The Microbiome Part II
When considering the origin of life, one can always ask the question: which came first, the chicken or the egg?
A question that continues to preoccupy scientists and for which there are many approaches. Virology, when it is based on actual observations and not on numerical constructs as we have heard in recent years, offers, in my opinion, one of the most coherent answers, and I know from other topics I have dealt with that they are right. That is, provided one encounters virologists who have not lost sight of the actual processes occurring in the body and the underlying physical conditions.
Life always arises from itself, and every beginning, or rather every emergence of it, is always minuscule. Professor Mölling has a very different opinion on this: In the beginning were the viruses!!
Viruses. Tiny life forms that, especially in our modern times, don't enjoy a very good reputation. They are dangerous, they are deadly, they wage war against life, and above all, they must be eliminated. No matter the cost.
They are responsible for the development of our immune system. They are responsible for our adaptation to our environment. They influence free will; in short… there is so much more to tell about viruses.
Viruses were present from the very beginning; no pipette in the world could have spread them so globally, since they are present in EVERY – truly EVERY – modern life form.
Professor Mölling published an article entitled: Are Viruses Our Oldest Ancestors? In it, she explains that she is convinced they are. But not only that. She went on to say that after the publication of her article, a reader sent her an email informing her that J.B.S. Haldane (biologist and geneticist) had already written treatises on the origin of life in 1922 and 1928, respectively, placing viruses at the beginning of all existence. The biologist D'Herelle had just discovered phages—the viruses that infect bacteria—at that time (remember today's phage therapy?! For treating antibiotic resistance. Well, if that doesn't pique your interest! However, as is so often the case, it's prohibited in our country).
But perhaps we should first take a look at the word and the definition of the virus, because a lot depends on it. It is called the and not the virus, and comes from Latin, which means something like juice, mucus, poison.
Until now, it was believed that viruses are small, nanoparticles visible only under an electron microscope. Viruses cannot be stopped by conventional filters; with a pore size of 0.2 to 0.5 micrometers, they pass through, unlike larger bacteria. Viruses contain either DNA or RNA and often additional proteins for protection. They are parasites, requiring host cells to reproduce, as they lack protein synthesis (the production of proteins) and their own energy sources. They are mostly specialized and can only infect specific cells and certain species. Sometimes they carry a shell made of the host cell's material, carried along when they erupt. They are pathogens (disease-causing agents), causing illness; they are villains, dangerous; they steal their genetic material from cells; they are selfish, repurposing the cell for their own purposes, "misusing" the cell for their offspring.
Ms. Mölling, however, explains: most of this is fundamentally wrong. Viruses aren't just small. There are so-called gigaviruses. Tiny universes within the larger universe of the organ system. These gigaviruses themselves contain viruses and bacteria. They don't need host cells to reproduce. True, they do need energy to survive, but they don't necessarily have to draw this energy from the body's own cells; they are even capable of maintaining their energy levels from chemical compounds.
A gigavirus is so large that it represents the transition between viruses and bacteria. It is also capable of producing proteins almost independently.
What I find fascinating in this context are the long-suppressed research findings of Wilhelm Reich, who succeeded in observing the "origin" of life under the microscope and was able to repeat this series of experiments again and again. I, too, have replicated this observation process and can only confirm it. He was right. (For those who would like to know more about this topic, workshops will be offered starting next year.)
In a previous explanation of the cream's development, I already stated that our human body is a collection of 60-80 trillion cells. These cells sit side by side, harmoniously (according to the plan) working together to form the body. However, it is now known that, as just mentioned, we don't only house body cells. Our microbiome teems with life, and it has been discovered that, in addition to viruses and bacteria, fungi, ecto- and endoparasites are constantly vying for cellular space. This means they colonize us both internally and externally. Their numbers are so vast that they exceed four times the number of our own body cells!
This means: ONLY EVERY 4TH BODY CELL IS HUMAN!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Therefore, we can throw disinfectants around, drink them, bathe in them… it won't do any good. If we want to live, we will have to deal with each other opportunistically.
And that's precisely the point. All non-intrinsic living organisms that inhabit us are, in fact, opportunists. They have no interest in killing us, because if they did, they would automatically lose their existence and thus their own lives. Life itself, however, always strives for preservation and a peaceful, mutually beneficial coexistence. And besides... how much sense would it make to destroy the environment that provides us with a good and carefree life? Furthermore, every microbe is essential for the survival of our organism and that of our animals. Only together do they form a complete picture, and Professor Mölling elaborates: this is also the reason why an antibiotic has no effect on a virus, because they are part of the system and the cell itself.
Thus, every microbe is incentivized to maintain its own environment in order to guarantee its continued existence.
Unless…………..
There is a chronic state of weakness present. Now some might think: there you have it. So it is true. Viruses, fungi, bacteria, and the like cause illness and weakness.
No, they supposedly weaken us when we are already weak, and that's usually due to circumstances we create for ourselves. The ultimate trigger for illness is stress! And every form of stress leads to weakness.
