LIVING BETTER AND HEALING THE HEALTHY WAY

(PART OF THE CYCLE OF ILLNESS: IMMUNE SYSTEM PART 3 / HOW THE MICROBIOME AFFECTS OTHER SYSTEMS) THESE ARE THE SLIDES TO THE VIDEOS AND THE NOTES The estrobolome is the collection of bacterial genes in the gut microbiome that encode enzymes capable of metabolizing and modulating estrogen levels in the body. This interaction, known as the estrogen-microbiome axis, plays a crucial role in maintaining hormonal balance and can influence various aspects of health, including reprodu

(PART OF THE CYCLE OF ILLNESS: IMMUNE SYSTEM PART 3 / HOW THE MICROBIOME AFFECTS OTHER SYSTEMS) THESE ARE THE SLIDES TO THE VIDEOS AND THE NOTES The gut microbiome plays a significant role in thyroid health, with evidence suggesting a "gut-thyroid axis" where imbalances in the gut microbiota can affect thyroid function and vice versa. This axis is particularly relevant in autoimmune thyroid diseases like Hashimoto's thyroiditis and Graves' disease. How the Microbiome Influen

(PART OF THE CYCLE OF ILLNESS: IMMUNE SYSTEM PART 3 / HOW THE MICROBIOME AFFECTS OTHER SYSTEMS) THESE ARE THE SLIDES TO THE VIDEOS AND THE NOTES. SEE ALSO ENDOCRINE/BLOOD SUGAR, MICROBIOME AND THYROID AS WELL* Gut Bacteria Influence Glucose Metabolism Certain gut microbes: - Help break down carbohydrates more efficiently. - Produce short-chain fatty acids (SCFAs) like: - butyrate, - acetate - propionate during fiber fermentation. - SCFAs improve insulin sensitiv

(PART OF THE CYCLE OF ILLNESS: IMMUNE SYSTEM PART 3 / HOW THE MICROBIOME AFFECTS OTHER SYSTEMS) THESE ARE THE SLIDES TO THE VIDEOS AND THE NOTES The gut microbiome can influence host DNA methylation patterns, which in turn can affect gene expression and potentially impact various physiological processes. The microbiome, a complex community of microorganisms, can produce metabolites that act as methyl donors or influence enzymes involved in DNA methylation. This interplay betw

(PART OF THE CYCLE OF ILLNESS: IMMUNE SYSTEM PART 3 / HOW THE MICROBIOME AFFECTS OTHER SYSTEMS) THESE ARE THE SLIDES TO THE VIDEOS AND THE NOTES The gut microbiome, a complex ecosystem of microorganisms in the digestive tract, significantly influences inflammation throughout the body. A balanced microbiome can help regulate immune responses and reduce inflammation, while dysbiosis (an imbalance in the microbiome) can promote inflammatory conditions. The microbiome and inflam

(PART OF THE CYCLE OF ILLNESS: IMMUNE SYSTEM PART 3 / HOW THE MICROBIOME AFFECTS OTHER SYSTEMS) (THESE ARE THE SLIDES THAT GO TO THE VIDEOS - BROKEN OUT) The gut microbiome, a complex community of microorganisms in the digestive tract, significantly impacts cardiovascular health. Dysbiosis, or an imbalance in this community, is linked to the development of cardiovascular diseases (CVD) such as atherosclerosis, hypertension, and heart failure. Conversely, a healthy, diverse m

(Part of the Cycle of Illness Series: Immune System Pt 3/How the Microbiome affects other Systems **See also Cycle of Illness Inflammation, and Methylation as well as the Immune system to understand how this all ties together) Development of Food Allergies The prevalence of food allergies has been rising globally, prompting significant research into their underlying causes. One emerging area of interest is the role of the gut microbiome in the development and management of fo