Understanding and Treating Irritable Bowel Syndrome By Emeran Mayer, MD “We all know that the mind plays a role in disease, but it cannot be studied scientifically.” From the beginning of my medical career, I was interested in understanding how the brain and the mind interact with the body, and how a dysregulation in these …
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One More Word About Extra Virgin Olive Oil By Emeran Mayer, MD Extra-virgin olive oil (EVOO) is one of the key health-promoting ingredients of the traditional Mediterranean diet, even though other dietary as well as lifestyle factors are likely to contribute to the health benefits of this diet, including but not limited to a high …
Chronic Stress By Emeran Mayer, MD For most people chronic stress has become a regular aspect of modern life, amplified by a bombardment with negative news from the internet: the pandemic, catastrophic climate events, political polarization, and a raging war in the middle of Europe are just the most recent examples. As I will explain, …
Does a Diet High in a Variety of Fermented Foods Protect You Against Cognitive Decline and Colon Cancer? By Emeran Mayer, MD When I spent time in Seoul, South Korea, I had the pleasure of experiencing traditional Korean meals with a wide variety of different fermented vegetables and seafood. I have always wondered if this …
Olive Oil – Medicine Produced by Nature and Refined by Human Expertise and Traditions By Emeran Mayer, MD Extra-virgin olive oil (EVOO) has become a popular component of gut and brain healthy recipes. EVOO not only adds a delicious flavor to your salad and vegetables, but its health benefits have been reported from preclinical and …
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