Introduction: Why Wild Is Better
1 Burden of Gastrointestinal Disease in the United States: 2012 Update https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3480553/
Chapter 1: Your Forgotten Organ
1 Center of Excellence for Nutritional Genomics (CENG) at the University of California, Davis http://nutrigenomics.ucdavis.edu
2 TLR Signaling in the Gut in Health and Disease http://www.jimmunol.org/content/174/8/4453.full
3 Robbins Pathologic Basis of Disease, 6e (Robbins Pathology) http://www.amazon.com/Robbins-Pathologic-Basis-Disease-Pathology/dp/072167335X (book reference)
4 Diet-Induced Dysbiosis of the Intestinal Microbiota and the Effects on Immunity and Disease https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3448089/
5 The gut microbiome and the brain. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/25402818
6 The impact of microbiota on brain and behavior: mechanisms & therapeutic potential. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/24997043
7 The impact of microbiota on brain and behavior: mechanisms & therapeutic potential. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/24997043
8 The hot air and cold facts of dietary fibre https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2659900/
9 Microbiota and diabetes: an evolving relationship http://gut.bmj.com/content/63/9/1513
10 Antibiotics Aren’t Always the Answer https://www.cdc.gov/features/getsmart/
11 A healthy gastrointestinal microbiome is dependent on dietary diversity http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2212877816000387
12 Mucosal healing in inflammatory bowel diseases: is there a place for nutritional supplementation? https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/25208104
13 Prospective associations of vitamin D status with β-cell function, insulin sensitivity, and glycemia: the impact of parathyroid hormone status. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/24875346
14 Mammalian colonocytes possess a carrier-mediated mechanism for uptake of vitamin B3 (niacin): studies utilizing human and mouse colonic preparations. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/23744738
15 Dietary I(-) absorption: expression and regulation of the Na(+)/I(-) symporter in the intestine. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/25817864
16 Reshaping the gut microbiota: Impact of low calorie sweeteners and the link to insulin resistance? https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/27090230
17 Weight influenced by microbes in the gut http://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2014/November/Weight-influenced-by-microbes-in-the-gut.aspx
18 Spatiotemporal maps reveal regional differences in the effects on gut motility for Lactobacillus reuteri and rhamnosus strains https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/23316914
19 The Human Microbiome, Diet, and Health: Workshop Summary. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK154098/
20 Effects of Diurnal Variation of Gut Microbes and High-Fat Feeding on Host Circadian Clock Function and Metabolism http://www.cell.com/cell-host-microbe/abstract/S1931–3128(15)00123–7
21 The Gut Microbiota and their Metabolites: Potential Implications for the Host Epigenome. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/27161349
22 Influences of diet and the gut microbiome on epigenetic modulation in cancer and other diseases https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4609101/
Chapter 2: The Wild Detox: Re-Wilding Your Body with Whole Foods
1 Evidence-based efficacy of adaptogens in fatigue, and molecular mechanisms related to their stress-protective activity. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/19500070
2 Pharmacotherapy of erectile dysfunction. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/16856460
3 Therapeutic potential of ginseng root preparations in treating diabetes mellitus. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/20095403
4 Too much folate in pregnant women increases risk for autism, study suggests https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2016/05/160511105352.htm
5 Associations of dietary folate, Vitamins B6 and B12 and methionine intake with risk of breast cancer among African American and European American women. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/23996837
6 Effect of Royal Jelly on premenstrual syndrome among Iranian medical sciences students: a randomized, triple-blind, placebo-controlled study. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/25146061
7 The effect of royal jelly on oral mucositis in patients undergoing radiotherapy and chemotherapy. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/24919094
8 Lactobacillus kunkeei YB38 from honeybee products enhances IgA production in healthy adults. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/26121394
9 Royal Jelly and its dual role in TNBS colitis in mice. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/25821860
10 Mechanisms of the Effects of Probiotics on Symbiotic Digestion. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/26638234
11 Prebiotic consumption and the incidence of overweight in a Mediterranean cohort: the Seguimiento Universidad de Navarra Project. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/26561624
12 Optimization of the treatment of the patients presenting with chronic venous insufficiency in the lower extremities with the use of the modern methods of thalassotherapy. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/24437203
13 The influence of different types of bathes for general health on the efficiency of combined spa and resort treatment of coronary heart disease. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/21988021
