Sun Valley Wellness Festival 2018
We are more host then human. There are over 100 trillion one-celled permanent visitors that live in our GI tract. They live with us in a co-dependent relationship. Our bodies play host to these microorganisms whose wellbeing dictates ours. This symbiotic ecosystem goes far beyond genetics. Recent research is showing that this Gut Microbiome contributes to more than 90% of all chronic disease – yes 90%! It has now been shown that GI Microbiome contributes to the central cause of such health conditions as Inflammatory, Neurological, Gastrointestinal, Metabolic and Liver Diseases. The focus of today's discussion is the incredible relationship between our Gut and our Brains. It turns out that our diverse GI microbiome is in constant two communication with our brain via the vagus nerve and dozens of hormones and metabolite chemicals produced by the microbiome. These neurotransmitters regulate our mood, learning ability, appetite, sleep, and memory. But even more surprising is the latest theory saying our gut microbiome actively manipulates our behavior for THEIR benefit. If Anything Makes Us Human - It’s Our Minds, Thoughts, and Emotions You will learn how to understand your relationship with these trillions of organisms and how to improve their diversity and balance, so you regain control.
