Protective Diet Class #349

Protect: The Microbiome Population Project

So far, we’ve covered detoxification to put bad microbes in remission and repopulate with good microbes. This fourth class in the Microbiome Population Project series looks at important actions we can take to protect those vital microbes we are populating.

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Vocabulary

Microbiome

Autophagy

Toxin

Pathogen

Inflammation

Two Essentials   For optimal health, we need: A robust microbiome.A liver that can focus on autophagy (cellular recycling) instead of constantly filtering toxins.   What we consume significantly impacts our resident microbes, which influence our health more than our DNA. To visualize this, imagine our DNA as the short length of a leg between the ankle and knee, while the rest of our body represents the trillions of microbes living in and on us. Our microbes have tremendous influence on our health, so it is essential to populate and protect beneficial, fiber-loving microbes.   To protect our microbiome, we must eliminate toxins and pathogenic bacteria from our diet and lifestyle. This means cutting out certain things to make it easier for our microbes to thrive, promoting a robust and diverse immune system.   The actions that protect our microbes, also restore our over-worked liver. The liver filters out toxins from the blood. By eliminating toxins in our food, personal care products, homes, and cars, we free up our liver to focus on the essential work of cleaning out damaged/irregular cells (autophagy).	Start with Diet Protect your microbes with a fiber-rich Protective Diet. Eliminate alcohol, sugar, saturated fat, and foods containing pathogenic bacteria, like meat, fish, and dairy, which is directly correlated with accelerating cancer.Eliminate food additives, like natural flavor and citric acid. Learn to read labels.Choose low-microplastic salt like Redmond’s Real Salt, Himalayan or Celtic Salt.Choose organic when you can, to eliminate glyphosate contamination.Focus on fostering butyrate-producing, anti-inflammatory, fiber-loving bacteria.
	Autophagy Autophagy is cellular recycling that clears debris and old cells in our brain that stop connections and make forming coherent thoughts harder as we age. Autophagy supports cognitive function and tightens up our skin when we lose weight quickly on a Protective Diet. Certain foods, like turmeric, and sulforaphane-containing broccoli, kale and cauliflower, promote autophagy. Day Fasting also promotes it. The liver performs autophagy, but it cannot detoxify effectively if it is working overtime to filter toxins from the blood. Eliminate all the toxins you can control including microplastics, aluminum, fragrances, fluoride, chemicals, and more.
	Stress Stress depletes your microbiome. Focus on eliminating the stressors you can control. Avoid negative or unsupportive people. Eliminate conflict. Stop arguing. Engage in activities you enjoy. Take breaks. Liberate yourself from relationships or activities that don’t serve you. Follow through on health goals–not succeeding can be stressful.	Money Buy organic grains and staples in bulk to save money, time, and enhance food quality. Organizing a bulk PD pantry eliminates frequent shopping trips and streamlines meal preparation. Investing in your pantry saves money on health care costs and doctor visits. A Protective Diet reduces the need for costly medical tests and procedures.
	Supplements Protein powders, multivitamins, and antacids can be toxic to the liver and dilute the acidic environment of the gut, which is essential for digestive microbes. Essential oils in capsules can be harmful to microbes due to their antibacterial properties. Apply topically with a carrier oil. Use sparingly in foods.	Alcohol Alcohol is a depressant that can give a short-term mood boost, but ultimately leads to feeling worse. Alcohol kills the oral microbiome, which is crucial for fresh breath and smooth blood flow. A depleted oral microbiome is often linked to a compromised overall microbiome, leading to disease.

