Welcome to the blog of Dr. Marcus Ettinger "Medical Detective" and "Digestion Coach"
I have been writing about health and the human body for over 35+ years. I do this to provide easy-to-understand information on complex topics. I also do this to cement everything I’ve learned in my brain. I hope the information presented on my blog helps you increase your understanding of the body, disease, and health.
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Metabolic Programming Importance Early In Life
Diet and Physical Activity Interventions in Childhood and Adolescence: Profoundly Influencing Metabolic Health. This is known as Metabolic Programming. Early Healthy Metabolic Programming can Positively Impact a Person's Health Throughout Their Lifetime. In recent...
Bifidobacterium breve: Benefits for Infant Gut Health and Immunity
Bifidobacterium breve, commonly known as B. breve, plays a crucial role in developing a baby's gut health. This beneficial bacterium is genetically adapted to utilize the nutrients found in breast milk entirely. Its presence in the gut is essential for establishing a...
Jack Kruse Interpretation vs Reality
Jack Kruse Interpretation vs Reality Or Why It’s Important To Do Your Research Rather Than Blindly Trust What Others Say The views stated here reflect my personal opinion and do not reflect the opinions of anyone mentioned in this paper. Opening Remarks First,...
Natural Approaches to Upregulating GLP-1 for Weight Loss
Glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) is a critical hormone that regulates glucose metabolism and appetite. Increasing GLP-1 levels naturally may significantly benefit weight management and metabolic health. This article explores the best strategies to upregulate GLP-1 for...
GLP-1 and PYY Boosted Naturally: Tips for Weight Loss
Part 1 - What are GLP-1 (Glucagon-Like Peptide-1) and PYY (Peptide YY), Their Differences and Similarities, and How to Stimulate Them with Diet and Lifestyle Modifications for Improved Health and Weight Control? Part -2 (Coming Soon) - Ozempic, Trulicity, Wegovy, and...
Sun, Exercise, Reduced Sugar Intake Lowers All Cause Mortality
Table of Contents - Sun, Exercise, Reduced Sugar Intake Lowers All Cause Mortality Introduction Overconsumption of Carbs and Sugars Low Vitamin D Status Sunlight Exposure and Microbiome All Cause Mortality Goes Down with Exercise Key Exercise Guidelines Mechanisms of...
H. pylori Treatment Considerations When CagA and Ulcer Negative
Do patients with confirmed H. pylori Infection, who test negative for the CagA gene and are ulcer-free upon endoscopy, especially if there is no family history of stomach cancer, require antibiotics to clear their infection? Based on 35 years of practice and study (I...
Nitric Oxide Activation For Biofilm Dispersal – A Novel Approach
Nitric Oxide (NO) Induction Or Exposure May Be a Natural Biofilm Dispersal Method That Can Be Harnessed To Control Biofilm-Related Infections. Table of Contents Introduction Endogenously produced NO via inducible nitric oxide synthase (iNOS) Endogenously...
Lysophosphatidylcholine May Aid Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease
One type of fat called phospholipids, especially Lysophosphatidylcholine, is essential for making cell membranes and actually protects the liver against the harmful effects of dietary fat and the development of non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD)....
Artificial Light at Night Causes Anxiety, PTSD, Bipolar Disorder
The world's largest study on light exposure and its impact on mental health, with almost 87,000 participants, has found that increased exposure to Artificial Light at Night increases a person's risk for psychiatric disorders such as anxiety, bipolar, and PTSD severity...