When gut balance is disrupted (due to diet, stress, poor sleep, or medications), systemic inflammation may rise, showing up as skin issues—dryness, irritation, or breakouts. Supporting your gut, therefore, becomes a form of skincare from within.

As temperatures drop and we pull on warm layers, our bodies face seasonal challenges, and our immune systems go into high alert. A strong immune response depends heavily on a balanced microbiome—particularly since 70% of our immune system is located along the gut lining. Let’s explore scientifically grounded, practical strategies to nourish and protect your microbiome during these colder months. 

The human microbiome—the invisible world of trillions of microorganisms living in and on our bodies—is profoundly shaped by our everyday choices. What we eat, how we sleep, how we move, and even how we handle stress can influence this delicate internal ecosystem. Supporting our microbiome isn't about perfection—it's about consistent, mindful choices that nourish the body from within. 

It is estimated that the human body hosts approximately 39 trillion microorganisms, while our human cells number around 30 trillion. This means the bacteria inside us actually outnumber our own cells. To put it into perspective, the microbial population in our body is nearly five times larger than the total human population of Earth!

In recent years, the term "microbiome" has surfaced in health and wellness circles. But what exactly is it and why is it so important?

The 2024 Nobel Prize in Medicine was awarded to scientists Victor Ambros and Gary Ruvkun for their groundbreaking research in the discovery