Dr. Raphael Kellman’s Expert Insights: Microbiome Health and Wellness in Media

The Importance of a Healthy Microbiome & Gut by Dr Raphael Kellman

During my 26 years as a Physician of Integrative and Functional Medicine, I was one of the first doctors to recognize the profound importance of the microbiome and pioneered a new brand of medicine and healing called "Microbiome Medicine." Read on to find out more about what your gut is trying to tell you.

In the piece Dr. Kellman offers some tips for supporting our immune system during this time. When it comes to key nutrients, he notes: “A lot of people have nutrient deficiencies, it’s quite surprising, a lot people are deficient in zinc and vitamin D and even Selenium, and these are very crucial vitamins and minerals for a healthy immune system.”

Dr. Kellman shares four things that can negatively impact one’s gut health, including avoiding processed foods, not overusing antibiotics, getting more sleep, and not smoking or drinking in excess.

Dr. Kellman has been featured in the Refinery 29 article, “The Time You Take Your Probiotics Matters.” In this piece, readers are encouraged to consider their meal schedules when deciding on the time to take a probiotic supplement.

Dr. Kellman sheds light on one symptom that might indicate you’re more tired than you realize (and that it’s not just lack of sleep): brain fog. For example, he explains how “forgetful moments can be a sign of an imbalanced microbiome,” and how the likely culprits are processed foods, antibiotics, sugar, and chemical fertilizers.

What Causes Interstitial Cystitis? How 10 Women Got To The Root Of Their Bladder Pain Dr. Raphael Kellman discusses endometriosis as a contributing factor in Interstitial Cystitis in this informative article featured on Bustle, the premier digital destination for young women.

It’s common for doctors to treat visible symptoms like fatigue, weight gain, irregular menstrual cycles and insomnia without diagnosing the root cause of the problem. Physician Dr. Raphael Kellman, author of Microbiome Medicine, discusses this further with SheKnows.

There are things you can do to positively shift the balance of bacteria of your microbiome. Sporteluxe discusses The Microbiome Diet, developed by Dr. Kellman.

The founder of “Microbiome Medicine,” Dr. Raphael Kellman discusses how to re-set your metabolism, and enjoy good health in his best-selling book The Microbiome Diet.

Does Your Gut Always Steer You Right? Dr. Kellman's The Whole Brain published in the Taste for Life.

Dr. Kellman: I feel that New York City is the center of the world. I think energetically,
the intellectual creativity is centered here in New York City. I look at New
York City as my office, the entire city as my office. It’s my think tank,
the entire city.

Can Taking a Probiotic Make You Loose Weight? What an Expert Says. The piece discusses blood sugar support and metabolic syndrome, specifically in regards to ways that practitioners can help support the metabolic system naturally.

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Dr. Kellman discusses tips for boosting your immunity amid Coronavirus. Dr. Kellman is included in the piece telling readers about foods to boost one's immunity amid Coronavirus including non-starchy vegetables, organic poultry, and pro- and pre-biotics.

Dr. Kellman shares four things that can negatively impact one’s gut health, including avoiding processed foods, not overusing antibiotics, getting more sleep, and not smoking or drinking in excess.

Dr. Kellman has been featured in the article, “The Time You Take Your Probiotics Matters.” In this piece, readers are encouraged to consider their meal schedules when deciding on the time to take a probiotic supplement.

Dr. Raphael Kellman is featured in a recent article by Well+Good, discussing inflammation caused by aging, also known as “inflamm-aging,” as well as its causes and prevention methods including prioritizing gut health, thyroid testing, and trying an anti-inflammatory diet.

Dysbiosis and Thyroid Dysfunction. All Roads Lead To The Microbiome. Dr. Raphael Kellman explains how thyroid disease and the microbiome are intricately intertwined. Because of this, imbalances can set off a cyclical reaction.

​Dr. Kellman was a featured speaker on the recent Docu-Series “INTERCONNECTED: The Power To Heal From Within,” where he, along with other medical experts, discussed the integral connection between the microbiome and optimal health

Taste for Life magazine features Dr. Kellman’s book, The Whole Brain, discussing Dr. Kellman’s strategies to nourish the gut and lift mood, easy anxiety, lift brain fog, and more.

Dr. Kellman, the founder of “Microbiome Medicine,” explains the importance of stress relief, diet, and proper thyroid testing.

Closer magazine features Dr. Kellman’s book, The Whole Brain, discussing Dr. Kellman’s strategies to nourish the gut and lift mood, easy anxiety, lift brain fog, and more.

In the piece, Dr. Kellman discusses how doctors have been adapting to telemedicine due to COVID-19. For example, he explains how virtual appointments can have severe limitations, including not being able to take a patient’s blood or basic vital signs or do a hands-on physical exam among them.

