We live in a world with creatures that we cannot see. Literally, trillions of them surround us every day both inside and outside of us. I’m talking about bacteria. Bacteria covers our skin, the inside of our gut, as well as other places in our body. Some forms of bacteria are bad; they can make you sick. That’s why we use antibiotics - to treat an overgrowth of bad bacteria. However, there are also billions of good forms of bacteria in and around our body that we need to keep balanced to have good health. When we eat too much sugar or processed foods, as well as chemicals that we can’t digest, our gut bacteria becomes out of balance. Just like when we use antibiotics, our vaginal bacteria becomes out of balance and the yeast that lives in our body overgrows. We then get what we call a yeast infection. This is one example of why after using antibiotics, it is extremely important to replenish your good bacteria. Because antibiotics not only kill the bad bacteria that causes infection, but they also kill the good bacteria that you need.
The bacteria in your gut plays many, many roles that medicine is not fully comprehending yet. Research is just in the beginning stages to help us understand how important bacteria is in our body and why it’s so necessary to keep it in a healthy balance. An overgrowth of bad bacteria has been linked to diabetes, obesity, depression, leaky gut, bloating, even heart disease and COPD. So although the research has just begun to scratch the surface, it’s understandable that it’s important to have a healthy gut.
So how can you promote healthy gut bacteria? First things first: limit the amount of sugary foods that you consume. That includes sodas, sugar laden coffees, teas, juices and alcohol. Cookies, candies, cakes, pasta, chips, bread, potatoes in excess can feed bad bacteria in your gut. Gluten is also a big offender to gut bacteria. Many people find that by cutting the majority of gluten they take in can help get rid of that pregnant-looking belly bloat and belching. Foods such as kimchi, low sugar yogurt, and kombucha can help to promote healthy gut bacteria. If these foods are not for you, then supplementing with a probiotic vitamin can be perfectly acceptable.
Probiotics are good bacteria.
Probiotics are good bacteria. They come in many forms of supplements like capsules, powder and gummies. Unfortunately, the first brand you try may not be the one you personally need. Each person’s bacteria is very different. Since research is still in the beginning stages, it’s hard to tell which one is going to be helpful to you. However, generally any over-the-counter probiotics can help constipation, bloating, irritable bowel, and other digestive issues. I suggest you just grab one you can afford and give it a try. My favorite is the DoTerra brand because it’s double encapsulated, meaning that when it hits the stomach, it doesn’t get torn up by your stomach acid and is able to make it to the gut intact. That’s where it’s needed to do the job! DoTerra probiotics contain six types of bacteria, which in my personal research I’ve found can benefit you in many ways and even help to prevent cavities. Look for the vitamin link to grab yourself a bottle and get on the road to a healthy gut.
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