[jklinger410]

I have a chicken and egg issue with microbiome stuff. Does your microbiome look different because you are suffering from an issue, or does your microbiome looking different cause the issue.

Kind of like when an auto-immune disorder is causing inflammation. You can treat the inflammation, but you aren't treating the real problem.

[david_l_lin]

well, for the most part in healthcare we treat symptoms not causes.

cavities caused by acid producing bacteria? drill and fill

gum disease caused by oral dysbiosis? bone and gum grafts

diabetes from autoimmunity? insulin

high cholesterol from… anything? statins

[aaaaaaaaata]

A great reminder that you are the only one truly held responsible for "figuring out" your health.

[FollowingTheDao]

Yes, I can assure you it is bidirectional, since my mental stress certainly affected my gut.