Your "Own-Grown" Help

No, you are most definitely NOT alone.

You’ve heard that there are more than 100 trillion bacterial cells in our gut, right?

What are they doing in there?

I’ve been studying this research since 2013 and one thing is clear: we are just beginning to scratch the surface of what gut bacteria do for us. 

​But here are my top 5 favorite ways in which bacteria support our health:

• They help NOURISH us by producing vitamins B1, B2, B12 and K and improving mineral absorption in the intestines.
• They PRIME and regulate our immune system throughout our lives.
• They REDUCE inflammation in the body by modulating hypersensitivity responses.
• They MAINTAIN the villi and cell lining of our intestines.
• They DETOXIFY and transform many harmful substances for us like heavy metals and BPA

​Isn’t this great news?

I don’t know about you, but when I started to understand that there were trillions of bacteria inside me - working for me - well, there is some serious comfort in that!

And all we have to do is to care for our microbiome! The four best areas to pay attention to are:

1. Avoiding consumption of toxins,
2. Eating plenty of pre/probiotic foods,
3. Getting enough sleep, and
4. Reducing the impacts of stress (notice I didn’t say “reduce stress”, but the effects of stress – more on that next week).

So, this weekend, while you are out working in your garden or playing in nature, take a good look at that dirt. Imagine all the microorganisms doing their part for the plants, and know that the same magic and mystery is at work inside you too!