Your gut is more than a digestion center; it’s a control center for your immune system, mood and energy. There are trillions of them living inside you, just in your gut, and collectively they are known as the microbiome. When in harmony, good bacteria make you feel your best.
But when bad bacteria proliferate, everything from your digestion to your focus can take a hit. This imbalance, which is called dysbiosis, can slip in when you don’t take care of yourself — either if you’re eating poorly or are under stress, or if you are taking antibiotics or aren’t sleeping.
Signs of Bad Bacteria Overgrowth
You don’t necessarily require lab testing to know your gut is out of balance. These common signs may be indicators of trouble:
- Bloating, especially after meals
- Frequent constipation or loose stools
- Your skin breaks out in acne, eczema, or something else.
- Intense cravings for sugar or carbs
- Ongoing fatigue despite enough rest
Is it possible that you have had any of these symptoms before? Your gut could be struggling with bad bacteria overload.
Using Natural Methods to Eliminate Unhealthy Bacteria in the Digestive System
Thankfully, nature provides some powerful methods to regain balance in your gut – there’s no need to use harsh chemicals. Simple tactics like these can help to tip the balance in favor of beneficial microbes:
● Prebiotic Fiber
Garlic, leeks, onions and asparagus are just a few of the foods that the fibers they contain feed your good bacteria and help attack the bad ones.
● Fermented Foods
Eat sauerkraut, yogurt, kefir and kimchi. These have live cultures, which then reintroduce healthy bacteria into your gut.
● Hydration
Water facilitates the removal of waste and toxins. Hydration keeps bad bacteria from settling in.
● Natural Antimicrobials
Herbs such as oregano oil, garlic, clove and berberine have been shown to lower bad bacteria in the body — and are less likely to destroy the good.
To learn even more about how the gut is a system of checks and balances when it comes to bad bacteria, professional guides regarding what naturally kills bad bacteria in the gut are available at Restorative Health Solutions.
When Diet Isn’t Enough
In some cases, deeper imbalances require more than food-based solutions. If symptoms continue, it’s possible you have SIBO, candida, or other microbial issues that need specific attention.
What you might need:
- There are functional stool tests or breath tests
- Customized herbal or supplement protocols
- Nutrition plan based on your own biological rhythm
Don’t second-guess yourself — get a full tie picture, with the help of a pro.
The Restorative Health Solutions Approach
Restorative Health Solutions looks for what is causing the problem, not patching the symptoms temporarily. Their doctors employ cutting-edge diagnostics and develop individualized protocols with a goal of reestablishing gut health, supporting detox pathways and recolonizing new bacteria species.
Final Thoughts
The quality of your gut has an effect on almost every element of your health. In situations where harmful bacteria are in control, your entire body may experience a sense of disarray. The good news? Small things every day add up to something huge.
Feed your good bacteria, starve the bad, and when it calls for it — get help from professionals who actually know how the gut works. Balance starts with action. Take the first step today.