the microbiome (so much more than gut health)

Probably the most influential system for the whole entire body, our microbiome (including our pets’ microbiome) is such a critical component for whole body health and here is why:
 
What it does:

• Regulates metabolism
• Builds the immune system
• Produces vitamins and minerals
• Regulates obesity
• Digestion
• Parasite control
• Enhances detoxification
• Prevents inflammation (the root of all chronic diseases- especially cancer)

 

Areas of microbial concentration in the body:

• Skin
• Nose
• Mouth
• Lungs
• Stomach
• Colon
• Sex organs

 
There is an exogenous and an endogenous microbiome, and the exogenous (external) affects the endogenous (internal) microbiome.
 
 
 What affects the microbiome?
There are several key factors that affect the microbiome, such as;

• Genetics
• Diet/nutrition
• Environment
• Lifestyle
• Hormones/ endocrine system
• Industry (EMFs, chemicals, vaccines, etc.)

 
Once we understand how and what exactly the microbiome affects, I feel we all would be paying a lot more attention to our pets’ microbiomes and even ours, here are some benefits of a healthy gut microbiome:
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• Resilience to stress
• Reduced damage to DNA
• Reduced seasonal allergies
• Lower risk of disease processes
• Improved cognitive function (brain is healthier)
• Improves nutrient absorption
• Less prone to anxiety, better mood
• Less food sensitivities
• More energy
• Stronger immune system (both innate & adaptive)
• Reduced inflammation and pain
• Hormone balancing

 
Whenever our beloved pets suffer from any kind of issues, you can be sure that there is an imbalance between the good anti-inflammatory bacteria and the bad pro-inflammatory bacteria.
 
 
Did you know there are anti-tumoral and pro-tumoral strains of bacteria? That’s right, there are strains that discourage tumor proliferation and there are bacteria strains that encourage it.
Some anti-tumoral strains are; lactobacillus casei, propionibacteria, gut bacteria spp.
Some pro-tumoral strains are; esherichia coli, shigella flexneri, fusobacterium nucleatrum, etc.
 
 
What To Do
It is so important to feed the gut in many ways, not just to diversify it, but to get the effects of ‘post-biotics’, which is the aftermath after a probiotic strain has colonized in the gut, and the wonderful after effects it has in the gut.
 
There are ways to help feed the gut, and there are also ways to diversify
it. We at Thrive4life Holistic Pet will help you choose the best route to take to help feed, nourish and balance your pet’s gut to further gain the benefits of proper immune function and health. Healing the gut can help with allergies, food sensitivities, detoxification and so much more!
We carry the best pre- and probiotics  in the entire market that we proudly offer to our loyal customers, and make suggestions along the way based on the dog or cats’ individual needs.
 
Click here for out gut reset recipe that is a hit with our customers!
 
 

Photo courtesy of animal biome.