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   11 Warning Signs That There's Too Much Bad Bacteria In Your Gut, According to   
   Experts   
      
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   By ISADORA BAUM, CHC Feb 22   
      
      
   Feeling at ease in the day has much to do with digestion. If you're   
   experiencing stomach pain and cramps, it can definitely interfere with your   
   ability to work and be productive. Knowing there's bad bacteria in your gut   
   can help you readjust accordingly    
   to achieve a better gut flora balance in the body and create a smoother   
   digestive process. With a few diet and lifestyle tweaks, it's easy to   
   re-balance hormones and improve your health.   
      
   As a certified health coach, I work with clients on promoting digestion and   
   finding comfort in eating foods they can enjoy, worry and pain free. When your   
   stomach hurts in the day, it can be a real drag, and it can make you feel   
   uncomfortable, even just    
   sitting in your chair at the office. By eating certain foods to benefit the   
   body and keeping a healthier lifestyle, you'll be better able to balance your   
   gut hormones and eliminate bad bacteria that could be interfering with the   
   production of good,    
   beneficial bacteria. Here are 11 signs that you have too much bad bacteria in   
   your gut and you need a reboot asap. By being more mindful, it's easy to get   
   back to a happier, more relaxed state and to really find pleasure in food and   
   its delicious flavors.   
      
   1. Depressive Symptoms   
      
      
   "There is a large amount of bacteria in the gut, and as long as the good   
   outweigh the bad, the gut can function normally. However, when the scale tips   
   in the other direction, and non-beneficial bacteria outweigh beneficial   
   bacteria, an array of symptoms    
   can ensue," explains Will Smelko, co-founder of Ora Organic over email with   
   Bustle. "The gut is often referred to as the 'second brain' and this is due to   
   its ability to send messages to our brain - e.g. informing your brain that   
   you've eaten enough.    
   Recent studies have shown however, that our gut bacteria may be able to   
   influence our mental health. If you're feeling particularly down for no   
   conceivable reason, it might do you some good to look into trying a probiotic   
   supplement," Smelko suggests.   
      
   2. Abnormal Bowels   
      
      
   "Signs that you may have too many bad bacteria include diarrhea, bloating,   
   gas, constipation," says Dr. Partha Nandi M.D., F.A.C.P, creator and host of   
   the Emmy-award winning medical lifestyle television show, “Ask Dr. Nandi”   
   and Chief Health Editor    
   at WXYZ-TV (ABC) Detroit over email with Bustle. If you notice challenges with   
   going to the bathroom, it could be due to poor bacteria growth.   
      
   3. Fatigue   
      
      
   Nandi also says that you might feel tired and low in energy if you have bad   
   bacteria in your gut. "Decreased alertness and fatigue can also be a   
   consequence of bad bacteria," Nandi explains. If you're abnormally lethargic,   
   and probably have some sort of    
   stomach pain, try altering your diet to improve digestion.   
      
   4. Joint Pain   
      
      
   Nandi explains that joint pain, especially if you're prone to having sore   
   muscles and aches due to an autoimmune disorder, can be prevalent when there's   
   bad bacteria in the gut. "Autoimmune conditions like Rheumatoid arthritis with   
   joint pain and fatigue    
   can be present, as well as inflammatory bowel disease, like Crohn's and   
   Ulcerative colitis. Talk to your doctor about how to balance out the bad   
   bacteria with bacteria that is great for you," Nandi suggests.   
      
   5. Acne   
      
      
   According to skin expert and researcher/founder of Simple Skincare Science,   
   F.C., over email with Bustle, "there's a growing body of evidence that a   
   compromised gut flora can manifest itself on the skin level in many ways. For   
   example acne, eczema,    
   rosacea." If you notice your skin acting up, it could definitely be due to   
   poor digestive health. Having a probiotic to help your skin could be really   
   beneficial.   
      
   6. Cravings For Sugar   
      
      
   If you have "excess candida - which can cause you to crave more sugar and   
   sweets than usual," you might have bad bacteria in your gut, explains   
   nutritional expert Liana Werner-Gray over email with Bustle. If so, going on a   
   better diet to get rid of    
   candida can help re-balance the body.   
      
   7. Weird Tongue Patterns   
      
      
   "You will see red dots or lumps on the side of your tongue or back of your   
   tongue," says Werner-Gray. "Or if you wake up with a white film layering your   
   tongue," Werner-Gray adds, it could also be a clear signal of having harmful   
   bacteria in your gut and    
   an urgent need for a digestive reboot.   
      
   8. Inconsistent Gas   
      
      
   According to Werner-Gray, if you notice inconsistent gas patterns, where   
   you're experiencing "excess intestinal gas" or "little or no intestinal gas,"   
   then you might have poor digestive health. You should be farting a healthy   
   amount in the day and    
   producing normal, regular bowels.   
      
   9. Chronically Bad Breath   
      
      
   Werner-Gray says that if you have pretty bad breath on a regular basis (you   
   know you don't want to be that person at the office or on a date), it could be   
   due to what you're eating and how you're digesting your food. If you have bad   
   bacteria in your gut,    
   your breath might stink naturally.   
      
   10. Mood Swings   
      
      
   If you're in a bad mood a lot, without a real explanation or cause, it could   
   be due to hormonal changes and poor digestive health. When you have healthy   
   digestion, you're bound to have more stable mood and energy levels, but when   
   you're suffering and    
   having stomach troubles in the day, you're more prone to emotional sways.   
      
   11.  Eating Too Quickly   
      
      
   If you're used to eating super fast (a lunch break at work can sometimes just   
   be 10 minutes), or not practicing mindfulness when eating, you might be taxing   
   your system and interfering with a smooth digestion. Try and slow down when   
   eating, or even use    
   chopsticks, to let your body digest well and not create a buildup of poor   
   bacteria in your gut.   
      
   If any of these instances are occurring when you eat, it's time to take action   
   and improve your gut health. Including probiotics and prebiotics to benefit   
   the gut will help, as well as being more mindful of what and how you're eating.   
      
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