14 Intestinal Short Chain Fatty Acids and their Link with Diet and Human Health https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4756104/
15 Review article: dietary fibre–microbiota interactions https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4949558/
16 Roles for vitamin K beyond coagulation. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/19400704
17 Carotenoid bioavailability is higher from salads ingested with full-fat than with fat-reduced salad dressings as measured with electrochemical detection. http://ajcn.nutrition.org/content/80/2/396.full
18 Glucosinolates and isothiocyanates in health and disease. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/22578879
19 Digestibility and prebiotic properties of potato rhamnogalacturonan I polysaccharide and its galactose-rich oligosaccharides/oligomers. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/26572449
20 Anthocyanins as inflammatory modulators and the role of the gut microbiota. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/27260462
21 Old Things New View: Ascorbic Acid Protects the Brain in Neurodegenerative Disorders https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/26633354
22 Effects of almond and pistachio consumption on gut microbiota composition in a randomised cross-over human feeding study. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/24642201
23 Mucosal healing in inflammatory bowel diseases: is there a place for nutritional supplementation? https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/25208104
24 Vitamin B12 as a modulator of gut microbial ecology. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/25440056
25 Nutrition meets the microbiome: micronutrients and the microbiota http://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/nyas.13145/abstract
26 Prospective associations of vitamin D status with β-cell function, insulin sensitivity, and glycemia: the impact of parathyroid hormone status. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/24875346
27 Influence of dietary fat on intestinal microbes, inflammation, barrier function and metabolic outcomes. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/24355793
28 Mammalian colonocytes possess a carrier-mediated mechanism for uptake of vitamin B3 (niacin): studies utilizing human and mouse colonic preparations. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/23744738
29 Bacteria as vitamin suppliers to their host: a gut microbiota perspective. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/22940212
30 Mammalian colonocytes possess a carrier-mediated mechanism for uptake of vitamin B3 (niacin): studies utilizing human and mouse colonic preparations. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/23744738
31 Proteins and Carbohydrates from Red Seaweeds: Evidence for Beneficial Effects on Gut Function and Microbiota. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/26308006
32 Seaweed-rich diet leaves its mark on gut microbes. http://www.nature.com/news/2010/100407/full/news.2010.169.html
33 The therapeutic management of gut barrier leaking: the emerging role for mucosal barrier protectors. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/25855934
34 Green vegetables directly influence immune defences and help maintain intestinal health http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.cell.2011.09.025
35 Protection of humans by plant glucosinolates: efficiency of conversion of glucosinolates to isothiocyanates by the gastrointestinal microflora. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/22318753
36 A study of the effect of dietary fiber fractions obtained from artichoke (Cynara cardunculus L. var. scolymus) on the growth of intestinal bacteria associated with health. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/25904284
37 Effects of chlorophyll and chlorophyllin on low-dose aflatoxin B(1) pharmacokinetics in human volunteers. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/19952359
38 Annual Fasting; the Early Calories Restriction for Cancer Prevention https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3648937/
39 Screening of a Marine Algal Extract for Antifungal Activities. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/26108521
40 Marine polysaccharides from algae with potential biomedical applications. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/25988519
41 Proteins and Carbohydrates from Red Seaweeds: Evidence for Beneficial Effects on Gut Function and Microbiota. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/26308006
42 Dietary medium-chain triacylglycerols suppress accumulation of body fat in a double-blind, controlled trial in healthy men and women. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/11694608
43 Fatty acids, lipid emulsions and the immune and inflammatory systems. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/25471799
1 Glyphosate’s Suppression of Cytochrome P450 Enzymes and Amino Acid Biosynthesis by the Gut Microbiome: Pathways to Modern Diseases. http://www.mdpi.com/1099–4300/15/4/1416
2 Vitamin Retention in Eight Fruits and Vegetables: A Comparison of Refrigerated and Frozen Storage http://www.frozenfoodfacts.org/research/new-study-reinforces-nutritional-benefits-frozen-fruits-and-vegetables
3 High polyphenol, low probiotic diet for weight loss because of intestinal microbiota interaction. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/20955691
4 Potential of rosemary oil to be used in drug-resistant infections. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/17900043
5 Apigenin and Breast Cancers: From Chemistry to Medicine. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/25738871
6 Fish consumption and the 30-year risk of fatal myocardial infarction. http://www.nejm.org/doi/pdf/10.1056/NEJM199704103361502
