There is a great deal of research on the importance of microbiomes and maintaining a healthy balance of “good” bacteria in the gut has been linked to cancer prevention, reduction in obesity, and decreased anxiety and depression. While drinking kombucha won’t keep you from getting infected with viruses, it may help with improving your overall wellness, including bolstering your immune response. Lisa Kiser, DNP, NCM, WHNP, explores what exactly our microbiome is, how it contributes to our health, and why researchers are looking at probiotics as a part of the response to COVID 19.
Dr. Lisa Kiser, a certified nurse-midwife and women’s health nurse practitioner, discusses the role of prebiotics and probiotics in promoting a healthy microbiome and this contributes to overall health and wellness. A native of Tucson, Arizona, she has participated in the natural foods movement for over thirty-five years and incorporates a healthy, whole-foods diet into her work.
