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Hippocrates stated "all disease begins in the gut"..... The following video is a great survey of the importance of the microbiome (bacteria in our gut). There is a symbiotic relationship between the microbiome and us. To give an idea of how significant this relationship is, the microbiome has over 150 times the amount of DNA than we carry in the cells of our bodies. Its condition can affect our mood, our weight and numerous health conditions. For example: Over 90% of serotonin is made in the gut. This hormone contributes to our mood and the lack of in some people causes anxiety. Fifty percent of our immune system resides in the cells of our gut. Of the trillions of bacteria, 90% are made up of 2 types that have a major effect on weight management. Some studies found that lean people have a broad diversity of gut bacteria, while obese people had a narrow diversity of gut bacteria. Eczema can be linked to health conditions of the gut. These are just some of the aspect

By definition, weight management is simply "energy balance" and ultimately determined by "calories in versus calories out". It sound super simple, and at the 30,000 foot view it is. Anyone who has tried to manage their weight  and had difficulty or struggled with maintenance knows otherwise. Our environment, hormones, health status, activity levels, food quality, macro nutrient makeup, psychological factors, microbiome, and more impact the equation. This is why at the Lifestyle Works Clinic we say "body composition is a symptom of health and health is a result of lifestyle - these things are inseparable". No consider that approximately 80% of chronic disease is lifestyle related. The following link provides a great infographic to understand this. Take the opportunity to "explore" the factors that have an effects on energy balance. Simple - right? http://www.shiftn.com/obesity/zoom-map.html So when you come to the Lifestyle Works Cl