{"id":3716,"date":"2022-09-30T12:07:22","date_gmt":"2022-09-30T02:07:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/mindbodyfoodinstitute.com\/?p=3716"},"modified":"2023-10-04T11:24:35","modified_gmt":"2023-10-04T01:24:35","slug":"heal-your-gut-why-microbiome-balance-is-essential","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/mindbodyfoodinstitute.com\/heal-your-gut-why-microbiome-balance-is-essential\/","title":{"rendered":"Heal Your Gut \u2013 Why Microbiome Balance Is Essential"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"3716\" class=\"elementor elementor-3716\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-271fa8f7 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"271fa8f7\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-1a9c9a4c\" data-id=\"1a9c9a4c\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4acc03db elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"4acc03db\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Believe it or not, we are a living carrier of microbes. Contrary to popular notion, these various types of bacteria and other organisms are not just in the gut, but they also aid in the function of our body.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-1025ed01 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"1025ed01\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-72c954c1\" data-id=\"72c954c1\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5a09f865 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"5a09f865\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h5><span style=\"font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit; background-color: var(--ast-global-color-5); color: var(--ast-global-color-3);\">\u00a0<\/span><strong>Our health depends on the perfect balance of gut microbiomes\u2013without it, many aspects of our health will suffer, such as digestion and immunity.<\/strong><\/h5>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-944dff1 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"944dff1\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-7bda1e3\" data-id=\"7bda1e3\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-cbced46 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"cbced46\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>\u00a0<\/p><h4>Understanding \u2018Good\u2019 Bacteria<\/h4>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-5898130 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"5898130\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-6bc6ba4\" data-id=\"6bc6ba4\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-81496ef elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"81496ef\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Bacteria often gets a bad reputation as something that harms the body. After all, many contagious illnesses come from either bacteria or viruses. However, it is important to know that there are various types of bacteria that aren\u2019t harmful, and even essential for our gut health. What are\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.healthline.com\/health\/cold-flu\/good-bad-germs#Types-of-Probiotics-and-What-They-Do\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">these bacteria<\/a>?<\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p><h6><strong>1. Lactobacillus<\/strong><\/h6><p><i>Lactobacillus<\/i>\u00a0has many strains, and most of them are found in fermented foods such as yogurt, miso, and tempeh. This type of bacteria helps in proper digestion of food, as well as improving the immune response of the body against other harmful bacteria.<\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p><h6><strong>2. Bifidobacteria<\/strong><\/h6><p><i>Bifidobacteria<\/i>\u00a0is a variation that naturally occurs in the body, even after birth. The type of bifidobacteria aids in relieving the symptoms of\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/medlineplus.gov\/irritablebowelsyndrome.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)<\/a>, preventing eczema in babies, and reducing cholesterol levels. There are also bifidobacteria strains that are known to reduce the symptoms of type 2 diabetes.<\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p><h6><strong>3. Streptococcus Thermophilus<\/strong><\/h6><p>This strain of bacteria produces the enzyme lactase, which helps digest dairy products. It is believed that having a proper amount of\u00a0<i>Streptococcus thermophilus<\/i>\u00a0in the body helps avoid lactose intolerance.<\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p><h6><strong>4. Saccharomyces Boulardii<\/strong><\/h6><p>Another helpful type of bacteria is the\u00a0<i>Saccharomyces boulardii<\/i>. It is considered a variation of yeast and is known to be helpful in resolving diarrhea caused by contaminated food or water. Additionally, it is also used as an acne medication.<\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p><p>In essence, we would truly want these microorganisms to live in our bodies. Not only do they aid mainly in the digestive process, but they also serve many health-related purposes.<\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-934078c elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"934078c\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-90557ee\" data-id=\"90557ee\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-19285b4 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"19285b4\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h4>Signs of Problematic Gut Health<\/h4>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-a1c2b02 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"a1c2b02\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-85776d3\" data-id=\"85776d3\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ded2c3c elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"ded2c3c\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Now that we understood the significance of good bacteria in the body, perhaps another question you may be wondering is: \u201cWhat are the signs of poor gut health?\u201d Below, you will find the most common telltale signs that it\u2019s time to make a nutritional change for your gut health.<\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p><h6><strong>1. Gastrointestinal Problems<\/strong><\/h6><p>The main sign that you want to have your gut condition checked is when you notice increased instances of gastrointestinal problems. These could include:<\/p><ul><li>Constipation<\/li><li>Bloating<\/li><li>Indigestion<\/li><li>Upset stomach\u00a0<\/li><li>Diarrhea<\/li><li>IBS<\/li><li>Unusual stools<\/li><\/ul><p>If you notice any of these problems in the digestion process or excretion of stools, it is possible that there is an imbalance in your gut flora.<\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p><h6><strong>2. Autoimmune Responses<\/strong><\/h6><p>In other instances, problematic gut health is associated with autoimmune disorders. Examples of these include allergies, inflammation, chronic pain such as fibromyalgia, or lupus.\u00a0<\/p><p>If you develop these problems along with gastrointestinal issues, poor gut health may be a possible culprit.