Only 2% of the Metagenome is Human

Have you heard about about the Human Microbiome Project? The total number of microbes living on or in a human being is called their microbiome. Surprisingly enough if we look at all the cells together we are only 10% human!  The genes only 2% are human!
In 2008 the Human Micobiome Project (HMP) was instigated to characterise the microbial communities found at several different sites around the human body, and to analyse the role of these microbes in human health and disease. It was revealed that there is enormous variations of the strain, species and even genus levels of bacteria, both within an individual and between individuals. Everybody's microbione has unique qualities- in fact, it is thought that each person has at least one strain of bacteria specific for themselves.
This bacteria can live in harmony with us helping us process nutrients, degrading xenobiotics, protecting us from other microbes and regulating our homeostasis. However sometimes the wrong bugs get in the wrong places or too many multiple too quickly.
There are two big things we can do. Firstly we can reduce the microbial load. In the Naturopathy clinic we use herbs to do this. This needs to be done carefully to avoid any Herxheimer reaction. We usually use colostrum powder to help here.
Sometimes depending on the bacteria treatment will occur in a wave like method. You'll feel better after 6 to 8 weeks then you may have another episode as the next lot of bacteria flourish however with each episode it is likely to be less intense and shorter duration if you reduce the microbial load each time.

Secondly we can change the terrain. When I say this I mean to change the surrounding tissues. Things that may build up an unfavourable terrain include;

• refined western diet
• lack of exercise, 
• lack of sunshine
• stress
• inadequate rest
• excessive hygiene
• medications
• toxic exposure 
  
  

Our Clean With Program is designed to address all this and more.  Book to start now on 9969 4700