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Gamma Waves:Â The Neuroelectric Alchemy of Grace
Your Body’s Secret Switch to Transform Pain into Bliss By your Microbial Maven, Mary Ruddick  For years, I have searched the folds of...
Mary Ruddick
Apr 816 min read
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Galaxy of Good and Evil Bacteria: Exploring the Microbiome's Dual Nature
The Microbial Maven aka Mary Ruddick   Greetings, my little microbes! Today, we venture into the microscopic galaxy where the tiniest...
Mary Ruddick
Feb 118 min read
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Faux Leather, Brave New World, and Forever Fabric
Knowing the dangers of "vegan leather," you may be scrambling to find something plastic-free. Here's why you should.
Mary Ruddick
Nov 12, 202412 min read
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The Polyester Paradox
The very fabric hugging your curves is doing more to keep those love handles in place than your carb addiction ever could.
Mary Ruddick
Oct 26, 202411 min read
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Microbial Mischief
Musing on microBIOME mysteries one probiotic at a time Mary Ruddick Oh, my little microbes, you’ve found your way to the most mischievous...
Mary Ruddick
Aug 30, 20244 min read
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Estrogen Dominance: When Your Hormones Go Rogue in Polyester and Pastries
Mary Ruddick Oh, estrogen dominance, you cruel mistress! The unwelcome guest who not only crashes your hormonal party but also brings...
Mary Ruddick
Aug 29, 20247 min read
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Ozempic, Obesity, and the Marvels of Microbes
By Mary Ruddick @maryqueenofheart Ah, my little microbes, my magical microbes, my ever-transforming wonders—let's embark on a journey...
Mary Ruddick
Aug 29, 20244 min read
2,524 views
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To Dairy or Not to Dairy: A Love Story with Oxalates
Oxalates and calcium can be a match made in heaven or a recommended divorce. If you have been confused over calcium's relationship with oxa
Mary Ruddick
Aug 28, 20243 min read
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Oxalate Metabolism & the Bacterial Dance
By Mary Ruddick  Optimizing oxalate metabolism is crucial for individuals looking to manage their health effectively. By honing in on...
Mary Ruddick
Aug 28, 20246 min read
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Fasting and Oxalate Dumping: Autophagy and Microbes Unite
By Mary Ruddick  Hey There, Oxalates! Meet Your Match  Let’s talk about something a little… spicy. Oxalates. These naturally occurring...
Mary Ruddick
Aug 28, 20246 min read
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