Wikipedia says: Stress is defined as a psychophysical alarm reaction that manifests itself as increased activity of the autonomic nervous system and the endocrine organs.
Let's break down this definition to understand it better.
The autonomic nervous system. Everyone has come across this term at some point, and for better understanding, I'll break this complex system down into two branches: the sympathetic nervous system and the vagus nerve.
The sympathetic nervous system is known for being responsible for all states related to fight, flight, stress, fear, etc. And quite frankly? That's not what I understand by sympathy. Anatomically speaking, it's structured like an army. It doesn't listen to the organs; it simply reacts and issues commands. It doesn't really care whether an organ can follow these commands or not. An order is an order. It has a rather straightforward leadership style and operates quite ruthlessly.
In contrast, there's the vagus nerve, which I affectionately call Dr. Vagus. He's the one that listens to the organs. I've already written an article about him, which you can find in the files. True to his name, he's the vagabond of the body. Unlike the sympathetic nervous system, which, like toy soldiers, governs the body in a straight line and orderly fashion, he winds his way through and around the organs. That's what I love about him, because he shows that detours in life are allowed, as long as we listen to the needs of others. That's precisely the benevolent spirit of Dr. Vagus. He's primarily located in the intestines and abdominal plexus, where our good old gut feeling also resides.
Several times a day, it strolls calmly from organ to organ, because the term vagus comes from Latin and means: wandering, unbound, vagabond. Everywhere it knocks on the doors of organs and cells to inquire about their well-being.
But as is often the case in life, when the general shouts from above, everyone immediately falls to their knees. The same is true for Dr. Vagus when military posturing takes over, that is, when the stress factor demands order, formation, fight, or flight.
To make itself heard, the sympathetic nervous system uses a range of chemical weapons to bring the body into the order it deems important. These include adrenaline and cortisol, which in turn put the heart, lungs, gastrointestinal tract, and pancreas on high alert, temporarily putting our relaxed vagus nerve on hold.
Professor Hasler, also from Switzerland, discovered that many mental illnesses are due to an imbalance between the sympathetic and vagus nerves, and thus to disruptions in the microbiome, primarily the gut microbiome. His explanations contain brilliant logic. He claims that under persistent stress, our bodies attempt to reactivate the vagus nerve through colic, abdominal cramps, diarrhea, constipation, and the like. Upon closer examination, this makes incredible sense.
Stress is always relative. It's not just a purely emotional factor; it can also stem from poor diet, old traumas that have left their mark and been reactivated by a particular circumstance, and much more. This makes perfect sense when dealing with our animals. Conversely, one could argue: balance the microbiome and traumas can disappear.
Let's stay with the term "trauma" for a moment longer. Trauma is usually associated with physical experiences, meaning those that impact the whole system, originating from the outside. That's true, but sometimes only in a second step. Trauma also exists at the cellular level, and that's usually where it begins.
Normally, within a cellular structure, there's a constant cycle of cell division and death. Cell renewal follows cell death, and vice versa. This would be a healthy and harmonious process. We can see this, for example, in the liver. It's never older than three years. Within three years, it has completely renewed itself through cell division and death. Our entire skeleton has the potential to completely renew itself every 8-10 years. If the conditions are right. If, and only if.
Prolonged stress can repeatedly lead to the phenomenon of tumor formation. First, I'd like to clarify the term "tumor." It's not synonymous with cancer or the end of life; rather, "tumor" simply means "swelling."
Nothing more and nothing less. A type of tissue is currently thickening, enlarging. Let's keep in mind that every form of tissue wants to live. So does a tumor.
Now, there are two phenomena in our bodies. First, cell death and cell regeneration, and then the moment when cells realize that their environment remains unchanged even through constant renewal. In other words, the internal environment has become disharmonious. Perhaps this is due to a nutrient deficiency, acidosis, an excess of accumulated toxins, etc. Communication and living conditions have become unbearable. And this is when the decision is made to become autonomous. To escape the stress that robs one of the joy of life. To create an environment in which survival becomes difficult. This cell cluster establishes itself autonomously. From now on, it governs itself. Its own blood circulation, its own metabolism, its own growth, and so on. And in this autonomy, they are very strict and persistent. This also explains why tumors experience so many recurrences when surgery is performed. The internal environment hasn't changed after such an intervention; instead, it has undergone a new trauma. We remember the effects of a sarcoid after surgical procedures. They explode afterwards.
Many factors simply cannot be ruled out, and instead of getting gray hairs, one should look for solutions.
Let's summarize once more.
Our bodies are a microcosm within the macrocosm, teeming with life both on and within us. The multitude of life forms that our bodies harbor is called the microbiome, and this doesn't just refer to the gut microbiome. There's the gut-lung axis microbiome (see the article in the files on this topic). There's the skin microbiome. There's the gut-brain axis, regulated by the sympathetic and vagus nerves, and so on. When you consider this diversity of individual areas with their specific characteristics, it quickly becomes clear why so many therapeutic approaches using pre- and probiotics often only show their effects after months, if at all. It's one-sided.
