{"id":136506,"date":"2016-09-05T00:00:00","date_gmt":"2016-09-05T00:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.secretenergy.com\/?p=136506"},"modified":"2019-10-05T11:20:43","modified_gmt":"2019-10-05T11:20:43","slug":"prebiotics-probiotics-for-your-gut-health","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/secretenergy.com\/prebiotics-probiotics-for-your-gut-health\/","title":{"rendered":"Prebiotics & Probiotics For Your Gut Health"},"content":{"rendered":"

Last year\u00a0I started\u00a0experiencing\u00a0the odd bout of anxiety.\u00a0 This was a particularly foreign feeling to me, so I had a sense that something in my body wasn\u2019t quite right.\u00a0 Around the same time, I observed both digestive issues (bloating, general discomfort) and brain fog\/memory loss and was subsequently tested for a Candida overgrowth.\u00a0 Testing positive\u00a0I was put on a diet to improve my gut health and each of\u00a0the above symptoms disappeared, including the anxiety.<\/span><\/p>\n

It\u2019s fascinating isn\u2019t it, how our bodies have a way of telling us exactly what we need to know?<\/span><\/strong><\/h3>\n

Is it time\u00a0then to consider your own gut health?<\/span><\/strong><\/h3>\n

Your gut health is critical!<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

The health of your gut is extremely important to your overall well-being.\u00a0 It\u2019s a place where a whole lot is going on, and rightly so \u2013 it has a profound impact on far\u00a0more than how much dessert you can fit in after dinner.\u00a0 So much so in fact that the gut is often referred to as the “second brain<\/a>“.<\/span><\/p>\n

This is because it\u2019s responsible for some very critical functions in your digestive and immune systems.\u00a0 The presence of what\u2019s called “good bacteria” actually enhance your health, greatly improving things like your hormone regulation, nutrient absorption, digestion, immune system strength and your\u00a0body\u2019s ability to eliminate toxins.<\/span><\/p>\n

As we now know, the gut also influences your mental health.\u00a0 The gut contains an\u00a0Enteric\u00a0Nervous System<\/em>\u00a0that communicates with your\u00a0Central Nervous System<\/em>, which triggers mood changes.\u00a0 It means depression, anxiety, memory loss, and other cognitive functions can all be caused by your gut.<\/span><\/p>\n

All disease begins in the gut.<\/strong><\/em><\/span>
\n \u2013 Hippocrates.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Don\u2019t you find that refreshing?<\/em>\u00a0 \u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

The notion that by simply changing what you put on the end of your fork (or spoon) each day you can better your mental health?\u00a0\u00a0<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n

\u00a0The good news is that it\u2019s quite easy to maintain a healthy gut and keep all of these bodily functions in tip-top shape.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

The answer?\u00a0\u00a0<\/em>Increase your levels of good bacteria.
\n<\/span>How do you do that?\u00a0\u00a0<\/em>With Probiotics.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

What Are Probiotics?<\/span><\/strong><\/h3>\n

Probiotics are microorganisms found in bacteria, yeast, and fungi that keep your digestive system happy and running at its best.\u00a0 It\u2019s the good bacteria I\u2019ve been talking about that your gut needs to keep everything running smoothly.<\/span><\/p>\n

If you\u2019ve ever seen an advertisement for yogurt where they talk about how much good bacteria it contains, they\u2019re talking about Probiotics.\u00a0 These “living” bacteria are generally found in cultured or fermented foods.\u00a0 Apart from yogurt, this includes things like buttermilk, aged cheeses, sourdough bread, miso, tempeh, and the drink Kombucha.<\/span><\/p>\n

Next time you look at a tub of yogurt, look out for guys like L<\/em>actobacillus Acidophilus<\/em>\u00a0and\u00a0Bifidobacterium Lactis<\/em>\u00a0\u2013 they\u2019re your friendly neighborhood Probiotics.<\/span><\/p>\n

Using Probiotics helps you to:<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n