1002/cphy.c130055 

  • Digestion 101

    • NTA Student Guide. (2019). Nutritional Therapy Association.

    • Jones, D. S., Bland, J. S., & Quinn, S. (2010). Textbook of Functional Medicine. Institute for Functional Medicine.C3006

  • Blood Sugar 101

    • NTA Student Guide. (2019). Nutritional Therapy Association.

    • Jones, D. S., Bland, J. S., & Quinn, S. (2010). Textbook of Functional Medicine. Institute for Functional Medicine.

  • Whole Food Diet 101

    • NTA Student Guide. (2019). Nutritional Therapy Association.

    • Jones, D. S., Bland, J. S., & Quinn, S. (2010). Textbook of Functional Medicine. Institute for Functional Medicine.

  • What is Nutritional Therapy?

    • NTA Student Guide. (2019). Nutritional Therapy Association.

  • Diet Guide (ebook)

    • Ballantyne, S. (2013). The Paleo Approach: Reverse Autoimmune Disease and Heal your Body. Victory Belt Publishing Inc.

    • Ballantyne, S. (2017). Paleo Principles. Victory Belt Publishing, Inc.

    • Gaby, A. R. (2017). Nutritional Medicine (2nd ed.). Fritz Perlberg Publishing.

    • Davani-Davari, D., et al (2019). Prebiotics: Definition, Types, Sources, Mechanisms, and Clinical Applications. Foods (Basel, Switzerland), 8(3), 92. https://doi.org/10.3390/foods8030092

    • Bellini, M., et al. (2020). Low FODMAP Diet: Evidence, Doubts, and Hopes. Nutrients, 12(1), 148. https://doi.org/10.3390/nu12010148

    • Hill, P., Muir, J. G., & Gibson, P. R. (2017). Controversies and Recent Developments of the Low-FODMAP Diet. Gastroenterology & Hepatology, 13(1), 36–45.

    • Autoimmune Wellness. https://autoimmunewellness.com

    • Konijeti, G. G., et al (2017). Efficacy of the Autoimmune Protocol Diet for Inflammatory Bowel Disease. Inflammatory bowel diseases, 23(11), 2054–2060. https://doi-org.uws.idm.oclc.org/10.1097/MIB.0000000000001221

    • de Menezes, et al. (2019). Influence of Paleolithic diet on anthropometric markers in chronic diseases: systematic review and meta-analysis. Nutrition Journal, 18(1), 41. https://doi-org.uws.idm.oclc.org/10.1186/s12937-019-0457-z

    • Manheimer, E. W., van Zuuren, E. J., Fedorowicz, Z., & Pijl, H. (2015). Paleolithic nutrition for metabolic syndrome: systematic review and meta-analysis. American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, 102(4), 922–932.

    • Meng, Y., Bai, H., Wang, S., Li, Z., Wang, Q., & Chen, L. (2017). Efficacy of low carbohydrate diet for type 2 diabetes mellitus management: A systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials. Diabetes Research and Clinical Practice, 131, 124–131. https://doi-org.uws.idm.oclc.org/10.1016/j.diabres.2017.07.006

    • Pavón, S., et al (2021). Ketogenic diet and cognition in neurological diseases: a systematic review. Nutrition Reviews, 79(7), 802–813.

    • Sackner-Bernstein, J., Kanter, D., & Kaul, S. (2015). Dietary Intervention for Overweight and Obese Adults: Comparison of Low-Carbohydrate and Low-Fat Diets. A Meta-Analysis. PLoS ONE, 10(10), 1–19. https://doi-org.uws.idm.oclc.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0139817

    • Willems, A. E. M., Jong, M. S., Beek, A. P. van, Nederhof, E., & Dijk, G. van. (2021). Effects of macronutrient intake in obesity: a meta-analysis of low-carbohydrate and low-fat diets on markers of the metabolic syndrome. Nutrition Reviews, 79(4), 429–444.