If only one in four cells in our bodies is human, how much sense does it make to succumb to the belief that a single strain of bacteria (Escheria coli) can rebuild the gut and thus regulate the entire microbiome?! Personally, I prefer to focus on the opportunism of individual organisms, both large and small, and thus on the bigger picture. Create an environment worth living in. Reduce stress, awaken my friend Dr. Vagus from his slumber, and create a harmonious atmosphere and coexistence with everything we need: nutrients, detoxification options, raw materials for building harmonious systems, and the alternation between acidic and alkaline. These are all things we've all heard of before. Lay the foundation!
Because…………
As the saying goes, you can't build a house without a foundation. And that also applies to the microbiome. Only when a foundation has been laid can something stable be produced. Based on these insights, microbiome cell powder was developed.
It creates the foundation, it relieves stress. Mentally as well as at the cellular level. It provides nutrients and minerals, it promotes communication, and thus re-establishes a sense of togetherness within a vast, unique cosmos. Yes, it is a cosmos within a cosmos.
Its ingredients, my thoughts:
Ashwagandha
It is one of the most important medicinal plants in Ayurveda. Originally from Asia, it can now be found in many parts of the world with subtropical climates. The Los Angeles College of Chiropractic has compiled a list of the therapeutic and proven effects of ashwagandha. It is:
- Sleep-promoting
- anxiety-relieving
- Anti-stress effect
- Anti-dementia
- Immunomodulating
- Promotion of blood formation
- Anti-inflammatory
- Anti-tumor effect
- Anti-aging effect
- A positive effect on the hormonal balance, the cardiovascular and pulmonary systems, and the central nervous system.
Jiaogulan
This plant contains many bioactive substances and is considered an adaptogen, meaning it increases stress resistance. Ashwagandha helps prevent stress, once balanced, from returning to its previous state. Jiaogulan also promotes mental and physical fitness and is therefore considered a tonic. Numerous cell studies have demonstrated the following properties:
- Cancer-inhibiting
- Preventive against atherosclerosis (cholesterol-lowering)
- Dementia-inhibiting
- Parkinson's-inhibiting
- Fat regulating
- Neuroprotective
- liver-protective
- Blood sugar lowering
In summary, this provides enormous support for the effects of Ashwagandha.
Moringa
Moringa provides the body with vital substances, meaning the essential nutrients that cells need for themselves and their survival. It contains an enormous proportion of all vital vitamins, trace elements, and minerals.
Chia
Chia seeds are well-known. Their exceptionally high content of omega-3 fatty acids has anti-inflammatory properties and thus acts as an antioxidant. But that's not all. They contain 20 times more protein than grains, as well as high levels of iron, vitamin B3, zinc, and calcium, to name just a few. They also have a high tryptophan content, the amino acid responsible for healthy serotonin levels—in short, the happiness hormone.
However, studies have shown that only ground seeds develop their full potential. Therefore, ground chia seeds are added to the powder.
Amaranth
Amaranth is a pseudocereal known for its high fiber content, which has a tremendous impact on gut health. It also contains two essential fatty acids that the body cannot produce itself and therefore must obtain through diet: omega-3 and linoleic acid, also known as omega-6. Furthermore, it contains lecithin, which is necessary for the formation of nerve tissue. Dr. Vagus is pleased 😊 Other properties of amaranth include: hemostatic, hematopoietic, and blood-purifying. Truly a superfood! Even more exciting, however, is the fact that amaranth, in this combination, has a positive effect on the oral microbiome. Studies have shown that its use can achieve lasting healing in cases of tooth decay and periodontal disease.
Quinoa
Quinoa, like amaranth, is a pseudocereal and an excellent source of plant-based protein. Like chia seeds, quinoa originated with the Incas. The combination of quinoa and amaranth is known for its tryptophan content, which rapidly increases serotonin levels, promoting balance not only mentally. Quinoa also boasts an exceptionally high content of vitamins and minerals—all essential for healthy cells to function. And remember, not just our own cells 😉
A touch of clinoptilolite
I've also included the tried-and-tested clinoptilolite in this powder. Chronic stress has its consequences, and when an organism is ready to restore its microbiome to a stable state, substances are often released that need to be bound so they can leave the body without problems. Clinoptilolite was added to ensure this happens.
There is one additional note.
Once the foundation is laid, we need the home. Here, it would be beneficial to simultaneously introduce effective microorganisms. EM contains over 80 different strains of bacteria, each with its own specific function. The combination of microbiome powder and EM would therefore be the logical approach to provide the body with everything it needs to restore health.
I hope you've now gained some insight into this marvel of the microbiome, even though I must tell you, it was just a scratch of the surface of an incredibly fascinating topic. More will be available next year for those who want to delve deeper into this subject.
Yours, Vera
