The microbiome, or more precisely the microbiota, is the wholeness of the different bacterial strains that inhabit the human body. There is a lot of talk in the media about the microbiome of the intestine, but the microbiome of our skin and its benefits for us should not be underestimated either.

The microbiota must be thought of as a swarm of bees, in which the different bees perform the most diverse tasks, which serve the survival of the entire swarm and only secondarily of the individual bee. In our intestines thousands of different bacteria and yeasts are settled, without which we could not live - but they also could not live without us!

Disturbances in the intestinal flora, as the microbiota is also called, can lead to digestive problems, intolerances and allergies. Often a so-called leaky gut (i.e. tiny holes in the intestine) develops which can then trigger a vicious circle of intolerances, digestive disorders and nutrient deficiencies with serious consequences for our well-being.

The examination of the intestinal microbiome and its treatment can be very helpful here.