Your Altered Microbiome and Its Effects on Disease
"All disease begins in the gut." – Hippocrates
When we say “gut,” we’re talking about the stomach, small intestine, and large intestine. The small intestine alone covers an area the size of a tennis court and contains more neurons than the spinal column. These neurons constantly communicate with the nerves that connect every organ to the colon.
It’s no wonder that 90% of your immune system lives in the gut. How your gut functions largely determines how you function.
How Modern Life Damages the Microbiome
Never before in history has it been so easy to disrupt our inner ecosystem of microbes. Contributing factors include:
- Overuse of antibiotics, SSRIs, and opioids
- Drinking from aluminum cans, plastic, and even stainless steel
- Microwaved food and heavily processed diets
- Crops sprayed with glyphosate, which damages gluten and disrupts digestion
One of the most alarming issues is genetically modified Bt-corn. In 90% of U.S. corn, bacterial genes are spliced into the plant so it produces its own pesticide molecules. Studies have shown Bt toxin present in 93% of pregnant women tested, raising concerns that pesticide genes are continuing to produce toxins inside our bodies. Pesticides and toxins drive inflammation, which is a root cause of chronic degenerative and autoimmune diseases.
Why the Gut Is the “Elephant in the Room”
Research shows that the intestinal microbiome influences nearly every system in the body:
- Brain and mood regulation
- Thyroid and hormone balance
- Immune function
- Cellular and glucose metabolism
- Inflammation levels
- Cardiovascular health
- Longevity and organ function
Through a constant exchange of DNA, sugars, fats, and proteins, your microbes help regulate your entire state of health. Yet modern medicine often overlooks this “elephant in the room.”
The Gut-Brain Connection
Your intestinal bacteria communicate directly with your brain through what’s called the enteric nervous system—sometimes referred to as the “second brain.”
Unfortunately, the average person carries 12–15 pounds of old, undigested fecal matter in their colon. This rotting material further damages the microbiome, driving even more imbalance and inflammation.
Our Approach: Heal the Gut First
Over decades of working with thousands of clients dealing with every kind of pain and chronic issue, one lesson has become clear: healing must begin in the gut.
At Living Waters, we start with gentle cleansing using colon hydrotherapy to remove toxic waste. Then, we reseed the gut with the right nutrients, enzymes, prebiotics, and probiotics to restore balance and help the body heal naturally.
Call Living Waters Wellness Center at 208-378-9911