    • Ketogenic Diet. The Nutrition Source. Harvard School of Public Health. Retrieved from https://www.hsph.harvard.edu/nutritionsource/healthy-weight/diet-reviews/ketogenic-diet/ 

    • Menzel, J., Jabakhanji, A., Biemann, R., Mai, K., Abraham, K., & Weikert, C. (2020). Systematic review and meta-analysis of the associations of vegan and vegetarian diets with inflammatory biomarkers. Scientific Reports, 10(1), 1–11. https://doi-org.uws.idm.oclc.org/10.1038/s41598-020-78426-8

    • Oussalah, A., Levy, J., Berthezène, C., Alpers, D. H., & Guéant, J.-L. (2020). Health outcomes associated with vegetarian diets: An umbrella review of systematic reviews and meta-analyses. Clinical Nutrition, 39(11), 3283–3307. https://doi-org.uws.idm.oclc.org/10.1016/j.clnu.2020.02.037

    • Pollakova, D., Andreadi, A., Pacifici, F., Della-Morte, D., Lauro, D., & Tubili, C. (2021). The Impact of Vegan Diet in the Prevention and Treatment of Type 2 Diabetes: A Systematic Review. Nutrients, 13(6), 2123. https://doi-org.uws.idm.oclc.org/10.3390/nu13062123

    • Paleo and Vegan: Pluses and Minuses to Watch. Harvard Health Publishing. Retrieved from https://www.health.harvard.edu/blog/vegan-and-paleo-pluses-and-minuses-to-watch-202108022560

    • Paleo Diet. The Nutrition Source. Harvard School of Public Health. Retrieved from https://www.hsph.harvard.edu/nutritionsource/healthy-weight/diet-reviews/paleo-diet/

    • Bakaloudi, D. et al (2021). Impact of the Level of Adherence to Mediterranean Diet on the Parameters of Metabolic Syndrome: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Observational Studies. Nutrients, 13(5). https://doi-org.uws.idm.oclc.org/10.3390/nu13051514

    • Canudas, S., et al (2020). Mediterranean Diet and Telomere Length: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis. Advances in Nutrition (Bethesda, Md.), 11(6), 1544–1554. https://doi-org.uws.idm.oclc.org/10.1093/advances/nmaa079

    • Filippou, C. D., et al (2021). Mediterranean diet and blood pressure reduction in adults with and without hypertension: A systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials. Clinical Nutrition, 40(5), 3191–3200. https://doi-org.uws.idm.oclc.org/10.1016/j.clnu.2021.01.030

    • Morze, J., et al. (2021). An updated systematic review and meta-analysis on adherence to mediterranean diet and risk of cancer. European Journal of Nutrition, 60(3), 1561–1586.

    • Quintana-Navarro, G. M., et al (2020). Long-term dietary adherence and changes in dietary intake in coronary patients after intervention with a Mediterranean diet or a low-fat diet: the CORDIOPREV randomized trial. European Journal of Nutrition, 59(5), 2099–2110.

    • Shannon, O. M.,et al (2020). Mediterranean Diet Increases Endothelial Function in Adults: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials. The Journal of Nutrition, 150(5), 1151–1159. https://doi-org.uws.idm.oclc.org/10.1093/jn/nxaa002

    • Soltani, S., Jayedi, A., Shab-Bidar, S., Becerra-Tomás, N., & Salas-Salvadó, J. (2019). Adherence to the Mediterranean Diet in Relation to All-Cause Mortality: A Systematic Review and Dose-Response Meta-Analysis of Prospective Cohort Studies. Advances in Nutrition (Bethesda, Md.), 10(6), 1029–1039. https://doi-org.uws.idm.oclc.org/10.1093/advances/nmz041

    • Mediterranean Diet. The Nutrition Source. Harvard School of Public Health. Retrieved from https://www.hsph.harvard.edu/nutritionsource/healthy-weight/diet-reviews/mediterranean-diet/ 


SLIDES

  • Balancing Blood Sugar (slides)

  • Detoxification (slides)

    • Walter J. Crinnion, & Joseph E. Pizzorno. (2018). Clinical Environmental Medicine : Identification and Natural Treatment of Diseases Caused by Common Pollutants. Elsevier.

    • IFM Detox Food Plan. Institute of Functional Medicine. https://www.ifm.org/news-insights/detox-food-plan/Jones, D. S., Bland, J. S., & Quinn, S. (2010). Textbook of Functional Medicine. Institute for Functional Medicine.

