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Dysbiosis: Symptoms, Causes, Treatments, and Natural Approaches

Dysbiosis: Symptoms, Causes, Treatments, and Natural Approaches
Gut dysbiosis is the most recognized form of microbial imbalance, but disruptions can occur throughout the body, affecting overall health. The Epoch Times/Shutterstock
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Millions of people suffer from dysbiosis, yet it often goes undiagnosed. An unhealthy imbalance in the microbes that live in the body—dysbiosis can affect nearly every aspect of health. Its wide-ranging symptoms and lack of standardized testing make it difficult to identify and easy to overlook.

Microbial disruption associated with dysbiosis triggers chronic inflammation, contributing to a range of chronic health conditions, including gastrointestinal, mental, neurodegenerative, autoimmune, and metabolic diseases.

Terri Ward
Terri Ward
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Terri Ward, MS, FNTP, CGP, is a functional nutritionist, speaker, and educator with a master’s degree in human nutrition and functional medicine. She specializes in helping people with food sensitivities, inflammation, autoimmunity, and other gut-related issues and is the author of "God’s Prescription: A Faith-Based Plan to Shift Your Mindset and Reclaim Your Natural Health" and two cookbooks.
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