1. Eating dirt is integral to our microbial health. As our agriculture practices and daily lives become more sterile, soil-based microbes or SBOs are harder to come by. Find out how to ensure exposure to these important microbes in your everyday life. Daily Telegraph 2. For the first time, scientists discover that fungus plays […]
Monthly Archives: September 2016
1.Grounding, or earthing, (direct skin contact with the surface of the earth) proves to be an effective method in reducing inflammation and preventing and treating autoimmune disease. Yet another reason to follow Dr. Chutkan’s Live Dirty plan! Journal of Inflammation Research 2. Colonic transit time is positively correlated with gut bacteria diversity (a marker of […]
A major part of rehabbing our microbiome and restoring our health is recognizing that cleaner doesn’t mean healthier; in fact, it can sometimes mean sicker. The FDA agrees. Last week they announced plans to pull antimicrobial soaps and other personal care products from the market, concluding that they don’t confer any additional benefits over regular […]