Gut Flora Balance

Industrialized and processed food harms the digestive system and the immune system.

Dietary fiber, natural oils/fats, and naturally fermented foods are critical to maintaining good health.

• An imbalance in gut flora affects the immune system, which fights relentlessly to prevent the overgrowth of pathogens. Our lifestyle and diet significantly impact our immune system.
• Poor nutrition of processed and industrialized foods significantly affects the liver and kidneys. Bile fluid, a strong chemical base, tends to crystallize and clog the liver and gallbladder; thus, the problem only worsens. Bile flow is critical for maintaining proper gastrointestinal function. It is oily and lubricates the intestines; it also counteracts the high acidity of the food from the stomach, thereby preventing an acidic intestinal environment.

Common symptoms of intestinal flora imbalance:

• Gastrointestinal gases are usually the result of a territorial war between good and pathogenic bacteria.
• Nail fungus, Viginal fungus in women. 
• Farting & bloating. 
• An impaired immune system results in higher fever, flu, and morbidity of gastric ulcer.
• The urine is usually more acidic at pH levels of 6 and below. Parasites "thrive" in the acidic gut environment.
• An imbalance in gut flora impairs the brain's neurotransmitters, such as serotonin, expressed in decreased alertness and cognitive ability. The production of the neurotransmitter serotonin is mainly carried out in the intestines using good bacteria. An unbalanced intestinal flora reduces serotonin production and causes a decrease in alertness and mood.

The uncontrolled proliferation of gastrointestinal pathogens damages the intestinal wall, impairing intestinal absorption. Constipation and abdominal obesity are common phenomena not always attributed to a lack of balance in gut flora.

To achieve a balanced gut flora, eat varied and natural foods and beverages that are not processed or industrialized. Dietary fiber, natural oils and fats, and fermented foods (naturally) significantly contribute to gut health. Maintaining a balanced gut flora has far-reaching implications for our immune system. 

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A more accurate calculation method of nutritional indices.

06/12/2020 11:08

Glycemic and insulin indices and calorie intake calculations are inaccurate as they do not reflect interactions between foods and disregard food sources. (Natural vs. processed)

Why do many weight loss diets fail in the long run?

12/04/2020 3:58

One needs to achieve good health besides slimming to gain optimal weight. The primary factor is consuming natural, varied, unprocessed food.

Calories cannot disappear but can be redirected as uncounted.

27/05/2018 17:22

Not all calories are equal because their routing in the human body differs from person to person and even varies concerning age and state of health.

An anti-inflammatory foods pyramid.

27/05/2018 17:21

The purpose of the food pyramid is to make recommendations for proper nutrition. However, it does not provide a complete picture.

The holistic principle and balancing gut flora are crucial.

27/05/2018 17:07

The gastrointestinal tract is the primary non-sterile internal system, thus forcing the immune system to fight relentlessly to prevent the overgrowth of pathogens.

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Cow's milk and dairy products are inflammatory.

09/01/2023 16:01

The problem with cow's milk is not the fat percentage nor the milk sugar, but mainly the excessive amount of protein, making it highly inflammatory.

The balanced-varied diet is the most suitable anti-inflammatory diet.

18/03/2022 2:52

The balanced-varied diet provides the body with all the nutrients required to maintain a healthy body and mind, supporting tissue regeneration.