Outstanding lecture from Prof Simon Carding, how gut bacteria mediates both physical and mental health
Emerging research is demonstrating a profound relationship between the bacteria in our gut and how well we are, our lived experience. In this outstanding lecture Prof. Simon Carding offers insights, new and old into ideas about our gut bacteria. Warning you may see the world a little differently after watching the video!
“A potential life changer and life saver”
Gut bacteria and mind control by Prof. Simon Carding.
Fermented food is linked to significantly improved physical and mental health
Welcome to Gut Well Soon, a website committed to sharing knowledge about how fermented foods are able to dramatically improve health and wellbeing. For decades scientific research has supported the view that there is a strong correlation between the state of your gut bacteria and your physical and mental health. If this seems far fetched I encourage you to look into the scientific research in this area.
An essential component of a healthy gut is the balance and blend of living microorganisms in the digestive system. Fermented foods can have valuable levels of beneficial living microorganisms that meditate a range of beneficial processes.
Since the late 20th century, a number of factors have been linked with a decline in healthy gut bacteria, not least the use of powerful pharmaceutical products. Whilst drugs can kill significant amounts of harmful bacteria they may also reduce helpful, health promoting bacteria. Some fermented foodstuffs contain large numbers of these healthy microorganisms and have been directly related to a number of benefits.
Many traditional fermented foods are widely available and include pickled vegetables as well as yogurt based products. Humans have been eating fermented food for thousands of years. You may have many inexpensive fermented products in your own food cupboards right now. We are creating an extensive directory as well as some great recipes and instruction sheets. If you are interested in fermented foods, two ideas that you should start with are:
- foods labelled pasteurized are unlikely to contain healthy living bacteria
- following simple instructions you can safely make delicious fermented foods in your own home
This is a growing movement so please share your thoughts and ideas. Use the comments boxes to tell us about any experiences good or bad feel. We welcome information about relevant products and services in the market.
Welcome to Gut Well Soon, a website committed to sharing knowledge about how fermented vegetables and fruit are able to dramatically improve health and wellbeing.
The site has been launched and we are publishing new articles every week. We to provide information on the subject of fermentation and the respective health benefits. We aim to provide information relevant to absolute beginners as well as highlighting scientific knowledge for those people wishing to know more.
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