MICROBIOME

The microbiome forms the crux of healthy living, so it makes sense that any health programme focuses on restoring this crucial function.

What is the microbiome? It comprises of microbes which inhabit our gut and skin as well as our oral and nasal cavities.

These microbes continuously interact with the environment and help determine how our immune system functions (link).

https://www.niehs.nih.gov/health/topics/science/microbiome/index.cfm

Inflammation caused by an imbalance in gut bacteria can lead to disease (link).

https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/33136284/

Conversely, a balanced microbiome is associated with positive health (link).

Everything we do affects our microbiome – not just what we eat. For example – walking, travelling, gardening, sunlight, hugging, laughing, the air we breathe all change the microbiome.

Humming

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Humming induces vibrations in your paranasal sinuses (the air filled spaces which surround your nasal cavity). This oscillation causes an exchange of air between the sinuses and nasal cavity.

Practice Gratitude

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Expressing gratitude has been linked to improved health. Whilst this is not suitable for those suffering from serious mental illness, studies suggest that gratitude improves mental health

Dietary Changes

Making that change

Changing what you eat can be difficult, especially for those of us who never cook a meal. So, if you’re one of those people, maybe it’s time to start?

Deep Breathing

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Most people never think about how important breathing is and most of us don’t know how to breathe properly. Many of us take shallow breaths instead of breathing deeply.

Drinking Water

Most people are dehydrated and changing this alone would solve so many health issues. Fill a bottle up and then you can see how much you’re drinking throughout the day.