This episode digs into what the microbiome really is, what it does for us & how it develops.

Obesity, asthma, food allergies and behavioral disorders have all been linked to problems with the gut and our bacteria.

You have several POUNDS of bacteria living in your gut. And if they disappeared you would die! Your bacteria are essential to your health.

There are nearly 40 TRILLION bacteria in your gut. That's about a billion bugs per millimeter.

*Some links may be referral links

Things I discuss in this episode that you should check out

Missing Microbes by Dr. Martin Blaser

Evivo Probiotic (Bifidobacterium infantis)

Bio-Kult Infant Probiotic

Scientific research

Vaginal seeding for c-sections -
https://www.nature.com/news/scientists-swab-c-section-babies-with-mothers-microbes-1.19275

FDA Says Don't Use Antibacterial Soap -
https://www.fda.gov/ForConsumers/ConsumerUpdates/ucm378393.htm