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- What Happens to the Food We Eat
- Bonding and Social Behavior.
- The Origin of Micro-organisms
- Mental Health and Emotions
- Micro-organism causing Brain Infection
- Pimples and Bacteria
- The Magic of Chocolate
- Biological Warfare
- Modern Microbiology in Food Production
- Micro-organisms shaping human civilization
- Saliva and Enzymes
- Isolation and Special Care
- Bacteria and Decay
- What is a Leaky Gut?
- Consciousness the Binding Force
- Saliva and Digestion
- Bacteria vs. Viruses
- Child Obesity
- Microbes in the Colon
- Stages of Bacterial Growth
- Microbes – Intuitive Communicators
- The Microscopic World
- Microbes and Cancer Connection
- Parasitic Infection
- Microbes in the Gut
- Midnight Snack Attack
- A World Without Microbes
- Original Ancient Grains
- Which Diet Works Best
- Mold and Penicillin
- Chronic De-Hydration
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What Happens to the Food We Eat
The digestive tract is 25 to 30 feet in length, it starts at the mouth and ends at the rectum. Digestion is a complex process, turning the food we eat into energy we need to survive. It begins in the mouth and while enzymes are being added during the chewing phase it is also sending signals to the stomach to prepare the digestive juices needed to break down foods for absorption. Continue reading
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Bonding and Social Behavior.
…..some strains of lactobacillus have been shown to increase the production of oxytocin, a hormone that is important for social bonding and maternal behavior. Other strains of bacteria, such as bifidobacteria, have been shown to modulate the immune system in a way that promotes a state of relaxation and reduces anxiety. Continue reading
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The Origin of Micro-organisms
The origin of microorganisms, or microbes, is still a subject of ongoing research and debate among scientists. However, there are several theories about how microorganisms may have originated. Here are some of the most prominent theories Continue reading
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Mental Health and Emotions
Research has shown that the microbes in the gut can produce neurotransmitters such as serotonin, which is important for regulating mood. Changes in the composition of the gut microbiome have also been linked to changes in behavior and mood. Continue reading
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Micro-organism causing Brain Infection
While most strains of Naegleria fowleri are harmless, one strain can cause a rare but deadly brain infection known as Primary Amebic Meningoencephalitis (PAM). This type of amoeba (micro-organism) is commonly found in warm freshwater bodies such as lakes, rivers, … Continue reading
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Pimples and Bacteria
In a world where beauty and perfection is desired, we often cannot resist the urge to pop a pimple. These nasty zits usually appear without warning just in time before a party, an important function, or a date. They can … Continue reading
The Magic of Chocolate
Why do some foods like chocolate, wine, or cheese taste so delicious? Fermenting magically transforms their original ingredients into something more desirable. Besides improving flavor, some soured and fermented foods such as yogurts, kefir, and sauerkraut also strengthen the immune system. Continue reading
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Biological Warfare
Biological or Bio-Warfare is the use of biological pathogens (bacteria, viruses, fungi and toxins) derived from living organisms to kill or incapacitate one’s enemy. From poisoned arrows (Scythians, and later the Viet Cong guerillas) to poisoned wells (Sparta, Persia, Rome … Continue reading
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Modern Microbiology in Food Production
Microbiology is important to food safety, production, processing, preservation, and storage. Microbes such as bacteria, molds, and yeasts are employed for the production of wine, vinegar, beer, bakery, and dairy products. Nature uses microorganisms to carry out fermentation processes and microbial food … Continue reading
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Micro-organisms shaping human civilization
Micro-organisms existed long before humans evolved, and bacterial/viral diseases co-evolved as human species were serving as involuntary hosts. It is interesting how closely these micro-organisms evolved with us over the millennia shaping human civilization through infection, disease and deadly pandemics. … Continue reading
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Saliva and Enzymes
It is well established by now, that your health begins in your gut.You may not give your digestive system much attention on a day-to-day basis but remember how you feel when you are constipated or have diarrhea. You feel sluggish, … Continue reading
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Isolation and Special Care
When someone is known to be infected with a contagious disease, they are usually placed in isolation and receive specialized care with precaution taken to protect the unaffected. Historically speaking, people in this unfortunate situation never had so many modern … Continue reading
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Bacteria and Decay
The life of bacteria is built around food. These micro-organisms don’t have traditional mouths to feed, but they eat, they digest and they excrete waste and they break down their food into its more elemental components to facilitate absorption. We … Continue reading
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What is a Leaky Gut?
A leaky gut is exactly what it implies – intestinal permeability. Let’s imagine that you have a system that regulates what is beneficial to your health and what can do damage. This is our own immune system which is in … Continue reading
Consciousness the Binding Force
Humans realize that we are part of and united with all living things. Nature does not recognize higher or lower levels of life forms, only diversity in the eco-system. Vitality is the substance that sustains life by rhythmically cycling growth … Continue reading
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