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Are you in the habit of thoughtfully caring for your microbes, or do they barely cross your mind?

Here are seven weird and wonderful facts about your incredibly important microbiome… The last fact shows you just how vital these microbes are to your family’s health.

1. We have more microbial cells than human cells.
2. We have heaps of different microbiomes…not just the gut one…
3. Whilst predominantly bacteria, our microbiome also hosts a range of fungi, Protozoa, archaea, and viruses… In an ideal world, these will live harmoniously and support your health in various ways.
4. The gut microbiome has many jobs, including supporting the function of your immune system, metabolism, nutrition status, mental health, and numerous other bodily functions. 
5. It’s not usually just a case of ‘getting rid of the ‘bad’ microbes’…Like with so many things in life, it’s all about the balance.
6. Whilst the womb was once considered a sterile environment, evidence has recently pointed to the existence of micro-organisms in the placenta, amniotic fluid, umbilical cord, and metal membranes, suggesting that metal gut colonisations may start before birth…
7. One of the strongest influences that early gut health will have on the future health of a child is through its close interaction with the immune system. In fact, it is thought that achieving a favourable balance of gut bugs during these earlier years can drastically reduce the chances of a child developing allergies, eczema, asthma and autoimmune disease.

Which of these facts surprises you the most?

If you’d like to learn more about optimising your gut health (in an enjoyable, non-restrictive way!), sign up to our online course ‘Healthy Gut, Healthier Baby’, which is currently free! 

Simply enter the code ‘HEALTHYBUB’ when you check out, and you will gain free access to the entire ten modules (normally priced at $376!)

TO ACCESS OUR ONLINE COURSE, CLICK HERE.