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FAITH, HEALTH & HEALING DEVOTIONAL - DAY 11

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You Need Bacteria

“You prepare a table before me in the presence of my enemies….” – Psalm 23:5

David saw God preparing his table in the presence of his enemies. They have an important role to play in your lifting. Bacteria would be considered enemies of the human health but they serve several beneficial purposes to the body.

There are about 100 Trillion bacteria in the human body while there are about 1 Quadrillion viruses (Bacteriophages) present in the human microbiome. The bacteria would outnumber the human cells by 10 to 1 while the viruses outnumber the bacteria by almost the same margin.

Several researches have demonstrated the importance of bacteria to human health. There are several bacteria that promote infections and diseases in the human body but there are also several bacteria responsible for many critical functions in the human body.

Bacteria are responsible for the breaking down of food particles in the body which when absent can lead to obesity. Studies have shown that the consumption of processed and polished food depletes the bacteria population responsible for the breaking down of food molecules thereby promoting excess weight gain. This may explain the failure to achieve desired results in weight programs by some people despite being placed on special diets.

Studies are also revealing the correlation between the microbiome of Autistic children and other children. It is revealed that autistic children have fewer beneficial bacteria like Bifidobacterium. One of the many symptoms of leaky gut is neurological disorders like Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s, etc. all of which point to the fact that gut health plays a vital role in mental health.

The indiscriminate use and consumption of anti-biotics causes the depletion of the body’s microbiome. This is becoming rampant as people take antibiotics without probiotics after completing the dosage as antibiotics will kill both the good and the harmful bacteria. Many poultry and fish farms now engage the use of antibiotics both to prevent diseases and to increase their yield. These are in turn consumed by humans who feed on the produce.

It is important to note that eating fermented foods and beverages will boost gut health. Supplementing on pro-biotics will also be of great help as you reseed the gut with helpful bacteria. 

Not only can optimizing your gut health help normalize your weight and ward off diabetes, it's also a critical component for a well-functioning immune system, which is your primary defense against virtually all disease.

© 2016. Nutraceutical Health Solutions. www.nutraceuticalng.com
 

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