7 The Role of Microbial Amino Acid Metabolism in Host Metabolism https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4425181/
8 Ensuring Modern, Timely Decisions for Infrastructure Projects http://blogs.usda.gov/2013/05/17/
9 Good Seafood Guide http://www.ewg.org/research/ewgs-good-seafood-guide
10 Glyphosate, pathways to modern diseases II: Celiac sprue and gluten intolerance. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/24678255
11 Glyphosate is a probably human carcinogen. https://monographs.iarc.fr/ENG/Monographs/vol112/mono112–09.pdf
12 Glyphosate, pathways to modern diseases II: Celiac sprue and gluten intolerance. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3945755/
13 Obesity threatens to cut U.S. life expectancy, new analysis suggests. https://www.nia.nih.gov/newsroom/2005/03/obesity-threatens-cut-u-s-life-expectancy-new-analysis-suggests
14 Lactose intolerance: https://ghr.nlm.nih.gov/condition/lactose-intolerance
15 Oligosaccharides isolated from goat milk reduce intestinal inflammation in a rat model of dextran sodium sulfate-induced colitis. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/16375993
16 Anti-inflammatory and anti-allergic properties of donkey’s and goat’s milk. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/24450455
17 The 2-monoacylglycerol moiety of dietary fat appears to be responsible for the fat-induced release of GLP-1 in humans. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/26178726
18 Health effects of olive oil polyphenols: recent advances and possibilities for the use of health claims. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/23450515
19 A food bank proves a healthy Mediterranean diet is cheaper than a junky American one. https://www.fastcoexist.com/3055157/a-food-bank-proves-a-healthy-mediterranean-diet-is-cheaper-than-a-junky-american-one
20 Wine consumption and intestinal redox homeostasis. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/25009781
21 In vitro bioconversion of polyphenols from black tea and red wine/grape juice by human intestinal microbiota displays strong interindividual variability. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/20726519
22 Wine consumption and intestinal redox homeostasis. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/25009781
23 Ibid.
Chapter 4: Village-To-Table Recipes
1 Reduction in dietary diversity impacts richness of human gut microbiota. https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2016/03/160315104210.htm
2 Libyan Thymus capitatus essential oil: antioxidant, antimicrobial, cytotoxic and colon pathogen adhesion-inhibition properties. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/26033505
3 The intestinal microbiome and skeletal fitness: Connecting bugs and bones. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/25840106
4 Inhibitory effect of maple syrup on the cell growth and invasion of human colorectal cancer cells. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/25647359
5 Ibid.
6 High polyphenol, low probiotic diet for weight loss because of intestinal microbiota interaction. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/20955691
7 The impact of dietary fibers on dendritic cell responses in vitro is dependent on the differential effects of the fibers on intestinal epithelial cells. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/25620425
8 Jerusalem artichoke and chicory inulin in bakery products affect faecal microbiota of healthy volunteers. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/17445348
9 Effects of almond and pistachio consumption on gut microbiota composition in a randomised cross-over human feeding study. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/24642201
10 The screening method of a bifidogenic dietary fiber extracted from inedible parts of vegetables. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/19763042
11 The ageing gastrointestinal tract. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/26560524
12 Ta chòrta: wild edible greens used in the Graecanic area in Calabria, Southern Italy. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/16843569
13 Resistant Starch Alters the Microbiota-Gut Brain Axis: Implications for Dietary Modulation of Behavior. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/26745269
14 Human gut flora-fermented nondigestible fraction from cooked bean ( Phaseolus vulgaris L.) modifies protein expression associated with apoptosis, cell cycle arrest, and proliferation in human adenocarcinoma colon cancer cells. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/23194196
15 Nutritional aspects of depression. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/26402520
16 Environmental influences on T regulatory cells in inflammatory bowel disease. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/21295492
17 Mushrooms and Health Summit proceedings. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/24812070
18 Gut microbiome in health and disease: Linking the microbiome-gut-brain axis and environmental factors in the pathogenesis of systemic and neurodegenerative diseases. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/26627987
19 Chicory extract’s influence on gut bacteria of abdominal obesity rat. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/25272847
20 The therapeutic management of gut barrier leaking: the emerging role for mucosal barrier protectors. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/25855934
21 Effect of garlic powder on the growth of commensal bacteria from the gastrointestinal tract. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/22480662
22 Metabolomics view on gut microbiome modulation by polyphenol-rich foods. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/22905879
