Harris Whole Health

10/21/2026

We still have lots of raspberries, blackberries, green beans, and a few peppers hanging on. Mustard greens and kale are coming in. I have more mustard than I can ever remember having before...open to recipe suggestions!

10/19/2026

new study shows that food intolerance is common in hashimoto's.

10/16/2026

New article on microscopic colitis and mast cells. interesting nuggets: There were more mast cells in active collagenous colitis than in healthy controls. Mast cell degranulation decreased after treatment with budesonide.

Microscopic colitis (MC) is an inflammatory bowel disease characterized by chronic watery diarrhea. Although barrier dysfunction and immune activation are implicated, underlying mechanisms remain unclear. The aim of this study was to characterize enteric glial cells (EGC) and mast cell distribution....

10/05/2026

it's supposed to get chilly tonight! Harvesting some of the last summer veggies of the season, getting busy with seed saving, and looking forward to winter veggies soon.

09/12/2026

new study shows people with ADHD were 50% more likely to have increased levels of every GI issues they looked at, including IBS, constipation, etc.

Patients with attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) reported significantly more constipation and flatulence than healthy controls. An altered gut microbiome can be associated with gastrointestinal symptoms. However, comprehensive information about associated risk of intestinal disorders an...

09/10/2026

hot off the presses:

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09/10/2026

Importance of gut-brain axis: There seems to be a genetic link between major depression and physical illness, with the biggest link seen with gut disorders, like GERD & IBS.

This study uses genomic structural equation modeling to analyze genetic relationships between major depressive disorder and physical disease comorbidities and identifies independent loci associated with their shared genetic liability.

09/05/2026

it's national hummingbird day. one of my favorite garden residents. ;) these are juvenile ruby-throated hummingbirds.

08/27/2026

I didn't quite realize my garden was a rainbow until I saw it on the plate.

08/24/2026

SO exciting to see!

(POTS) is a chronic autonomic disorder defined by orthostatic symptoms with a sustained heart rate increase within 10 minutes of standing or head-up tilt, without orthostatic hypotension.

This indicates that can substantially impair daily functioning and quality of life, with common symptoms including lightheadedness, palpitations, fatigue, cognitive dysfunction, exercise intolerance, and gastrointestinal symptoms.

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