    • Gaby, A. R. (2017). Nutritional Medicine (2nd ed.). Fritz Perlberg Publishing.

    • Jones, D. S., Bland, J. S., & Quinn, S. (2010). Textbook of Functional Medicine. Institute for Functional Medicine.

    • Paris, L. Functional Medicine Detox Phases 1, 2, and 3. Retreived from https://www.parishealingarts.com/functional-medicine-phase-detox/Fx Medicine. Organs of Detoxification. Retreived from https://www.fxmedicine.com.au/blog-post/organs-detoxification

    • Digestive system: Function, Organs & Anatomy. Cleveland Clinic. Retrieved from https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/articles/7041-the-structure-and-function-of-the-digestive-system.

    • Browning, K. N., & Travagli, R. A. (2014). Central nervous system control of gastrointestinal motility and secretion and modulation of gastrointestinal functions. Comprehensive Physiology, 4(4), 1339–1368. https://doi.org/10.1002/cphy.c130055

    • Environmental Working Group. EWG Tap Water Quality Database. Retrieved from https://www.ewg.org/tapwater/.

    • Williams, G. M., Aardema, M., Acquavella, J., Berry, S. C., Brusick, D., Burns, M. M., de Camargo, J. L. V., Garabrant, D., Greim, H. A., Kier, L. D., Kirkland, D. J., Marsh, G., Solomon, K. R., Sorahan, T., Roberts, A., & Weed, D. L. (2016). A review of the carcinogenic potential of glyphosate by four independent expert panels and comparison to the IARC assessment. Critical Reviews in Toxicology, 46, 3–20. https://doi-org.uws.idm.oclc.org/10.1080/10408444.2016.1214677

    • Schlummer, M., Sölch, C., Meisel, T., Still, M., Gruber, L., & Wolz, G. (2015). Emission of perfluoroalkyl carboxylic acids (PFCA) from heated surfaces made of polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE) applied in food contact materials and consumer products. Chemosphere, 129, 46–53. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.chemosphere.2014.11.036Retrieved from: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/25496745/

    • Toxic Substances Portal. Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry. Retreived from https://wwwn.cdc.gov/TSP/index.aspx

    • The Problem with Plastics. Institute of Functional Medicine.

    • Toxic Free Future. https://toxicfreefuture.orgEnvironmental Working Group. www.ewg.org 

  • Healthy Fat (slides)

  • Hormone Balance (slides)

    • Haas, E. M; Levin, B. (2006). Staying Healthy with Nutrition: The Complete Guide to Diet and Nutritional Medicine. Celestial Arts.

      Jones, D. S., Bland, J. S., & Quinn, S. (2010). Textbook of Functional Medicine. Institute for Functional Medicine.

    • U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. Endocrine Disruptors. National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences. https://www.niehs.nih.gov/health/topics/agents/endocrine/index.cfm.

    • Environmental Working Group. EWG Tap Water Quality Database. Retrieved from https://www.ewg.org/tapwater/.

    • Hodges, R. E., & Minich, D. M. (2015). Modulation of Metabolic Detoxification Pathways Using Foods and Food-Derived Components: A Scientific Review with Clinical Application. Journal of nutrition and metabolism, 2015, 760689. https://doi.org/10.1155/2015/760689 Retrieved from: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4488002/

    • Stephens, M. A., & Wand, G. (2012). Stress and the HPA axis: role of glucocorticoids in alcohol dependence. Alcohol research : current reviews, 34(4), 468–483

    • .Incollingo Rodriguez, A. C., Epel, E. S., White, M. L., Standen, E. C., Seckl, J. R., & Tomiyama, A. J. (2015). Hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal axis dysregulation and cortisol activity in obesity: A systematic review. Psychoneuroendocrinology, 62, 301–318. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.psyneuen.2015.08.014

    • Ferrer, A., Labad, J., Salvat-Pujol, N., Monreal, J. A., Urretavizcaya, M., Crespo, J. M., Menchón, J. M., Palao, D., & Soria, V. (2020). Hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal axis-related genes and cognition in major mood disorders and schizophrenia: a systematic review. Progress in neuro-psychopharmacology & biological psychiatry, 101, 109929. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.pnpbp.2020.109929

