{"id":76209,"date":"2023-03-01T07:30:00","date_gmt":"2023-03-01T05:30:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.faithful-to-nature.co.za\/blog\/?p=76209"},"modified":"2023-03-03T15:36:16","modified_gmt":"2023-03-03T13:36:16","slug":"your-good-gut-guide","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.faithful-to-nature.co.za\/blog\/your-good-gut-guide\/","title":{"rendered":"YOUR GOOD GUT GUIDE"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

BET YOU DIDN\u2019T KNOW THIS \u2026
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There are 10x more bacteria in your body than there are human cells. That means you\u2019re more bacteria than human cells!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The gut has a major impact on your overall well-being and improves digestive issues, mood disorders, weight problems and the immune system!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Over 70% of your immune system resides in your gut…<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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WHAT IS THE GUT?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

In your digestive system resides roughly 100 trillion kinds of bacteria, and this collective is known as your gut. Some of these gut bacteria are good, whilst others are bad. These good and bad bacteria live in symbiosis within your gut and act as the body\u2019s second brain in command, according to advancing medical findings. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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With the help of advancing technologies, medical experts have only recently discovered the critical impact the condition of our gut plays on our health. They have found evidence from over 200 independent studies showing how over 170 diseases and human health issues (including depression, Alzheimer\u2019s and autoimmune diseases)  are linked to poor gut health. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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A poor gut typically refers to when the bad gut bacteria outweigh the good ones, and all our health problems begin. This is because our good gut bacteria are responsible for our healthy digestion, responsive immune systems and effective nutrient production\/absorption. It, therefore, keeps all our internal systems functioning happily and harmoniously. The bad bacteria, on the other hand, can cause serious health issues when they are dominant in the gut: causing digestive issues (celiac disease, leaky gut, irritable bowel syndrome), mental health disorders (psychological health, behavioural disorders), chronic fatigue, allergies, weight gain \u2026 and the list goes on.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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HOW TO IDENTIFY A GUT IN NEED<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Signs & symptoms of an unhealthy gut. Here are some things to look out for.<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

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Digestive distress<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Digestive issues such as gassiness, bloatedness, indigestion, irritable bowel syndrome, severe stomach pain after eating and constipation are all symptoms of a poor or unhealthy gut. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Mental health issues<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Mental disorders including depression, seasonal affective disorder, anxiety, poor memory recall, ADD and OCD can all be linked to poor gut health. The microbes that live in your gut affect your mood and by supporting them you can help reduce anxiety levels, depressive symptoms and mental health disorders.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Weight gain<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

What you eat shapes your gut flora. By now it is obvious to us all that changes in your diet will impact your body, but changes in your microbiome can also result in \u2018unexplained\u2019 weight gain. When your microbiome is out of balance it is not uncommon to gain weight or to experience the inability to lose weight.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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\u201cBe good to your gut and your gut will be good to you.\u201d<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

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WHAT THE GUT NEEDS<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

3 steps to get your gut back into shape<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

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1. Nourish and restore your gut<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

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As important as gut health is, we also know that keeping our body in a state of alkalinity is vital to help prevent diseases.  A diet high in acid-producing foods such as processed foods, dairy, and grains promotes inflammation in our bodies which can cause bone and muscle deterioration, kidney stones, hormonal disruptions, and chronic pain. Eating less of these foods will help cleanse the body and restore its alkaline state for better repairing. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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