Posts by Jean J. Barry, MD
Salad before carbs? Here’s the science behind ‘food sequencing’ and your health
The order in which you eat your food (carbs, protein, fats) can influence the degree to which your body experiences a ‘glucose spike.’ Management of blood sugar levels is important for anyone with diabetes, overweight or trying to prevent neurodegenerative disease such as Alzheimer’s disease. Consuming fats and/or protein before carbohydrates can slow gastric emptying,…
Read MoreDietary fiber may help with skin allergies
A Monash University study exploring the emerging gut-skin axis has found that microbial fermentation of dietary fiber in the gut can protect against allergic skin disease. The research could potentially lead to novel treatments to prevent or treat allergies. https://medicalxpress.com/news/2022-06-dietary-fiber-gut-skin-allergies.html
Read MoreChange to CDC’s case definition may result in undercounting Lyme disease
The CDC has recently decided to update their reporting form to classify, count, and track Lyme disease cases in the U.S. The two biggest changes to the definition are the inclusion of Borrelia mayonii, a newly discovered Borrelia burgdorferi family member, in the Lyme case count, and the option for physicians to use a cheaper, simpler test in the second…
Read MoreVIDEO: Update on COVID-19 (12/16/2020)
Update regarding current guidelines, treatments and available vaccines. VIDEO: COVID-19 Update (December 16, 2020)
Read MoreDisulfiram as Anti-Cancer Drug?
Disulfiram as anti-cancer drug. Disulfiram is also being used by some clinicians to treat persistent Lyme disease and Babesiosis. Newsweek Article–Disulfiram 12/10/17
Read MoreHerbs & Essential Oils Kill Persister Forms of Lyme Disease Bacteria
Herbs and essential oils have been used for treatment of persistent Lyme disease for quite some time, but Western medicine has been slow to adopt these treatment modalities. Dr. Zhang, a researcher at Johns Hopkins, has been investigating herbs and plant based medicines as treatment for persistent Lyme disease and has demonstrated that certain combinations…
Read MoreThe Mystery of Lyme
Lyme Disease is Baffling Even to the Experts. Here a journalist shares their own story. The Atlantic Article-Lyme 9/2019
Read MoreWhat Is Driving Chronic Arthritis in Lyme Disease?
A Virginia Tech researcher discovers a peptidoglycan shed by Lyme bacteria that is responsible for ongoing arthritis, which may lead to future treatment options. Genetic Engineering & Biotechnology News-Lyme Arthritis 6/18/19
Read MoreImmune Balance
Immune system balance is key to achieving health and longevity. This is a nice summary of why balance is so important and provides some very simple ways to achieve this–such as improving sleep quality/duration, meditation/stress reduction and nutrition. New York Times Article-Immune
Read MoreHow Exercise Affects Our Memory
Recent studies show how exercise can change our brains and improve memory. New York Times Article-Exercise 5/1/19
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