Among the keys to a long, healthy life are exercise, sunshine, and not smoking. But the most important of all might be maintaining a balanced microbiome. Here’s a quick primer: The term “microbiome” refers to the trillions of bacteria, viruses, fungi, and other microscopic living things that exist mainly inside our intestines and on our skin.
Thank you John.I'm a recent subscriber,but have been listening to you with Greg Hunter for the past few years.Really appreciate the time you put in,we need more honest voices like yours that help us navigate thru all the B.S.that we are constantly being confronted with !
I have a gut feeling that you're right, pun intended. I enjoy the variety of your writing and your succinct style. For my next Substack article, you inspired me to feature a town in Japan that has exceptionally healthy people with long healthy life spans. It is thought that their somewhat unique diet is the main reason they are outliers even in a country known for its longevity. Stay tuned.
Eating properly is not supposed to be hard. Going back to how our grandfolks ate is simple and clear advice.
Jack LaLanne, the famous fitness expert, lived a long and healthy life to almost 100 years old. He was local to this part of California, and when he was once asked near the end of his life about the secret to his longevity, he said it was eating healthy. He said "if it comes in a box, a bag, or a wrapper, don't eat it!"
As an aside, I've noticed since working more fermented foods into my diet some years ago that I hardly ever get sick any more.
The best reference, IMHO, is “Super Gut” by Dr William Davis. Unlike other micro biome books on Amazon, Dr Davis identifies the exact strains of probiotics that yield the best results, and where to get them. (Unlike other “experts” who write articles and books only to sell their own stuff, Dr Davis does not sell anything.)
He also gives step-by-step instructions on how to culture probiotic capsules into yogurt, to increase the potency (CFU) and replicate it in future batches without having to rebuy the starter capsules. That’s especially important when you consider Dr Mercola’s “Biothin” probiotic (Lactobacilllus gasseri BNR 17) runs over a dollar per capsule — $30 for a 1-month supply. I’m on my 4th quart of “Biothin yogurt” and I used only one capsule in the first batch.
You continue to surprise me, John. As a chiropractor for 41 years, this is one of my favorite subjects. We are big believers in Wm Davis, MD's book, "Super Gut". We consume daily a half cup of L. Reuteri, L Gasseri and B. Coagulans yogurts. I cut sugar and grains 30 years ago and alcohol 15 years ago...some of the most positive things I have done for my health. Keep up the good work and pray for America!
Thanks John. Such an important part of health. Although i have been eating yogurt daily for decades, i recently started substantial daily quantities of kefir, which has had a huge beneficial impact on my overall health, calmness and sleep. I think it's like yogurt on steroids. And this is just the store-bought kind, teeming with lactic acid bacteria of many species. The kefir "grains", with which you can make your own kefir, also have yeast species, which some may prefer.
I downloaded a sample of his “Gut Check” book to my Kindle. Gundry tends to be very technical, with a dense presentation of scientific information. He tries to lighten it up with funny names (gut buddies) and analogies (8 pages comparing intestines to a night club), but that doesn’t resonate with me. For example, “Today, we know that there are five total uncoupling proteins, named UCP1 to UCP5. They all reside within the inner mitochondrial membrane and allow protons to exit under certain circumstances. Like the Mito Club patrons sneaking out the side door, our mitochondria can allow uncoupled protons to leave the cells’ energy-producing power plants—and waste calories in the process!” I really just prefer information I can use, like which probiotic strains do what, without all the microbiology lessons. YMMV
Thank you John.I'm a recent subscriber,but have been listening to you with Greg Hunter for the past few years.Really appreciate the time you put in,we need more honest voices like yours that help us navigate thru all the B.S.that we are constantly being confronted with !
I have a gut feeling that you're right, pun intended. I enjoy the variety of your writing and your succinct style. For my next Substack article, you inspired me to feature a town in Japan that has exceptionally healthy people with long healthy life spans. It is thought that their somewhat unique diet is the main reason they are outliers even in a country known for its longevity. Stay tuned.
Eating properly is not supposed to be hard. Going back to how our grandfolks ate is simple and clear advice.
Jack LaLanne, the famous fitness expert, lived a long and healthy life to almost 100 years old. He was local to this part of California, and when he was once asked near the end of his life about the secret to his longevity, he said it was eating healthy. He said "if it comes in a box, a bag, or a wrapper, don't eat it!"
As an aside, I've noticed since working more fermented foods into my diet some years ago that I hardly ever get sick any more.
Thank you
Perhaps the thing I value most about your writing is the diversity and lack of dogma
The best reference, IMHO, is “Super Gut” by Dr William Davis. Unlike other micro biome books on Amazon, Dr Davis identifies the exact strains of probiotics that yield the best results, and where to get them. (Unlike other “experts” who write articles and books only to sell their own stuff, Dr Davis does not sell anything.)
He also gives step-by-step instructions on how to culture probiotic capsules into yogurt, to increase the potency (CFU) and replicate it in future batches without having to rebuy the starter capsules. That’s especially important when you consider Dr Mercola’s “Biothin” probiotic (Lactobacilllus gasseri BNR 17) runs over a dollar per capsule — $30 for a 1-month supply. I’m on my 4th quart of “Biothin yogurt” and I used only one capsule in the first batch.
https://www.amazon.com/Super-Gut-Four-Week-Reprogram-Microbiome/dp/0306846969/
You continue to surprise me, John. As a chiropractor for 41 years, this is one of my favorite subjects. We are big believers in Wm Davis, MD's book, "Super Gut". We consume daily a half cup of L. Reuteri, L Gasseri and B. Coagulans yogurts. I cut sugar and grains 30 years ago and alcohol 15 years ago...some of the most positive things I have done for my health. Keep up the good work and pray for America!
The only thing I would take issue with is the suggestion to eat oats. See Dr Paul Saladino's comments.
https://youtube.com/shorts/RJ5HwFvW0gc?si=1RJufXMTjLC_zuvs
Agreed! Oats also cross react with gluten
Thanks John. Such an important part of health. Although i have been eating yogurt daily for decades, i recently started substantial daily quantities of kefir, which has had a huge beneficial impact on my overall health, calmness and sleep. I think it's like yogurt on steroids. And this is just the store-bought kind, teeming with lactic acid bacteria of many species. The kefir "grains", with which you can make your own kefir, also have yeast species, which some may prefer.
Dr. Steven Gundry's books are a wealth of knowledge on the microbiome.
I downloaded a sample of his “Gut Check” book to my Kindle. Gundry tends to be very technical, with a dense presentation of scientific information. He tries to lighten it up with funny names (gut buddies) and analogies (8 pages comparing intestines to a night club), but that doesn’t resonate with me. For example, “Today, we know that there are five total uncoupling proteins, named UCP1 to UCP5. They all reside within the inner mitochondrial membrane and allow protons to exit under certain circumstances. Like the Mito Club patrons sneaking out the side door, our mitochondria can allow uncoupled protons to leave the cells’ energy-producing power plants—and waste calories in the process!” I really just prefer information I can use, like which probiotic strains do what, without all the microbiology lessons. YMMV