Protect Healthy Microbes by Eliminating Harmful Toxins and Pathogenic Bacteria

Hidden ToxinsFragrances in products are undisclosed toxins. They harm your health and microbiome, so it’s crucial to eliminate them from your home. Fragrances are in laundry detergent, fabric softeners, dishwasher detergent, cleaning sprays, scented candles, plug-ins, air fresheners, cosmetics and body care products. Replace with natural PD Lifestyle Recipes. Environmental Toxins Your home and car should be a sanctuary free of environmental toxins that harm your microbiome. Replace conventional products with natural options: Laundry: put a little essential oil on a washcloth or sock and add to the dryer or add vinegar to the wash water to make a natural fabric softener. NOTE: Use vinegar sparingly if washing products with elastic. Use a cup or two of vinegar to get extra funk out of your laundry if needed. Use Natural Laundry Detergent. Cleaning: use All Purpose Cleaning Spray and Natural Dishwasher Detergent. Body Care: use Natural Toothpaste & Mouthwash, Pit Paste, Facial Treatment, Hand Cleanser, Castor Oil Deodorant, castile soap, and shea butter as lotion. Weed Killer: avoid using RoundUp. It’s an antibiotic. It kills microbes in the soil, contaminates our water, and accumulates in house dust. It is linked to cancer, autism, and neurodegenerative diseases due to its destructive effect on the microbiome. Use regenerative gardening.

Medications: Eliminating toxic medication that threatens the microbiome should be top priority. A Protective Diet builds a microbiome that puts disease into remission and eliminates the need for medication. Focus on addressing the root cause of disease. Thyroid Disorders: Adopt a Protective Diet. Avoid endocrine/hormone-disrupting chemicals often found in fragrances, detergents, personal care products, plastic water bottles, disposable plastic cups, and aluminum cans. High Cholesterol: Eliminate high-cholesterol foods and address inflammation because cholesterol is produced by the liver to reduce inflammation. Statins inhibit the liver’s natural process. De-stress. Adopt a full-time Protective Diet. High Blood Pressure: The oral microbiome plays a crucial role in producing nitric oxide, which helps dilate the blood vessels. Protect the oral microbiome by eliminating commercial mouthwash and toothpaste. Diabetes: Manage blood sugar with a Protective Diet to reduce insulin dependence and reduce inflammation. Arthritis: Focus on anti-inflammatory short-chain fatty acids by feeding your microbes things like Anti-inflammatory Resistant Starch Fries and diverse plant fibers. Drink anti-inflammatory beverages like Tuber Tonic Plus. Plantar Fasciitis: Address systemic inflammation holistically without medications. Sleep Disorders: Promote better sleep through lifestyle and dietary changes. Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS): Avoid harmful medications and support gut health. Neurodegenerative Diseases: Foster a healthy microbiome for protection. Cancer: Eliminate toxins and eat An Anti-Cancer Diet; be cautious with chemotherapeutics, which harm the microbiome, shed on to others, and do not address the root cause of cancer, leading to recurrence. Vaccines: Often contain preservatives and mercury, which disrupt our microbiome leading to neurodegenerative disorders. Vaccines shed on to others. Heavy Periods (Hormonal Issues): Be cautious with birth control and hormone therapy. Focus on diet and lifestyle. Tension Headaches: Address stress and dietary factors instead of using pain medications. Incorporate massage. Gallbladder Issues: Maintain a low-fat Protective Diet to prevent removal and for digestive health after removal. Antibiotics: Only use in emergencies to avoid wiping out healthy microbes. Rest and hydrate when you’re sick.

“Remember, we’re not alone in this; we have trillions of microbes supporting our healthy choices. They help us resist temptations and produce neurotransmitters that encourage good decisions. They urge us to eat plant fiber and say yes to sprouts, broccoli, and kale. If you’re not there yet, I’ll guide you. Follow my lead.”

Recommended Recipes	Recommended Classes
Tuber Tonic Plus	#331 Socializing without Alcohol
Oil Free Chili Crunch	#082 Mastering Label Reading
Day & Night Facial Treatment	#348 Populate: The Microbiome Population Project
Plant-Based Genoa Salami	#349 Protect: The Microbiome Population Project
Cucumber Spa Water	#350 Promote: The Microbiome Population Project

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Class Description:

So far, we’ve covered detoxification to put bad microbes in remission and repopulate with good microbes. This fourth class in the Microbiome Population Project series looks at important actions we can take to protect those vital microbes we are populating.

Class URL: https://protectivediet.com/courses/microbiome-population-project/lessons/class-349-the-microbiome-population-project-protect/