    • Von Werne Baes, C., de Carvalho Tofoli, S. M., Martins, C. M., & Juruena, M. F. (2012). Assessment of the hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal axis activity: glucocorticoid receptor and mineralocorticoid receptor function in depression with early life stress - a systematic review. Acta neuropsychiatrica, 24(1), 4–15. https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1601-5215.2011.00610.x

    • Dunlavey C. J. (2018). Introduction to the Hypothalamic-Pituitary-Adrenal Axis: Healthy and Dysregulated Stress Responses, Developmental Stress and Neurodegeneration. Journal of undergraduate neuroscience education : JUNE : a publication of FUN, Faculty for Undergraduate Neuroscience, 16(2), R59–R60.

    • Giahi, L., Mohammadmoradi, S., Javidan, A., & Sadeghi, M. R. (2016). Nutritional modifications in male infertility: a systematic review covering 2 decades. Nutrition Reviews, 74(2), 118–130.

    • Salas-Huetos, A., Bulló, M., & Salas-Salvadó, J. (2017). Dietary patterns, foods and nutrients in male fertility parameters and fecundability: a systematic review of observational studies. Human Reproduction Update, 23(4), 371–389. https://doi-org.uws.idm.oclc.org/10.1093/humupd/dmx006

    • Vitti, A. Food and Supplements for Optimal Fertility. Flo Living. Retrieved from https://www.floliving.com/boost-fertility/.

    • Goldstein, S. (2019). Estrogen Dominance in Women. Naturopathic Doctor News & Review, 15(2), 11–13.

    • Jardim, N. (2020). Hormone Hierarchy. Fix Your Period. Ebury Publishing.

    • Menstrual Cycle. Merck Manuals Professional Edition. Retrieved from https://www.merckmanuals.com/home/women-s-health-issues/biology-of-the-female-reproductive-system/menstrual-cycle

    • Cui, J., Shen, Y., & Li, R. (2013). Estrogen synthesis and signaling pathways during aging: from periphery to brain. Trends in molecular medicine, 19(3), 197–209. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.molmed.2012.12.00Total Estrogen Load: Why Just Measuring Estradiol Isn’t Enough. retrieved from: https://physicianslab.com/total-estrogen-load-just-measuring-estradiol-isnt-enough/

    • Gonsioroski, A., Mourikes, V. E., & Flaws, J. A. (2020). Endocrine Disruptors in Water and Their Effects on the Reproductive System. International journal of molecular sciences, 21(6), 1929.

  • Hydration (slides)

    • NTA Student Guide. (2019). Nutritional Therapy Association.

    • Jones, D. S., Bland, J. S., & Quinn, S. (2010). Textbook of Functional Medicine. Institute for Functional Medicine.

    • Gaby, A. R. (2017). Nutritional Medicine (2nd ed.). Fritz Perlberg Publishing.

    • Weatherby, D. (2004). Signs and Symptoms Analysis from a Functional Perspective.

    • Haas, E. M; Levin, B. (2006). Staying Healthy with Nutrition: The Complete Guide to Diet and Nutritional Medicine. Celestial Arts.

    • Popkin, B. M., D'Anci, K. E., & Rosenberg, I. H. (2010). Water, hydration, and health. Nutrition reviews, 68(8), 439–458. https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1753-4887.2010.00304.x

    • Environmental Working Group. EWG Tap Water Quality Database. Retrieved from https://www.ewg.org/tapwater/.

  • Immune Health (slides)

    • Ballantyne, S. (2013). The Paleo Approach: Reverse Autoimmune Disease and Heal your Body. Victory Belt Publishing Inc.

    • Ballantyne, S. (2017). Paleo Principles. Victory Belt Publishing, Inc.

    • Autoimmune Wellness. https://autoimmunewellness.com

    • Autoimmune Disease. Cleveland Clinic. Retrieved from https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/diseases/21624-autoimmune-diseases

    • Jones, D. S., Bland, J. S., & Quinn, S. (2010). Textbook of Functional Medicine. Institute for Functional Medicine.

    • Gaby, A. R. (2017). Nutritional Medicine (2nd ed.). Fritz Perlberg Publishing.

