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The general public is only barely beginning to grasp the importance of gut bacteria. Did you know that your gut bacteria communicate with your immune system, telling it when to kick it up a notch and when to pull back? Healthy gut bacteria can even reduce your chances of conditions people rarely associate with the gut, like depression and cancer. Those little bottles of probiotics that health food stores sell aren’t just trendy optional items to add to your diet; you should consider them essential items on your shopping list. If you do suffer from conditions like inflammatory bowel disease or irritable bowel syndrome, the first thing you should look to adjust is your gut bacteria. Doing so could improve your symptoms drastically and quickly. Here are ways to boost your gut bacteria.
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Find ways to reduce stress
If you suffer from irritable bowel syndrome then you likely notice your symptoms flare up when you are under stress. That’s because your brain and your gut are in constant communication and stress can suppress the growth of healthy bacteria in the gut. If you haven’t tried to manage stress for other things like your blood pressure, at least manage it for your gut.
