Why is the health of the intestinal flora (bacteria) so important? Because that determines our health and the way we process the food we eat. Here's a bit of a crash course on bacterial health.
We have two different types of bacteria in our intestines: one type which is native and one type which is acquired. The native flora is passed along to us by our mother's when we are born. The health of her flora determines the health of ours. If we are delivered by C-section, we are in trouble from the start. Those born this way only have bacteria from their mother's skin and not from her bowel. Healthy bowel flora is fundamental to our health. Those born without the bowel flora are in danger of a life of poor health and immune deficiency.
The acquired flora comes from what we eat and doesn't affect our native flora. No amount of yogurt will ever replace the native bacteria. It's the native bacteria which determines our intestinal health. There are only two ways that the native flora can be replenished. We'll talk about that later.
Our native flora are so important because it is they that mitigate the health of our immune system, digestion, brain function, blood sugar levels and metabolism. That's why the health of your intestinal bacteria determines the function of your metabolism.
OK, good. Now we have the foundation of understanding to delve into the murky waters (no pun intended) of why our intestines are out of balance and why our metabolism is not functioning well, anymore.
Dr. Esther
drkollars@gmail.com
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