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5 SURPRISING FACTS ABOUT YOUR GUT (Feb 27, 2016)
- The intestines, or gut, are made up of nearly 700 trillion different bacteria.
- Over 80% of our immune cells are in our gut
- Neurons or brain cells are in our gut
- There are both estrogen and testosterone receptors in the gut
- The gut plays a vital role in toxin detoxification
- If the gut is not healthy, it can trigger inflammation in the body, leading to insulin resistance, weight gain, food allergies, and depression
Upon examining the above facts, it is clear why maintaining good gut health is crucial to our overall health and wellness.
Some Helpful Tips To A Healthy Gut (Feb 27, 2016)
- Eating a proper diet low in processed foods and refined sugar
- Exercise 45 minutes a day, 4 days a week
- 7 hours of sleep, with an optimal bedtime of 10 pm
- Probiotics are a key part in restoring our gut to optimal health
Probiotics have been shown to help with:
- Reducing chronic infection by boosting immunity
- Reducing inflammatory diseases like allergies and arthritis by turning off inflammatory chemicals.
- Decreasing brain fog caused by inflammation of the brain cells in the gut
- An increase in nutrients like vitamin D occurs because a gut that is not inflamed can absorb the proper nutrients.
- Help with menopause symptoms by creating a healthy gut environment for the estrogen receptors
- Help in reducing your toxin load by allowing the healthy gut to get rid of toxic waste