Interacting With Healthy Microbes

Humans and microbes have coevolved for millions of years, developing a symbiotic relationship that must be fostered.

Sources of healthy microbes

• Probiotic foods and supplements
• Nature (dirt, outside air, plants)
• Family members
• Pets, especially dogs^(70, 71)
• Farm animals⁶⁴

How to build a healthy microbiome from these sources

• Healthy and diverse diet⁷²
• Eat more probiotic foods or take a probiotic supplement
• Outdoor activities such as nature walks
• Hugs and kisses
• Natural interaction with farm animals^(63, 73)