Don’t you just love and admire people who are on “fire”? People who make it happen, no matter what! Their determination, motivation, positivity, and energy seem endless: HIGH ACHIEVERS! You can be one of those people too. What could be stopping you? Well, if your gut is not working properly, no matter how much willpower you have, your “fire” will be dramatically compromised. You might see the glass always half empty and miss thousands of opportunities just because your intestines are a mess.
What is dysbiosis?
Dysbiosis refers to a bacterial (sometimes fungal) imbalance on or inside your body, such as in your gut flora. When such an event occurs in your gut, it means there is an imbalance between the good and the bad bacteria. It doesn’t sound that dramatic, but in fact, it could be very detrimental to your overall health, brain function(mood, motivation, focus, memory, cognitive performance in general), and could lead to diseases such as :
- Colon cancer, around fifteen
percent of all cases of cancer are linked to a viral or bacterial infection. - Diabetes.
- Autoimmune disease.
- Leaky gut syndrome.
- Heart disease or heart failure.
- Liver disease.
- Parkinson’s disease.
- And more.
How does dysbiosis in your gut happen?
Everything that happens in your gut, the good and the bad, is ninety percent influenced by your food intake. It is that simple. Have you opt for a diet containing highly processed foods, additives (MSG, artificial sweeteners, etc.), and preservatives, your entire digestive system will be going downwards. The good news is that our gut is highly adaptable. In fact, you can begin to change your microbiome in twenty -four hours. Every twenty minutes, there is a new generation of microbiomes.
Symptoms of dysbiosis:
- Fatigue.
- Insomnia.
- Depression.
- Lack of motivation.
- Impaired cognitive performance.
- Anxiety.
- Indigestion.
- Bloating.
- Constipation or
diarrhea . - Inflammation.
- Autoimmune disease.
- Increased body weight.
- Cravings.
- Bad breath.
- And more.
What can you do to prevent or reverse dysbiosis?
- Eat plenty of fiber and probiotics rich food.
- Drink plenty of water.
- Investigate which food might be causing you an allergic reaction(gluten, dairy, eggs…).
- Avoid any highly processed food and reduce the consumption of pre-packaged food.
- Minimize alcohol consumption or, better yet, avoid it all together.
- Exercise. Yes, exercise changes your microbiome for the better.
- Prioritize sleep.
Your brain’s best friend is your gut.
