Things Worth Noting
The gut-brain axis shows that gut bacteria produce most of the body’s serotonin and other neurotransmitters that shape mood, emotions, and even our sense of self and comfort. This means digestion and the gut microbiome play a major role in mental health—poor gut health is linked to higher rates of depression, anxiety, and other disorders. […]
Kissing isn’t just romantic—it’s a major bacterial exchange. A 10-second intimate kiss transfers about 80 million bacteria through saliva, shaping partners’ oral microbiomes. The oral microbiome includes diverse bacteria on the tongue and in saliva, like Streptococcus, Lactobacillus, and Bifidobacterium, which support digestion and immunity. Studies show couples who kiss frequently (9+ times daily) develop […]
Rising allergies like food allergies, asthma, and eczema are linked to poor gut health caused by pesticide exposure. Pesticides such as glyphosate disrupt the gut microbiome, killing beneficial bacteria (Lactobacillus, Bifidobacterium) and reducing microbial diversity. This dysbiosis weakens the gut barrier, triggers chronic inflammation, and impairs immune tolerance, making the body overreact to harmless allergens […]
Pesticides like glyphosate, organophosphates, and neonicotinoids, used widely in agriculture, disrupt gut health by harming the gut microbiome, the diverse bacteria in our intestines vital for digestion, immunity, and overall health. Chronic exposure through food or the environment causes dysbiosis, reducing beneficial bacteria like Bacteroidetes and Firmicutes, lowering microbial diversity, and weakening the gut barrier. […]