Is there a microbial world inside the gut? Is it true? It’s true. Put 14 ciphers after 10. That is approximately the number of microbes present in our body. Most of these are microorganisms in the gut. Then there are the skin, teeth, and saliva. It is about 3 percent of our body weight.
There are two types of microbes. Beneficial; Evil doers. The bacteria that naturally live in our gut are beneficial. Without these we cannot survive. For example some….
The help of bacteria
A bacteria called ‘Bifidobacteria’. This is what breaks down the nutrients in our food in the intestines and makes it digestible. A certain amount of these bacteria must be present in order for a nutrient to be converted into energy in the cells. Otherwise, digestion will not occur properly; Nutrients do not enter the body.
Lactobacillus kills the harmful bacteria Helicobacter pylori that causes stomach ulcers. Certain types of bacteria make vitamins in our body. Balances the acidity in the gut.
Even if the body’s immune system is to function properly, it needs the help of many bacteria. They also play a role in regulating the function of intestinal cells. Therefore, only when we and these microbes live together will we be healthy. If we destroy these microbes, our health will deteriorate.
Can you tell me which model will go bad?
It depends on their body. Generally speaking, food digestion slows down. Increases gastric acid secretion. Ulcers are often a nuisance. Diarrhea and constipation alternate between bothersome. Irritable Bowel Disease (IBS) occurs. So tension, fear and depression will increase. Acne on the face is associated with a decrease in bacteria in the gut. Autoimmune diseases are also caused by this.
Are we destroying these microbes? When and how?
Here is my experience. He is a 40 year old lawyer. A foreigner. He was receiving treatment for frequent digestive disorders. Examination of him revealed no abdominal problems. I inquired in detail about his habits including food.
Then he said something. He has asthma. So I catch cold often. Whenever she gets a cold, she pops an antibiotic pill of her choice. He showed me the pill and told me to take it at least once a month.
He said that it gives good relief for cold. It is the most powerful pill for colds! Just as he used an ax wherever a small knife was needed, he also used the potent pill for common colds. So I realized that the reaction was his digestive problem! Now, treating him is easy. I said ‘throw that pill round his head’ and gave him some medicine to strengthen his bowels. After two months, he said, his problem was resolved.
The antimicrobial drugs we take when we get an infection don’t just kill the bacteria that cause the disease; It also destroys the beneficial bacteria in the gut. If these drugs are taken in moderation, the bacteria will grow back within four weeks. If the dose is high or if the drug is taken frequently, the intestinal tract will be affected; The environment for bacteria to grow changes. Bacteria will have difficulty growing.
Next, many chemicals in processed foods and fast foods have the ability to destroy these bacteria. The same harm is caused by eating grains, vegetables and fruits that have been produced using artificial fertilizers and pesticides. Smoke and alcohol are the next attacks. These reasons are important for the increasing number of intestinal related diseases among us today.
So gut diseases are not related to microbes?
There is a connection. Harmful microbes like typhoid, cholera, tuberculosis, rotavirus, endamoeba etc. enter the intestine and cause their respective diseases. Campylobacter is a microorganism that spoils food. At the same time, if one person has a strong gut and sufficient immunity, the same microorganism that causes disease in another person will not do any harm to him.
How to escape from these evils?
Living in a hygienic environment, following clean habits including frequent hand washing, drinking clean drinking water, and avoiding unsealed and contaminated food can prevent bad microbes from entering the gut; It can prevent various intestinal diseases.
How to avoid destruction of microbes in the gut?
First of all, you should avoid taking pills and medicines unnecessarily. Do not self-medicate. Do not take any antibiotic without doctor’s advice. Giving up on artificial foods, artificial drinks and fast food as much as possible and giving preference to our traditional natural food will be beneficial. A ‘prebiotic diet’ including whole grain foods, small grain foods, nuts, fruits, onions, garlic, bananas and yogurt will help the beneficial bacteria grow in the gut. A vegetarian diet that is high in fiber is better for the gut than a non-vegetarian diet.
It is also important to breastfeed newborns for at least 6 months. When given like that, their intestinal tract becomes strong from the start. Adequate exercise, alcohol and stress-free lifestyle, and proper sleep will protect the gut microbiome.
Saliva, digestive acid (Hcl), and bile, an enzyme secreted by the liver, are three important fluids for digestion. Ginger also promotes the secretion of these fluids. Ginger contains an oil called gingerol. It removes the gas released when the digestive acid in the stomach dissolves the food through belching rather than allowing it to accumulate in the stomach, intestines and esophagus.