Our gut microbiome significantly impacts brain health, cognition, and emotional well-being for both children and adults through what functional medicine physician Dr. Maria describes as our internal "GI Joes."

• Eating diverse plant foods (aim for 30 different types weekly) supports healthy gut bacteria and brain function
• Adequate sleep, especially hours before midnight, allows microbiome restoration and cognitive recovery
• Fermented foods should be consumed daily as a separate essential food category
• Judicious use of antibiotics prevents killing beneficial gut bacteria that can't fully regenerate
• Start with small, sustainable changes rather than attempting complete lifestyle overhauls
• Outdoor time with bare feet on soil exposes you to beneficial microorganisms
• Growing herbs like rosemary provides both gut-healthy ingredients and beneficial soil contact

Connect with Dr. Maria at www.saludrevisited.com or on Instagram, Facebook, YouTube, and her podcast for more information on supporting your family's gut and brain health. She offers free initial consultations to determine how she can best support your health journey.

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