Are you concerned about the long term impact of some of the pandemic “safety” measures? Feeling more disconnected from nature than ever? Tune in to hear Ali and Becki discuss why the microbiome matters, how our current industrialized society may be doing damage and how getting in the dirt can help!    In this episode, Ali and Becki unpack how disconnection and social isolation can actually drive imbalance in the body and harm to our microbiome. Learn how masking and overuse of disinfectants can contribute to sterility and how we are already set up for dysbiosis via our disconnect from the natural world. Plus learn about emerging research in the area of the “Microbioscape” or the interaction between our microbiome and environment and how getting in nature can help you to reconnect on a whole body level!    Also in this episode: YouTube Videos:All About Probiotics Signs of Dysbiosis & How to Do a Probiotic Challenge Beat the Bloat Gut Cleanse 5 Ways to Cope with a Gut Cleanse Podcast Episodes:Episode 22: Candida Albicans Episode 60: Dysbiosis and the Microbiome Episode 87: The Gut Brain Axis Episode 131 Candida and SIBO Deep Dive Episode 174: The Dysbiosis Disease Connection Episode 198: So You're On An Antibiotic Episode 210: Herxheimer Reactions and Coping with a Cleanse Why the Microbiome Matters Why Disconnection Drives DiseaseSafer Cleaning Products: Branch Basics use code ALIMILLERRD Wine without Glyphosate: Dry Farms Wine use this link to get a penny bottle! Masks and the Microbiome How the Microbiome Influences Gene Expression The Importance of Nature to our Microbiome Prebiotics and Short Chain Fatty Acids Do We Still Need to Take Probiotics?Probiotic Challenge Restore Baseline Probiotic  Targeted Strength Probiotic Beat the Bloat Updates - Get the Ebook for $1.99 with code BEATTHEBLOAT Beat the Bloat Bundle Studies Discussed: Robinson JM, Jorgensen A. Rekindling old friendships in new landscapes: the environment-microbiome-health axis in the realms of landscape research. People Nat. 2020;2:339-349. doi:1002/pan3.10082 Dong TS, Gupta A. Influence of early life, diet, and the environment on the microbiome. Clin Gastroenterol Hepatol. 2019;17(2):231-242. doi:1016/j.cgh.2018.08.067 Tasnim N, Abulizi N, Pither J, Hart MM, Gibson DL. Linking the gut microbial ecosystem with the environment: does gut health depend on where we live? Front Microbiol. 2017;8:1935. doi:3389/fmicb.2017.01935 Ruokolainen L, von Hertzen L, Fyhrquist N, et al. Green areas around homes reduce atopic sensitization in children. Allergy. 2015;70(2):196-202. doi:1111/all.12545 Hanski, I, von Hertzen L, Fyhrquist N, et al. Environmental biodiversity, human microbiota, and allergy are interrelated. Proc Natl Acad Sci U S A. 2012;109(21):8334-8339. doi:1073/pnas.1205624109 Maier J, Jette S. Promoting nature-based activity for people with mental illness through the US “Exercise Is Medicine” initiative. Am J Public Health.2016;106(5):796-799. doi:2105/ajph.2016.303047   Sponsors for This Episode: This episode is sponsored by the Naturally Nourished supplement line: these pure, potent and effective formulas have been hand selected to deliver profound health benefits. We price our formulas 2-5% below market industry standard and competitors and guarantee that our products will always be third party assessed to ensure they are free of mold, toxins, contaminants, and contain the stated active ingredients in dosages noted.  Use code ALI15 for 15% off your first Naturally Nourished Supplement Order!    This episode is also sponsored by FOND Bone Broth Tonics, Your Sous Chef in a Jar. FOND is slow simmered and lovingly tended from simmer to seal. They partner with organic farms and hand-pick and pair ingredients to optimize absorption and taste. Use code ALIMILLERRD to save at fondbonebroth.com.