Did you know that our gastrointestinal tract contains over 40,000 different species of microbes and the large intestine, alone contains some 10,000,000,000,000 bacteria? That's about 4-5 pounds worth of microbes!
Our bodies contain more bacteria than human cells. So, I think that the function of microbes would be something that we should all understand. We have both native and acquired bacteria. The acquired come from fruits, vegetables, water and probiotics and are transient. They contribute little to our immune system.
Our native flora, the foundation of our immune systems, are passed from mother to child, unless that child is born via C-Section. Then, the child's gut contains mostly bacteria found on the skin, not in the bowel, and the problems begin.
Without the proper amount and quality of microbiota:
1. our immune systems will be compromised
2. our bodies cannot exist in homeostasis
3. we cannot properly utilize minerals such as calcium, magnesium and iron
4. we are prone to blood sugar imbalances
5. we cannot produce sufficient bile (why our gall bladders go bad, sometimes) 6. the pH of the colon is imbalanced
7. we cannot resist the invasion of pathogens (sickness-causing microbes)
8. we cannot produce neurotransmitters (chemicals that keep our bodies functioning properly)
9. we become susceptible to cardiovascular and brain dysfunction
10. our small intestines become overgrown with "bad" bacteria...causing bloating, gas, diarrhea, abdominal pain and constipation and...
11. we may end up with IBS, auto-immune disease, erosive esophagitis, depression and so very much more.
What is the single most significant cause of the destruction of our native flora? If you don't know, I'll be happy to tell you.
Dr. Esther
fixdhealthcare.com
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