    • Lymphatic System. Cleveland Clinic. Retreived from https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/articles/21199-lymphatic-system

    • Venter C. (2012). Food hypersensitivity: diagnosing and managing food allergies and intolerances. Journal of allergy, 2012, 576017. https://doi.org/10.1155/2012/576017

    • Lopez CM, Yarrarapu SNS, Mendez MD. Food Allergies. [Updated 2022 Mar 15]. In: StatPearls [Internet]. Treasure Island (FL): StatPearls Publishing; 2022 Jan-. Available from: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK482187/

    • Valenta, R., Hochwallner, H., Linhart, B., & Pahr, S. (2015). Food allergies: the basics. Gastroenterology, 148(6), 1120–31.e4. https://doi.org/10.1053/j.gastro.2015.02.006

    • Yu, W., Freeland, D., & Nadeau, K. C. (2016). Food allergy: immune mechanisms, diagnosis and immunotherapy. Nature reviews. Immunology, 16(12), 751–765. https://doi.org/10.1038/nri.2016.111

    • Gargano, D., Appanna, R., Santonicola, A., De Bartolomeis, F., Stellato, C., Cianferoni, A., Casolaro, V., & Iovino, P. (2021). Food Allergy and Intolerance: A Narrative Review on Nutritional Concerns. Nutrients, 13(5), 1638. https://doi.org/10.3390/nu13051638

    • Common Allergens. FARE. Food Allergy Research & Education. Retrieved from https://www.foodallergy.org/living-food-allergies/food-allergy-essentials/common-allergens.

  • Inflammation

    • Subrata Kumar Biswas, "Does the Interdependence between Oxidative Stress and Inflammation Explain the Antioxidant Paradox?", Oxidative Medicine and Cellular Longevity, vol. 2016, Article ID 5698931, 9 pages, 2016. https://doi.org/10.1155/2016/5698931

    • Haas, E. M; Levin, B. (2006). Staying Healthy with Nutrition: The Complete Guide to Diet and Nutritional Medicine. Celestial Arts.

      Liu, R. H. (2013). Health-promoting components of fruits and vegetables in the diet. Advances in Nutrition (Bethesda, Md.), 4(3), 384S–392. https://doi-org.uws.idm.oclc.org/10.3945/an.112.003517 Retrieved from: https://uws.idm.oclc.org/login?url=https://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&db=mdc&AN=23674808&site=eds-live&scope=site

    • U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. Office of Dietary Supplements. NIH Office of Dietary Supplements. Retrieved from https://ods.od.nih.gov/factsheets/list-all/

    • Jones, D. S., Bland, J. S., & Quinn, S. (2010). Textbook of Functional Medicine. Institute for Functional Medicine.Gaby, A. R. (2017). Nutritional Medicine (2nd ed.). Fritz Perlberg Publishing.

    • D'Angelo, S., Motti, M. L., & Meccariello, R. (2020). ω-3 and ω-6 Polyunsaturated Fatty Acids, Obesity and Cancer. Nutrients, 12(9), 2751. https://doi.org/10.3390/nu12092751 Retrieved from: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC7551151/

    • Reimers, A., & Ljung, H. (2019). The emerging role of omega-3 fatty acids as a therapeutic option in neuropsychiatric disorders. Therapeutic advances in psychopharmacology, 9, 2045125319858901. https://doi.org/10.1177/2045125319858901 Retrieved from: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6591664/

    • Sergeant, S., Rahbar, E., & Chilton, F. H. (2016). Gamma-linolenic acid, Dihommo-gamma linolenic, Eicosanoids and Inflammatory Processes. European journal of pharmacology, 785, 77–86. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ejphar.2016.04.020 Retrieved from: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4975646/

    • Simopoulos A. P. (2016). An Increase in the Omega-6/Omega-3 Fatty Acid Ratio Increases the Risk for Obesity. Nutrients, 8(3), 128. https://doi.org/10.3390/nu8030128 Retrieved from: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4808858/

    • Foods that Fight Inflammation. Harvard Health. (2020). Retrieved from https://www.health.harvard.edu/staying-healthy/foods-that-fight-inflammation

    • Haas, E. M; Levin, B. (2006). Staying Healthy with Nutrition: The Complete Guide to Diet and Nutritional Medicine. Celestial Arts.

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