1 The Gastrointestinal Circulation https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK53092/
2 Ibid.
3 Get Up. Get Out. Don’t Sit. http://well.blogs.nytimes.com/2012/10/17/get-up-get-out-dont-sit/
4 Owning a dog may help you live longer, happier: study http://www.news.com.au/lifestyle/health/owning-a-dog-may-help-you-live-longer-happier-study/news-story/b12a490b2eee1991ab9a1a36ec8b88f2
5 A dog could be your heart’s best friend http://www.health.harvard.edu/blog/a-dog-could-be-your-hearts-best-friend-201305226291
6 Benefits of indoor plants on attention capacity in an office setting. http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0272494410001027
7 Selecting the right house plant could improve indoor air. https://www.acs.org/content/acs/en/pressroom/newsreleases/2016/august/selecting-the-right-house-plant-could-improve-indoor-air-animation.html
8 Anticipating A Laugh Reduces Our Stress Hormones, Study Shows. https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2008/04/080407114617.htm
9 Not-so-guilty pleasure: Viewing cat videos boosts energy and positive emotions, IU study finds. http://news.indiana.edu/releases/iu/2015/06/internet-cat-video-research.shtml
10 Negative social comparison on Facebook and depressive symptoms: Rumination as a mechanism. Psychology of Popular Media Culture, 2, 161–170. Feinstein, B.A., Herschenberg, R., Bhatia, V., Latack, J. A., Meuwly, N., & Davila, J. (2013).
11 Boredom, sustained attention and the default mode network. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/26979438
12 Bored to death? https://academic.oup.com/ije/article/39/2/370/684049/Bored-to-death
13 Boredom proneness and emotion regulation predict emotional eating http://journals.sagepub.com/doi/abs/10.1177/1359105315573439
14 How to design happiness. https://www.fastcodesign.com/3058237/innovation-by-design/how-to-design-happiness
15 Sex and death: are they related? Findings from the Caerphilly cohort study. http://www.bmj.com/content/315/7123/1641
16 All About Sex. https://www.psychologytoday.com/blog/all-about-sex
17 Human Gut Bacteria Are Sensitive to Melatonin and Express Endogenous Circadian Rhythmicity. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/26751389
18 The gut microbiome and the brain. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/25402818
19 The promise of sleep: A pioneer in sleep medicine explores the vital connection between health, happiness, and a good night’s sleep. http://psycnet.apa.org/psycinfo/2000–07284–000
20 Why Is Sleep Important? https://www.nhlbi.nih.gov/health/health-topics/topics/sdd/why
21 Social Relationships and Mortality Risk: A Meta-analytic Review. http://journals.plos.org/plosmedicine/article?id=10.1371/journal.pmed.1000316
22 Ibid.
23 Ibid.
24 Doing for Others Also Benefits Health of Altruistic https://psychcentral.com/news/2013/02/06/doing-for-others-also-benefits-health-of-altruistic/51274.html
25 Ibid.
26 Social behavior shapes the chimpanzee pan-microbiome. http://advances.sciencemag.org/content/2/1/e1500997
27 The Gastrointestinal Microbiome: Alcohol Effects on the Composition of Intestinal Microbiota https://www.arcr.niaaa.nih.gov/arcr372/article07.htm
28 Teen girls see big drop in chemical exposure with switch in cosmetics. https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2016/03/160307113720.htm
29 Effect of hydrothermal processing on total polyphenolics and antioxidant potential of underutilized leafy vegetables, Boerhaavia diffusa and Portulaca oleracea. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4025293/