Here’s something I thought you might find interesting: researchers at Harvard University Medical School recently discovered that bacteria in the gut can trigger the autoimmune response associated with rheumatoid arthritis.

In simple terms, an autoimmune response means that there’s an immune response in the body that goes astray, causing the body to attack its own tissues instead of a foreign invader, in this case causing the breakdown in healthy joint cartilage seen in people with rheumatoid arthritis.

So what does all this mean when it comes to the trillions of bacteria living in your digestive tract every day? It means that they can affect your whole body, sometimes even causing conditions nowhere near the gut, and it’s something I’ve been saying for years! Not only that, but more and more studies these days are proving me right, showing that many autoimmune conditions begin right in the gut.

This isn’t surprising, since more than 70% of your body’s immune defenses are found in the gut—and when things like digestive problems, gut bacteria imbalance and toxin overload put a strain on the immune system, it often leads to the development of autoimmune conditions. 

The folks at Harvard are planning to look at the effects of intestinal bacteria on other autoimmune conditions as well, including type 1 diabetes, so stay tuned! And remember to take good care of your gut!

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Recently I was given the chance to be a part of something really amazing. A friend of mine went to Haiti on a mission organized in conjunction with All Children’s Hospital in Tampa. Their goal was to set up a medical clinic and provide much-needed care for those in need, and ReNew Life had the opportunity to donate several cases of Ultimate Flora probiotics to more than a hundred kids living at Danita’s Children Hope for Haiti Children’s Center. 

Danita’s Children was founded in 1999 by the remarkable Danita Estrella to provide a place where all children could be loved, cared for, and receive the spiritual, emotional and academic guidance they need to help them grow into strong and healthy adults. It’s not just an orphanage—but a school, a church, and in my opinion a living, breathing community of hope that shows the world what it means to truly make a difference. So thank you to Susan and all those who were involved for this one-of-a-kind opportunity to spread ReNew Life’s message of healthier living for all.

Visit Danita’s Children online today to learn more or to find out how you can help make a difference!

 Curious about Probiotics? Research shows that vibrant health begins in the gut with the right balance of intestinal bacteria, but where and how you live can have a significant impact on that healthy balance—resulting in poor digestive function and a breakdown in overall health. Daily probiotics can help replenish good bacteria in the digestive tract and restore needed balance to the body.

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