The Vital Importance of Your Microbiome

This colony of symbiotic microbes living inside you need a little help to stay well

Taking steps to keep your microbiome healthy and balanced can do wonders for your well-being. TijanaM/Shutterstock

Do you suffer from bloating and indigestion every time you eat? Has your doctor diagnosed you with Irritable Bowel Syndrome? Are you constantly ill with colds and flu?

If yes, your microbiome could be to blame. In fact, research suggests it can affect everything from your mood to cognitive function.

What Is the Gut Microbiome?

You may have heard the old saying “All disease begins in the gut”. What this means is that most of your immune system is in your gut—around 70 percent of your immune tissue, in fact.