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    Microbiome & Superorganism

    I am not I - I am we.

    „The pathogen is not the problem - the environment is."

    — Prof. Dr. med. Jörg Spitz

    1We Are a Walking Biotope

    Humans consist of 90% microorganisms. About 100 trillion bacteria live in our gut.

    These microbes are not enemies, but partners in a symbiosis millions of years old.

    The microbiome is as individual as a fingerprint and fundamentally influences our health.

    Key Insights

    • 100 trillion bacteria in the gut
    • 70-80% of the immune system is located in the gut
    • The microbiome even influences our emotions and decisions

    2Environment vs. Pathogen - A Paradigm Shift

    Classical medicine since Pasteur focuses on pathogens. But Bechamp knew: The microbe is nothing - the environment is everything.

    Disease is not an invasion - it's a tipping of internal conditions.

    Modern hygiene mania destroys our microbial balance.

    3The Gut-Brain Axis

    There is a direct communication connection between the gut and brain via the vagus nerve.

    95% of serotonin is produced in the gut. The microbiome influences our mood.

    Disruptions in the microbiome are increasingly linked to depression and anxiety disorders.

    Metaphors & Images

    We have a peace treaty with bacteria.

    As long as we treat them well, they defend us against invaders.

    The cow lives on fat - and we live on the microbiome.

    Without bacterial symbiosis, no energy production, no digestion, no immune control.

    Practical Implementation

    • 1Diverse, fiber-rich diet for microbial diversity
    • 2Fermented foods: Sauerkraut, kimchi, kefir, kombucha
    • 3Antibiotics only when medically absolutely necessary
    • 4Contact with nature and soil promotes the microbiome
    • 5Reduce stress - it directly damages gut flora

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    Prof. Dr. Jörg Spitz

    Prof. Dr. Jörg Spitz

    Highly Infectious Health Pathogen & Methuselah Doctor

    Pioneer of preventive medicine and Vitamin D expert. Mission: Creating a new health culture for society.

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    Metropolregion Rhein-Main, Deutschland

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