Ya gotta eat yer dirt, kids!
Or, as Billy B’s Grandma would say, “Ya gotta eat a pound of dirt before you die”.
Good (aka friendly) bacteria in healthy soil have been found to benefit our immune systems. Don’t go lapping up the mud puddles just yet, though, wookies, because the kynd of dirt we’re talking about is that on fruits and veggies from an unpolluted garden. Even more important and prevalent in our systems are the types of good bacteria commonly found in yogurt (soy yogurt, too!). This seems illogical, because bacteria has been given a bad rap, with all the hand soaps, wipes, lotions and antibiotics that innundate our lives.
So what DOES the stuff in yogurt (acidophilus, bifidus, etc) actually do for us? A primary role is to keep the yeast Candida Albicans in check. Otherwise, they start growing and overpopulating your gut faster than mold in a warm empty beer can. This is the same yeast responsible for vaginal yeast infections, but boys, you’ve got them in your gut too! Imbalances can happen from antibiotics, poor diet, too many drugs, stress, etc—yes, vague things, and they cause vague reactions that are often misdiagnosed. The bottom line is that you can treat it with a few perscription drugs, but to keep it under control you have to improve your diet. This means three meals a day from the gas station is out of the question. When you find yourself eating on the road, remember yogurt, and whole foods (even fruit—c’mon, it tastes good!!!). Too much sugar and carbs feed the yeast. You’ll be on your way to feeling better either way if you take that advice. |
