{"id":13427,"date":"2016-06-28T19:41:10","date_gmt":"2016-06-28T09:41:10","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/tomgrimshaw.com\/tomsblog\/?p=13427"},"modified":"2016-06-28T19:41:10","modified_gmt":"2016-06-28T09:41:10","slug":"the-dna-in-your-body-is-99-non-human","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.tomgrimshaw.com\/tomsblog\/?p=13427","title":{"rendered":"The DNA In Your Body is 99% Non-Human!"},"content":{"rendered":"

That’s right. Most of the DNA in your body is not yours. It belongs to other than human species that live inside your body. Fortunately, most of them are symbiotic, they help us and we house them. Some, not so. That’s why you need to keep a balance between the good guys and the bad guys in your gut. Too many of the wrong sort and you get all manner of health issues.
\nThis data came from a newsletter from Sherry Brescia. Sherry wrote the book, Great Taste No Pain, a book and recipes centered around food combining, the concept of not combining protein and starch in the same meal.
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\n…your microbiome\u2014the population of bacteria that have made their residence inside of your intestinal tract.
\nYes, these microscopic little creatures that number in the trillions inside of you might be small, but the influence they have on your health is ENORMOUS.
\nHere are the obvious and not-so-obvious reasons why that is so:
\nThe obvious
\nFirst and foremost, your gut microbiome helps with digestion. It helps break down starches and fibers, thereby reducing gas and bloating and encouraging regular bowel movements.
\nPlus 70 percent of your immune cells reside in your intestinal tract.
\nSo your ability to fight off colds and viruses starts with your GUT. That\u2019s the reason why some people get sick when exposed to contagious illnesses and others in the same room at the same time do not\u2014it\u2019s a reflection of the health of your intestinal flora.
\nThe not-so-obvious
\nAdvanced immune protection
\nIn addition to fighting off colds and bugs, your immune system also protects you against diseases like cancer.
\nIn addition, having a sharp, well-functioning immune system means you are less likely to suffer from allergies, food and environmental sensitivities, asthma and autoimmune conditions.
\nOptimal nutrition
\nHaving a healthy balance of intestinal flora helps to enhance your absorption of nutrients from your foods and supplements.
\nPlus it also helps produce vitamins for you as well!
\nYour gut flora is directly involved in the production of vitamins A, B1, B2, B3, B5, B6, B12, D and K.
\nUlcer prevention
\nCertain beneficial bacterial strains have been shown to be helpful in fighting and preventing ulcers.
\nStudies have established that the Lactobacillus strains L. acidophilus, L. salivarius, and L. casei can slow and even help kill H. pylori (the bacteria that causes most ulcers).
\nLower blood cholesterol
\nBeneficial bacteria can help reduce blood cholesterol by creating acids that counter excess cholesterol production.
\nIn addition, because your friendly flora help to keep your bowel movements regular, this can help your body to better eliminate worn-out cholesterol from the intestinal tract (instead of risking reabsorption into your bloodstream).
\nFood cravings
\nEach species of bacteria in your gut (both good and bad) has their own \u201cdietary preference.\u201d
\nDepending on which species has the \u201cupper hand\u201d in your gut at any particular time, the microbes can influence your food choices and cravings by releasing signaling molecules into your gut.
\nAnd the preferred food of harmful bacteria and yeasts is\u2014you guessed it\u2014sugar!
\nSo next time you crave sweets, that\u2019s a sign your gut flora isn\u2019t as healthy as it should be.
\nStir up inflammation
\nYour gut is the starting point for inflammation throughout your body\u2014it\u2019s the \u201cgatekeeper\u201d for your inflammatory responses.
\nMental health
\nBacteria have also been identified as major players in the regulation of your mood and memory.
\nResearch has shown that problems in your gut can directly impact your mental health, eventually leading to issues like anxiety and depression.
\nBut the flip side is also true\u2014better, healthier bacteria can help encourage better mental health!
\nNurture gut with the “4 your R’s”
\nThere is a whole lot you can do to nurture your gut and encourage a strong, well-functioning microbiome.
\nHere is what I call the “4 R” approach to a healthy gut:
\n1- Remove
\nStep one is to remove and avoid things that can harm your friendly flora, such as:
\n Foods that you are sensitive or allergic to
\n Cigarette smoke
\n Soda
\n Excessive alcohol (especially beer)
\n Refined carbs
\n Antibiotics
\n Acid reducing medications
\n Regularly lacking sleep
\n2- Replace
\nThis involves replacing and supporting your supply of beneficial bacteria, and this is done with a probiotic supplement like Super Shield multi-strain probiotic formula.
\n3- Reinforce
\nReinforcing a healthy flora balance means nourishing your friendly flora with gut-loving foods like fresh vegetables and fermented foods.
\n4- Repair
\nThe final step is to help repair any intestinal damage that you may have from harmful bacteria and medications.
\nIn addition to a healthy diet, Omega-3 essential fatty acids have been shown to help support intestinal health.
\nOmega-3 EFAs are abundant in fatty fish, but since many people don\u2019t eat a lot of fish, fish oil supplements like VitalMega-3 are a convenient way to get the Omega-3 EFAs you need.
\nYour gut microbiome is truly your most important organ. If you don’t have a healthy population of beneficial bacteria, it’s only a matter of time before the rest of your health will start to crumble!
\nTaking good care of your microbiome will help keep the rest of YOU feeling good for years to come!
\nTo your health,
\nSherry Brescia
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\nIf you have had a dose of antibiotics, chances are your microbiome has taken a serious hit. I have seen it written that a body can take a whole year to reset after a course of antibiotics. If you are wanting to rebalance your microbiome, check out the 2012 Probiotics that is an ingredients in my top bars and NutriBlast. It is the very last item on my price list page, just under the Fulvic Minerals a wrote about two newsletters ago.
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That’s right. Most of the DNA in your body is not yours. It belongs to other than human species that live inside your body. Fortunately, most of them are symbiotic, they help us and we house them. Some, not so. That’s why you need to keep a balance between the good guys and the bad … <\/p>\n

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