WHAT IS GUT HEALTH?( PART 2)

Think of the microbiome as a community in your large intestine. Within this community are trillions of different microorganisms like bacteria and fungi. Some of the microorganisms in your microbiome are good, but there are also some harmful ones. Fortunately, a healthy gut is able to maintain a good balance of both without causing any issues. However, if there are too many harmful microbes, then it could cause disease.

Your gut functions to keep infectious agents away from healthy bacteria and immune cells. Thisis the major role of your gut a group of microorganism leaving in your large intestine.

Ways to Improve Gut Health

If you want to give your gut the best chance of warding off harmful bacteria, you may need to implement a new personal care routine and adjust your lifestyle. So here are ways you can improve your gut health to help ensure it’s functioning properly.

Stay Hydrated

It’s estimated that at least 75% of people globally are chronically dehydrated, which means it’s time to make efforts to push more fluids. We need water to keep things moving around and to promote a healthy gut. In fact, it’s believed that drinking a lot of water is helpful to the mucosal lining of the intestines. Check Your Food Intolerances Many people walk around with food intolerances and don’t even know about them. They may assume that symptoms like bloating, abdominal pain, and acid reflux are normal, but it could mean your body doesn’t tolerate this food well. If you’re interested in finding out what foods don’t agree with you, start keeping a food journal. Begin taking notes when you notice undesirable symptoms after eating certain foods, and then try eliminating those items.

Change Your Diet

It’s no secret that some foods are tasty to eat, but they aren’t so great for your health. For example, sugary treats like cakes, cookies, and pies may eliminate the beneficial bacteria in your gut, which isn’t good. In addition, processed foods that are very common in the Standard modern Diet processed and fast foods) are linked to chronic conditions that may be completely preventable.