Gut bugs linked to Alzheimer’s is a wake up call to take steps to improve our gut health now to protect our brains as we age.
Last week’s blog HERE talked about the research linking Austism disorder to changes in the gut microbiome!
See a pattern here?
Our gut microbiome is amazing! It is a vital part of the terrain (Internal environment) of our body.
This community of microbes live in the colon are responsible for creating compounds crucial to our health and wellness.
This supports my strong view that the “Germ Theory of Disease” is so limited. We need to focus on our “terrain”, our internal environment as responsible for diseases.
The Germ Theory versus The Terrain Theory of Disease
- Germ theory states that germs are the primary causative agents of most diseases.
- Terrain theory states that our internal environment the primary agent responsible for the diseases and microbes are only given the “advantage” to grow and proliferate within a certain environment.
Gut Bugs Linked To Early Signs of Alzheimer’s?
Trillions of tiny microbes—collectively called your microbiome—exist mainly inside your intestines, in your mouth, and on your skin. A new study found that individuals with Alzheimer’s disease (AD) may have an altered gut microbiome, and these changes may occur early in the disease course We don’t know yet whether these changes are a cause or result of changes in the brain that lead to Alzheimer’s disease. Specific gut bacteria were identified as being associated with preclinical Alzheimer’s Disease, and their inclusion improved machine learning predictions of preclinical AD status Need support? Reach out to me at [email protected] and set up a FREE 15 minute consultation to see where you might begin on your health journey!
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