The human body contains trillions of microorganisms — outnumbering human cells by 10 to 1- and today we explore how vital these microbes have been to our evolution as a species and how crucial they are for our survival on the planet.   We are thrilled to welcome back our very first guest, Nitsa’s father and esteemed  Doctor of Oriental Medicine Alfred Pomerleau to SOUNDFOOD.  Alfred is an advanced acupuncturist, teacher, lecturer, nutrition expert and clinic supervisor, who has worked with over ten thousand individuals, guiding and empowering them on their journey to health.    In this conversation, Nitsa and Alfred demystify the layers and functions of the microbiome, identify what a healthy microbiome looks like , unpack the significance of diversity and the brain:gut connection,  the healing powers of whole and fermented foods, and share how we can help prevent inflammation and reverse metabolic syndromes through diet and lifestyle.     Thank you Alfred, for your detailed knowledge and ability to both deepen and simplify optimal health.  CONNECT With our guest Alfred: ascendinghealth.com | ahjuice.com    Host @nitsacitrine @soundfoodspace Subscribe to Mercurial Mail (our monthly newsletter)     NOURISHMENT This podcast is made possible by your donations and the symbiotic support of our partners:   Offer a donation to us here   LIVING LIBATIONS: enjoy 15% off all botanical beauty alchemy with this link https://livinglibations.com/soundfood (discount automatically applied)   MIKUNA: enter SOUNDFOODFAMILY at checkout for 25% off clean, single-sourced plant protein products Mikunafoods.com   LIVING TEA:  SOUNDFOOD for 15% off all tea nourishment livingtea.net   SUPERFEAST: enter CITRINE for 10% off our favorite tonic herbs + superfoods superfeast.com   OSEA: enter CITRINE for 10% off oseamalibu.com sea-to-skin magic   CHRISTY DAWN: 15NITSA for 15% off farm-to-closet christydawn.com   LAMBS: use code CITRINE for 10% off your EMF protective gear getlambs.com MENTIONED Robert Lustig- Pediatrician  The Sonnenburg Lab - University of Stanford  Seed- pre-biotic, pro-biotic supplements   Lastly, we would be so grateful if you felt inspired to leave us a review on APPLE PODCAST!