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bacteria
Invite Health Podcast, Episode hosted by Amanda Williams, MPH.
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By now, you’ve probably heard that the gut microbiome is an integral part of our health. We certainly know that the gut microbiome is composed of many different strains of bacteria. We also know that if we have any unfriendly bacteria that start to run amok within our intestines, then that can create havoc in our overall health. The gut microbiome is clearly a driver for our immune system. 70% of our immune system is gut-based, so when we think about intestinal health, we cannot overlook the role of those very important bacteria that we all carry around each and every single day.
When we think about probiotics, which are taking those good, healthy bacteria and incorporating them back into the microbiome, this is where quality, purity and making sure that you are using the right bacteria in your probiotic formulation really, really matters. I’m going to talk about our Probiotic Hx today because this is a wonderful five-strain blended bacterial formulation that does so much to enhance our microbial environment to really allow our immune system to thrive so we have proper inflammatory responses.†
A new study came out of the Institute for Systems Biology talking about how researchers have identified distinct signatures within the gut microbiome that are associated with healthy versus unhealthy aging. This is key because most people are trying to live healthy, long lives. If the bacteria are playing a predominant role in driving or dictating that, then it would be quite wise that we understand a lot more about this.†
This study was published in the Nature Metabolism journal. What the research team did was they analyzed the gut microbiome, the phenotypic and the clinical data, from over 9,000 people between the ages of 18 and over 100 years old. One of the driving points to take away from this clinical research was that the data showed that gut microbiomes became increasingly unique as individuals aged, so the older people were getting, the more unique patterns the bacteria were actually showing. I think that is why we, in the natural health world, often encourage people to make sure that they are always incorporating bacteria into their supplementation routine.†
In this particular study, they were looking at different markers in the blood and correlating that to these unique patterns of bacteria that they were detecting within the microbiome. They found that this unique pattern appeared to start in middle ages, when people were hitting 40 or 50 years old. There was this association with a clear blood metabolic signature which suggested to the researchers that these microbiome changes might not just be diagnostic of healthy aging, but they may also contribute directly to health as we age.†
Tune into the full podcast episode to learn about the relationship between bacteria in the microbiome and aging.
When we talk about incorporating bacteria into your diet and routine, we’re talking about probiotics. There are certain foods that can be very beneficial. Fermented foods like yogurt and kimchi help to stabilize and promote the proper growth or replication of those healthy bacteria. We always want to try to chase any of those bad bacteria out.†
The problem with many people who follow a Standard American Diet is that the system actually becomes overrun with these unfriendly bacteria. Then this starts to impact the aging process and normal metabolic functions and then we start to see more and more pronounced inflammation throughout the system.†
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I want to talk about the different bacteria that we use in our Probiotic Hx. This is five different strains of bacteria. It also has a prebiotic in it, too, called Inulin which kind of primes the intestines to prepare them for the introduction of these good, healthy bacteria. Our Probiotic Hx contains Bacillus coagulans, Lactobacillus rhamnosus, Bifidobacterium breve, Bifidobacterium animalis subspecies lactis and Lactobacillus plantarum. This formula is a very powerful blended probiotic strain.†
Tune into the full podcast episode to learn more about the benefits of Probiotic Hx and the bacteria it contains.
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bursitis
Invite Health Podcast, Episode hosted by Jerry Hickey. Ph
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Bursitis is a painful condition near your joints. It has to do with these small, squishy, fluid-filled sacs called bursa. Bursa cushion the bones, tendons, muscles and skin near your joints. This prevents rubbing between your bones, tendons, muscles and skin. When they’re injured or they’re overused, like if you’re playing tennis and you have that repetitive tough motion, the bursa can collect extra fluid because they got inflamed. Over time, their walls may thicken and it can be quite painful and disruptive for your lifestyle. When the sacs get inflamed around your joints, they may feel stiff and they can hurt to move the joint in a normal way. It’s linked to certain injuries and diseases, however the cause of your case may be unclear.
What causes Bursitis?
The most common causes of bursitis are repetitive motions or positions that put pressure on the bursa around the joints, like throwing a baseball, lifting something over your head repeatedly, painting your ceiling, leaning on your elbows for a long time and extensive kneeling. Sports that repeat the same motion are a common cause, like tennis. It could also be caused by a bacterial infection. That’s nasty and you really have to see a doctor. Diabetes is connected to an increased risk and so is the blood issue gout, where you build up uric acid crystals in your blood. Arthritis, especially rheumatoid arthritis or psoriatic arthritis, injury from a fall and also walking style may be connected. If you have an uneven gait, like if one leg is shorter than the other, this may contribute to bursitis.
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Symptoms vary, depending on where the bursitis is affecting you. You might feel achy and stiff at the joint. It’ll hurt more when you move it or press on it. It’ll look swollen and red. If it hurts directly around the joint when you move or bend it, it could be a sign of acute bursitis. That’s bursitis that comes on fairly rapidly. Pain levels vary according to the type of bursitis.
Tune into the full podcast episode to learn more about the various symptoms and types of bursitis.
Treatment of Bursitis
There are lifestyle changes that can protect your bursa. First of all, you have to avoid motions that are going to cause pain, because pain is a warning from the body that something’s wrong. If you’re using your knees, use pads or cushions to protect your knees or your butt if you sit or kneel a lot. Get socks that are highly insulated, like the socks they use for running or tennis, because that gives you extra cushioning. You can put cushions in your shoes. You can get pads to protect your elbows so that fluid doesn’t build up again.†
You can use ice or heat. Ice can help get rid of the pain. Never ice for more than 22 minutes because then it becomes negative. This is especially for areas closer to the surface of the skin like the kneecap, heel and elbow. For deep bursitis in your shoulder, inner knee or hip, heat might work better. Apply the ice to reduce the swelling for the first 48 hours, especially after symptoms occur and, once again, no more than 22 minutes at a shot. Apply dry or moist heat, such as a heating pad, or you can take a warm bath.†
Maintain a healthy weight. Being overweight really places a lot more pressure and stress on your joints. Every pound puts two pounds of pressure on your knee joint when you’re walking and it’s worse when you’re running. If you’re 50 pounds overweight, with every step, you’re putting an extra 100 pounds of pressure on your knees. The best remedy if you have arthritis in your knees is losing weight, but if you have bursitis in your legs, you also want to lose that extra weight.†
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Exercise strengthens your muscles and helps protect your affected joint. Warming up and stretching before stretching, as well as physical therapy, are very important. Physical therapy will help strengthen the muscles and tissues around the affected joint and help prevent future damage.†
There are herbs that help a great deal with inflammation, the first one being the turmeric plant. Turmeric is poorly absorbed, so you want to get a turmeric with improved absorption, like the Curcumin Blend with Bioperine or the BioCurcumin. Those are better absorbed curcumins. You want to get the full plant. Everyone talks about curcumin, but curcumin is only one of the ingredients from the turmeric plant. Boswellia serrata is an herb known as frankincense that has ingredients in it that are great for inflammation in the body. Perna canaliculus is a green mussel that is very high in fish oil-type fatty acids, but it has some additional fatty acids that you don’t get in a regular fish oil capsule that are terrific for pain and inflammation.†
Learn more about methods for treating bursitis by listening to the full podcast episode.
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