Dr. Monty Lyman, an expert from Oxford University, has shared three tips for taking care of intestinal health and prolonging life. In recent studies, the gut microbiome is opening up new perspectives on the human body. Dr. Lyman, a researcher at Oxford University and author of The Immune Mind, emphasizes that the intestinal microbiota plays a crucial role in training the immune system and helping to differentiate between friend and foe. This helps prevent chronic inflammation – a leading cause of many long-term symptoms and diseases.
The recent discovery of lymphatic vessels in the meninges has shed light on the direct connection between the immune system and the brain, providing new insights into anatomical structure and immune cells in the brain. Dr. Lyman believes that this knowledge will lead to a more holistic view of health, stating that every mental health issue has a physical component and vice versa.
Dr. Lyman describes caring for the gut microbiome as tending to a community within ourselves. Every meal, even when eaten alone, is essentially a communal meal. He shares three methods for nurturing a healthy gut microbiome for both mind and body: intestinal care, making your own sauerkraut, and taking more time to rest.
In terms of intestinal care, Dr. Lyman likens tending to the gut microbiome to gardening by nourishing the bacterial community with fiber-rich foods such as fruits, vegetables, beans, nuts, seeds
