Fowler Fitness

My shake recipe & reasoning

The nutritional shake I drink everyday has been a part of my diet for the past 6-7 years. One of the reasons I like having a liquid meal thrown into a diet is because it’s particularly easy to digest and it’s easy way to conviently cram a lot of good nutrition in there.

There’s also some good data on replacing meals with 1 or 2 liquid meals, particularly for individuals with SIBO and other gastrointestinal issues.

While the shake is obviously blended, it’s still a good i...

Topical fungal protocol

Fungal infections on the skin, such as those caused by Candida species, can be interconnected with gut health, and the relationship between skin and gut health is increasingly understood to be bidirectional rather than unidirectional. While it's well known that gut dysbiosis (an imbalance in gut microbiota) can influence skin health, there is growing evidence to suggest that skin conditions can also impact gut health.

The skin and gut are both heavily involved in the body's i...

Natural testosterone optimization guide

Optimizing natural testosterone and hormone production requires a multi-faceted approach that addresses various pillars of good health. While this article cannot possibly encompass all the relevant steps involved, we will cover some basic lifestyle recommendations in addition to some supplemental strategies. It's important to note that the testosterone equation is influenced just as much by how you choose to live and what you avoid as it is by the supplements you take and the foods you eat. W...

This probiotic strain attenuates symptoms of autism , Obsessive compulsive disorder and depression

When we think about micro organisms like parasites and bad bacteria, we can clearly see examples of these ‘bad bugs’ altering human behavior in negative ways.

In a pathological context, we know that parasites like toxoplasma gondii can infect many warm-blooded animals, including cats and humans. In cats, which are its definitive hosts, it completes its sexual reproduction cycle. When it infects intermediate hosts, such as rodents, the parasite manipulates their behavior...

Instagram Q&A 7/9/2024

Q: Should choline and citrulline be avoided due to heart disease risk

A:

I think that's a little over blown. There are definitely associations with certain nutrients and the development and progression of certain disease. So there's nuance that needs to be added depending on the health status of the individual. But that's kind of what I'm getting at — the health status of the individual is largely what determines that and how things get used. N...

Instagram Q & A 7/4/2024

Q: Thoughts on idea that leaky skin driving disease vs a reflection of health internally

A:

Everything is interdependent and bi directional. skin issues can be a reflection of health 'on the inside' like you mentioned, but they can also feed back into the problem and drive those changes as well. That is a credible idea. dermatological conditions will contribute to systemic low-grade inflammation and immune dysregulation. Remember, the skin is a l...

Solutions for H pylori

Similar to other infections like Candida and SIBO, H pylori is highly prevelant. It’s estimated that around 50% of the adult US population has an opportunistic overgrowth of H pylori in the gut.

H pylori is a type of bacteria that primarily infects the stomach. It is known to be a major cause of peptic ulcers and is associated with several gastrointestinal conditions, including gastritis, leaky gut, endotoximia and gastric cancers as well

increased intestinal permeability (wher...

Strategies for resetting the circadian clock

To effectively shift your circadian clock while traveling, it’s crucial to establish a strong diurnal rhythm before departure. By doing this, your body will rely on familiar cues to modulate sleep-wake cycles more effectively, in combination with the adjuncts listed below. If your circadian clock is already dysregulated before leaving, these strategies will not be as effective

We don't need to spend too much time on this, but the most important factors in setting your circadian rhythm...

Three ways to make your red light therapy sessions more effective

1. Press the panel into your skin

When the red light panel is pressed closer to the skin, several physical principles come into play that enhance the effectiveness of the therapy:

Irradiance is the power of electromagnetic radiation per unit area (measured in mW/cm²). By reducing the distance between the light source and the skin, the irradiance increases, meaning more energy is delivered to the skin in a shorter period. Light penetration into tissues follows the principles of...

Two underground supplements for chronic pain and inflammation + a new perspective on inflammation

Article at a glance (TLDR)

1. Stoping inflammation with advil or prescription anti-inflammatories is bad because it blunts the arm of the inflammatory cascade necessary for healing.

2. Supplements like SPM’s and PEA (which can both be supplemented) are involved in the resolution phase of the inflammatory process: the resolution phase involves promoting authentic healing and clearing out debry, waste and cellular dama...