16 • February 2016 • UPBEAT TIMES, INC. Following a Microbiome-Friendly Diet


Petaluma, CA. ~ Carol, a pa- tient of mine, was unable to enjoy spending time with her young children. She was


having


chronic abdominal pain and so much bloating she said she looked preg- nant half the time and it all got in the way of her being fully present with her kids. She oſten would have to lay on her bed until the pain went down, and she was feeling more tired than ever before in her life. It turned out that Carol had dysbiosis. Tis is when the microbiome of your intestines becomes out of balance and the unfriendly bacteria and yeast begin to grow stronger and more numerous. When the microbiome in


your gut is in proper balance, your digestion runs smooth-


ly and you don’t really have


to think about it much. Your friendly bacteria do the right thing


and


behave well for you. But if the bacte- rial


shiſts


balance towards


too many un- friendly bac- teria, viruses, yeast, or even parasites,


you begin to notice


there is a problem down there. It’s like they are having a wild party and leaving a terrible mess! Because there are so many


different causes of dysbiosis, it is actually a common problem. Poor


medications, and antibiotic use are just some of the reasons people end up with dysbiosis. You are probably familiar with how antibiotics can cause


diet, stress, heartburn Dr. Melissa DeForest, ND ~ melissa@northskyclinic.com


digestive problems. Tis is because the antibi-


otic wiped out most all of the bacteria, both good and bad. However, not all the bacteria are completely wiped out. Te strongest of unfriendly bacteria are sometimes leſt behind. Tey may repopulate faster


than the friendly bacteria and take over the real estate, caus- ing mayhem. Yeast can take ad- vantage like this too, especially when your diet is feeding them what they love (sugar). All kinds of digestive problems can result from too many bad bac- teria and yeast, such as consti- pation, diarrhea, bloating, pain, irregularity, and heart burn. If the unfriendly bacteria con-


tinue to dominate the gut, they can actually damage the lining of the intestines. Other prob- lems can arise such as leaky gut syndrome, autoimmune dis- eases, and weight gain. Some not-so-obvious symptoms of


an imbalanced microbiome stem from inflammation in the gut that changes your brain’s neurotransmitter levels, lead- ing to anxiety, depression, and fatigue. When this happens, you know your gut has turned to the dark side! Luckily for Carol, she had not


been having dysbiosis for too long. Aſter using some herbal medicine to reduce the number of unfriendly bacteria, as well as following a special diet to prevent their regrowth, she was feeling better and regaining her energy to play with her chil- dren. Following a microbiome- friendly diet is all she needs to do now to feel great for the long-term. She said she has never felt healthier and is able to live her full life again.


About the Author: Dr. Melissa DeForest is a naturopathic


doctor and owner of North Sky Clinic in Petaluma, CA.


Weird Facts & Fun Trivia - 6 Morbier is a semisoft, French cow’s milk cheese. It comes in wheels about 16 inches in diameter and 3 inches thick, with a layer of edible gray ash in the center. The ash separates the curd made from the morning milking from the curd made from the evening milking. One story about the origin of this ash layer is that a cheese was accidentally dropped on the floor between milk- ings. Morbier has an ivory interior and a grayish brown or slightly orange rind. It is named for a commune in the Jura where it was first made. Flavor ranges from mild to fairly strong.


Upbeat on the Isle of Kauai!


Becky & Len Schwer of Sonoma County squeezed in a before the end of


the year ‘domestic’ trip to the Garden Isle of Kauai. Tey visit every year and never tire of the tropical weather or ocean views!


16 • February 2016 • UPBEAT TIMES, INC. “A day without laughter is a day wasted.” ~ Nicolas Chamfort


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