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The Gut–Brain Axis: How Microbes Influence Mood and Mental Well-Being

The gut and brain are in constant communication, a bidirectional network that influences not only digestion and immunity, but also mood, focus, and be...

Blog graphic titled ‘How Histamine Affects Mental Health and Cognitive Function’ by Brendan Vermeire, featuring a photo of the author and an illustration of a head with missing puzzle pieces.
How Histamine Affects Mental Health and Cognitive Function

When most people think of histamine, they picture allergy symptoms, sneezing, hives, and congestion. But histamine is far more than an allergy molecul...

Blog graphic for Vibrant Wellness article titled “How Mast Cells Contribute to Autoimmune Brain Disorders” by Brendan Vermeire, featuring a headshot of the author and an illustration of the human brain with glowing neural connections.
How Mast Cells Contribute to Autoimmune Brain Disorders

Autoimmune brain disorders represent one of the most complex and misunderstood intersections of neurology and immunology. Conditions such as multiple ...

How Mycotoxins Trigger Mast Cell Activation and Brain Inflammation
How Mycotoxins Trigger Mast Cell Activation and Brain Inflammation

Many patients with chronic, unexplained symptoms have a history of mold exposure that’s never been fully explored. What begins as vague fatigue or hea...

How Heavy Metals Worsen Neuroinflammation and Mast Cell Dysfunction
How Heavy Metals Worsen Neuroinflammation and Mast Cell Dysfunction

The Hidden Neuroimmune Impact of Toxic Metals Every day, we're exposed to trace amounts of heavy metals: arsenic in drinking water, mercury in seafood...

How PFAS and Microplastics Impact Brain Health and Mental Function

Every day, we are exposed to thousands of synthetic chemicals—many of which remain in our bodies for years, disrupting critical biological functions. ...

Functional Medicine for Autism: The Role of Gut Health, Nutrition, and Toxins

Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) affects 1 in 36 children in the United States, a number that continues to climb.¹ Globally, estimates suggest that appr...

Research Spotlight: An Overview of Alzheimer’s Disease
Research Spotlight: An Overview of Alzheimer’s Disease

Alzheimer’s Disease (AD) continues to be a pressing challenge in global healthcare, with more than 55 million individuals affected worldwide—and this ...

Understanding the Gut and Mental Health Connection

The gut and brain connection is scientifically proven to have bi-directional messaging across the "gut-brain axis," which is the network of nerves and...