Question: Does the Zapper deplete Gut Flora? Does the Zapper kill good or friendly bacteria?
Answer: The need for optimal gut health preceded the birth of the Zapper, and the need is even stronger now that we are living in a complex world that is so destructive to our gut.
The research shows that we have many bacteria, fungi and microbes living in and on us, in a mutually beneficial way, like a good mini-ecosystem in our body. Did you know you have an internal Garden growing bacteria, viruses, fungi and parasites? This is your microbiome.
Our body is made up from a number of them, i.e. skin, mouth, bowel, gut, etc. When we understand that most of these microbes and bacteria are helpful to us, and we actually benefit from them, we should focus more on strengthening the good bacteria vs destroying the bad bacteria. Good gut flora means a strong immune system, and a strong immune system is our best ally.
The Ecogenetics paper says it like this:
“We humans are mostly microbes, over 100 trillion of them. Microbes outnumber our human cells ten to one. The majority live in our gut, particularly in the large intestine. The microbiome is the genetic material of all the microbes – bacteria, fungi, protozoa and viruses – that live on and inside the human body. …..The bacteria in the microbiome help digest our food, regulate our immune system, protect against other bacteria that cause disease …..the microbiome was not generally recognized to exist until the late 1990’s. …….The microbiome is essential for human development, immunity and nutrition. The bacteria living in and on us are not invaders but beneficial colonizers.…”
Not all microbes and bacteria are bad. BUT the overgrowth of the bad bacteria (dysbiosis) is not good. A state of dysbiosis is where there is an imbalance in the gut flora – where there are more harmful bacteria and less beneficial bacteria.
What specifically destroys our good bacteria?
Research is now identifying issues that are harming or even destroying our gut bacteria. Here is a list of some of them:
- Prescription Drugs – Antibiotics (the downside of antibiotics is possible long-term gut flora damage. With repeat antibiotics use, the situation gets worse. Must supplement with Probiotics afterwards.)
- Including Antidepressants (SSRI’s), sleeping pills, anti-cholesterol drugs, vaccinations.
- Chemicals – Pesticide and Herbicide use including glyphosate use on non-organic foods.
- Over-sanitation such as antibacterial cleaners, soaps, shampoos with triclosan, Over the counter products such as aspirin, mouthwash, laxatives, painkillers.
- Diet – lack of prebiotic fiber-rich foods in the diet, lack of fermented foods, over consuming carbohydrates and processed foods (sugars cause yeast overgrowth and inflammatory bowel disease), chlorinated drinking water, food coloring.
- Lifestyle – stress, lack of sleep, lack of exercise, cigarette smoking, alcohol use.
- Parasitic infestation causing chronic health problems
Studies on Zapper Use and Gut Flora
We have not done specific studies on gut flora and the use of the Zapper and are not aware of any conducted so far. Dr. Clark did not write about it.
We teach that the goal of cleansing and detoxing according to Dr. Clark is to create an unfavorable environment for pathogens, bacteria, viruses etc. by every means, whether we use anti-parasitics, detox remedies, food as medicine, and electronic devices like the AutoZap 5 and the Zappicator.
Looking at the list above of things known to harm our gut today, we advise every single person whether on the zapper or not, to check their level of exposure. Anyone going through any cleansing or detox protocol (including using the Zapper) should eliminate every risk factor on the list above, include the foods from the following list, and begin to support their gut. If this is not done, the zapper can never be at fault for upsetting the gut flora, or friendly bacteria.
What can you eat to stop bad bacteria taking over?
Once you have eliminated the risk factors of prescription drugs, chemical exposure, and lifestyle issues, here are foods to add to your diet to improve your gut flora.
- FIBER. Whole grains, beans and legumes, and whole fruit and vegetables, chia.
- FERMENTED FOODS. Natural sauerkraut, kimchi, miso, kefir, pickled foods, apple cider vinegar.
- INCLUDE IN THE DIET: Dandelion greens, broccoli, asparagus, raw garlic, raw leeks, onions.
- Roughage: raw jicama, flaxseed, hemp seed, pumpkin seed.
- Fruits: Berries, under ripe bananas, apples, mango.
The depletion of our gut flora is caused by many preventable things. The fact that the zapper and zappicator do help people to expel parasites shows us that unfriendly microbes are being released from the body. The fact that they are there shows that the delicate balance of the gut microbiome has been negatively affected by parasites, and our body must expel them in order to get back into balance.
If the Zapper does upset the friendly bacteria, it likely takes a back seat to all the drugs, poisons and stress we are exposed to on a daily basis. Most of us avoid them, but those who are not attending to the list I provided here should not be concerned about the zapper destroying friendly bacteria. Chances are that they are already compromised and need serious help anyway.
Personally, I place high priority on the gut microbiome, and feel that this is the biggest health concern of all. Getting the right amount of fiber and avoiding toxicity that destroys our microbiome and friendly bacteria won’t just be remedied by taking a few probiotics. It’s a lifestyle commitment in my humble opinion.
See our post on the Zappicator and Good Bacteria
Wishing you the best in health,
The BestZapper support team
