Symptoms of an imbalance in your microbiome include:
- Acne
- Food allergies
- Food sensitivity
- Erratic sleep patterns
- Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)
- Leaky Gut Syndrome
- Chronic fatigue/fibromyalgia
- Mental fogginess
- Learning and behavioral disorders
- Depression
- Irregular mood
- Lactose Intolerance
- Skin issues, like: Eczema, Psoriasis, Rashes
- Autoimmune Diseases (lupus, MS, arthritis, etc.)
- Crazy food cravings
- Bloating, gas, constipation or diarrhea
- Cramping after meals
There are an awful lot of symptoms that can be traced back to a gut that is in poor shape. Another great clue as to the health of your gut would be…
Poop.
Poop is the byproduct of either a healthy or a struggling gut. How it comes out, when it comes out and what it look/smells like have great implications as to the wellbeing of your digestive system!
That’s right. As “poopy” as it sounds, your poop is a great indicator of whether or not you are getting enough probiotics on a daily basis.
Good poop: Like a sausage, smooth and soft, or soft blobs with clear-cut edges that pass easily.
Not-so-good poop: Separate hard lumps, a lumpy sausage, cracked and dry, mushy, watery or non-existent.
If you are experiencing the not-so-good poop more than the good poop than it is time to take action and give some serious love to your gut!
Why Are Probiotics Important?
I cannot emphasize enough how important your gut health is to your overall wellbeing. And one of the very best things you can do for your gut is consistently supply it with foods rich in probiotics.
Dr. Mercola states, in his article about probiotics:
“Your body contains about 100 trillion bacteria -- more than 10 times the number of cells you have in your entire body. It's now quite clear that the type and quantity of microorganisms in your gut interact with your body in ways that can either prevent or encourage the development of many diseases.”
Green Med has gathered a list of over 200 studies that point to the amazing abilities of probiotics and how they can help hundreds of diseases and ailments. Here is just a short list of what they can do for you.
Digestive Health
If your gut is lacking in good bacteria and other microorganisms, it cannot digest nutrients efficiently, no matter how much healthy food you eat. If you want to absorb as many nutrients as possible, then you need plentiful good bacteria in your gut. Probiotics are also vital to keeping an abundance of bad microorganisms out of your system, thus keeping your body healthy and happy.
Everything that enters your gut is filtered through the good bacteria and is either sent to the eliminatory system, or pumped to every cell in your body. Make sure your cells are only getting the good stuff by filling your life with good foods and lots of probiotics.
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