7 Probiotic Drinks That Will Help Your Gut (They Taste Good, Too). In the piece, Dr. Kellman comments on kefir and its benefits as a great source of probiotics.

Dr. Kellman discusses foods to avoid for a healthy and balanced microbiome. He notes how “research has shown that all roads lead to the health of our gut microbiome – our well-being depends on it…They are intimately connected to all aspects of health greatly impacting mood, metabolism, immune function, digestion, hormones, inflammation, and even gene expression.”

Read a first-person account of the editor’s experience receiving a microneedling with PRP treatment at the Kellman Wellness Center. The editor explains what microneedling with PRP is to readers and tells readers about the entire process from start to finish as well as what to expect afterward. She also tells readers that she visited with the “uber-knowledgeable Sandra McKenzie, PA” who explained after-care instructions and benefits of the procedure.

Dr. Kellman is featured to discuss how eating certain foods can cause a “food coma”. Specifically, refined sugars and carbohydrates cause glucose levels to go up and then quickly go down.

How Do You Treat Brain Fog? If You’re Feeling Super Out Of It, These 7 Tips Might Help Dr. Raphael Kellman discusses brain fog, its symptoms, and tips on alleviating it.

Raphael Kellman, M.D., bestselling author and founder of “Microbiome Medicine,” discusses the microbiome connection between digestive disorders and cognitive problems.

Dr. Kellman is this month’s featured author in the acclaimed publication Bottom Line Health. His article, The Missing Link to Better Mood, Memory and More highlights what anyone can do to improve their mood, their anxiety, and their health. (Hint: it’s all about the microbiome!)

Dr. Kellman discusses how gut health is integrally related to mental health, and how a microbiome-friendly diet can reduce anxiety and sharpen memory for The Telegraph UK.

Dr. Kellman’s informative article discusses the integral connection between the thyroid and autism, and how that relates to the microbiome.

Weighing a big decision? Here’s what experts say about when to go with your gut or your rational brain—or some combination of both. “When we eat chemicals—and too much food and too fast—the bacteria in our gut will become deforested and lose their abundance, and that will affect the transmission of signals to the brain”

A recent article from Fox News discusses how people with underlying health issues are particularly at risk for coronavirus, especially those with Lyme disease. It examines how some 300,000 Americans are diagnosed with the tick-borne disease. 

​Dr. Kellman discusses the relationship between the thyroid gland and the microbiome. In the piece, Dr. Kellman discusses thyroid hormones, pathogenic gut bacteria, leaky gut, and the Kellman Wellness Center’s approach to thyroid testing via the TRH Stimulation Test.

Dr. Kellman weighs in on the topic of chronic fatigue syndrome – what it is, symptoms, causes, treatment methods and more. When it comes to tackling the condition, he notes: “When you treat the underlying issues by first healing the microbiome and actively testing for the thyroid, then you can treat and, ultimately, cure yourself from this syndrome.”

Dr. Kellman discusses the many aspects of health that are directly impacted by one’s microbiome, which include mood, metabolism, immune function, digestion, hormones, inflammation, and more. When it comes to supporting your gut bacteria, he explains how “diet is key. It should include lots of fresh prebiotic foods with plenty of probiotic foods as well.”

Dr. Kellman and his book, The Microbiome Diet, are featured in this article, which outlines the author’s experience following the plan and health benefits.

“I Went on a 4-Week Gut Cleanse, and It Changed Everything” Dr. Kellman and his book, The Microbiome Diet, are featured in this article, which outlines the author’s experience doing a 4-week detox to heal her microbiome.

Raphael Kellman, M.D., bestselling author and founder of “Microbiome Medicine,” discusses exactly what that means, and why it’s important for good health. 

Dr. Kellman’s microbiome-centered approach to health and weight loss has helped thousands of patients reach their goal weight and feel better than ever. Groundbreaking evidence suggests that "altering gut bacteria may be an effective alternative to gastric bypass”, reveals Dr. Kellman.

magine a world of mind-over-matter, where a psychological snap of the fingers takes you into a parallel universe of perfect health and unlimited happiness. Sound like a video game? Or maybe a movie you saw a few years ago? Well, it is called “The Matrix,” but according to Dr. Raphael Kellman, it’s not fiction.

​Dr. Kellman discusses the importance of thyroid testing in treating autism – and why the vast majority of the thyroid tests being administered are not effective.

Dr. Kellman is featured in the summer edition of Holistic Primary Care, based on his talk at this past March’s Functional Forum. Dr. Kellman discusses how to make clinical sense of the microbiome, the importance of watching B vitamin levels, CNS communication, assessing the microbiome, his view on the paleo diet, and more.