Episode 24 - Importance of a healthy microbiomePlease Rate , Review, & Follow this podcast to get updates.This episode continues education on self-management of fibromyalgia and other chronic pain conditions. Food and nutrition are an essential part of your well-being. Proper nutrition is also essential if you have autoimmune diseases, like lupus or RA, or other chronic disorders.Today I am discussing the importance of a healthy microbiome. We talk about the complexity of the GI tract, what the microbiome is, and the role it plays in your health and fibro symptoms. I will cover the terms such as microbiome, microbiota,  microbial diversity, dysbiosis, leaky gut probiotics, and prebiotics. I will also provide an overview of the gut and healthy microbiome style of eating. These are a few slides I pulled from the modules on the gut repair of my Mindful Eating course - you can view it on YouTube - the YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCHmh3SkdrrBhS--I6_8IJAQ Direct link to the episode https://youtu.be/GAhfSselWOEIf you are interested in the course,   you can sign up for the waitlist on my website. - WAITLIST  Mindful Eating for Autoimmune conditions, chronic pain, and fibromyalgia course.  (https://www.rheumcoach.com/mindfuleatingwaitlist).YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCHmh3SkdrrBhS--I6_8IJAQPlease email me at rheumcoach@gmail.com if you try it or if you have questions. I would love to hear from you.If you are not part of my newsletter, please sign up; the link to sign up is on my website https://www.rheumcoach.com/ www.rheumcoach.com - my websitewww.rheumcoach.com/FibroCard - Download your FREE copy of the "Fibromyalgia is real" postcard to share with your family & friendswww.FaceBook/com/rheumcoach - lots more information about fibroFollow me on Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/rheumcoach/Disclaimer: This podcast provides information only and does not provide any medical or psychological services or advice. None of the content on this podcast prevents, cures, or treats any mental or medical condition.