<\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p><h6><strong>3. Insomnia<\/strong><\/h6><p>The two conditions may appear unrelated, but troubled sleep is a potential response to a problematic gut as well. There is a phenomenon called\u00a0\u201cgut-brain connection\u201d, where the enteric nervous system (ENS) sends signals back and forth to the cerebrum depending on the nutrient absorption from food. Alternatively, the cerebrum also communicates responses in the ENS by translating emotions such as fear, nervousness, or anxiety to bowel issues.<\/p><p>This vital discovery allows us to see the\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.mindbodyfoodinstitute.com\/functional-nutrition-healthy-brain-body\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">connection between behavioral and mental health problems<\/a>\u00a0and poor digestion. It turns out that an unhealthy gut drops serotonin levels, making someone suffer from sleeplessness, loss of energy, and other symptoms of insomnia.<\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p><h6><strong>4. Mental Health Issues<\/strong><\/h6><p>In relation to the gut-brain connection, a healthy balance of good bacteria in the body is also associated with elevated mood levels. A\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC5641835\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">study published in NCBI<\/a>\u00a0revealed that certain inflammations in the gut are associated with anxiety and depression.\u00a0<\/p><p>Anxiety and depression are also common triggers for substance abuse, which is another mental health problem in itself. Many drug and\u00a0alcohol abuse treatment centers\u00a0recommend a probiotic-rich diet to prevent symptoms of mental health problems while maintaining gut health.<\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-4478f5d elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"4478f5d\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-1acb86e\" data-id=\"1acb86e\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-bd90448 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"bd90448\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/mindbodyfoodinstitute.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/louis-hansel-53LQmwX1I7o-unsplash.jpg\" title=\"\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-eb587ad elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"eb587ad\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-df904ad\" data-id=\"df904ad\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1e92fb4 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"1e92fb4\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>\u00a0<\/p><h4>Ways To Improve Gut Health<\/h4>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-b32a761 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"b32a761\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-b066d5f\" data-id=\"b066d5f\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-03ee2b6 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"03ee2b6\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Gut health is often overlooked, as many have the misconception that its effects are only confined to digestion. On the contrary, we can see that there is more to poor gut health than having an upset stomach\u2013its effects reach far and wide, and can even create an impact in our mental health.<\/p><p>Having seen how gut health impacts so many aspects of our wellbeing, what are some ways to create a healthy \u2018good bacteria\u2019 balance in the body?<\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p><h6><strong>1. Take regular probiotics<\/strong><\/h6><p>Probiotics can be taken in the form of food or supplements. There are available probiotic tablets and capsules in the market today, but there are also probiotics such as yogurt and yogurt drinks for gut health.<\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p><h6><strong>2. Eat more fermented foods<\/strong><\/h6><p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.britannica.com\/science\/fermentation\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Fermentation<\/a>\u00a0is a process of preserving food where yeast or bacteria breaks down some components of plants and other sources. Fermented food is rich in good bacteria for improved gut health. Examples of fermented foods include:<\/p><ul><li>Kimchi<\/li><li>Tempeh<\/li><li>Miso<\/li><li>Kefir<\/li><li>Sauerkraut<\/li><li>Fermented vegetables<\/li><\/ul><p>You can make side dishes such as cold salads, soups, or stir-fries using these fermented sources.<\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p><h6><strong>3. Avoid sugar and sweeteners<\/strong><\/h6><p>Sugar and other artificial sweeteners are linked to gastrointestinal inflammation. People who consume high amounts of sugary food are prone to bloating and other digestive issues.<\/p><p>To maintain a healthy gut flora, opt for naturally sweet food such as fruits and avoid highly processed items with added sugar content.<\/p><p>In addition to these dietary changes, you can also aid your microbiome health by including more whole fiber in your diet for better bowel movements. More fiber means less digestive issues that microbes need to correct, plus a supply of prebiotic fiber that keeps the good bacteria thriving.<\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-de48f51 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"de48f51\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-ab7cf24\" data-id=\"ab7cf24\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-9c17a28 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"9c17a28\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h4>Gut Flora: A Potential Key to Health<\/h4>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-2992f9e elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"2992f9e\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-9abafde\" data-id=\"9abafde\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2347a05 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"2347a05\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>There is solid truth in the popular saying: \u201cYou are what you eat\u201d. As we consume gut health-boosting foods, we can potentially improve our digestion, immunity, mental health, and our overall well-being.<\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-3b6c89f elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"3b6c89f\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-a4f3bcf\" data-id=\"a4f3bcf\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a64c2eb elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"a64c2eb\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>References:<\/p><ol><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.healthline.com\/health\/cold-flu\/good-bad-germs#Types-of-Probiotics-and-What-They-Do\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Healthline.com<\/a>\u00a0\u2013 \u201cGood vs. Bad Germs\u201d.<\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/medlineplus.gov\/irritablebowelsyndrome.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Medlineplus.gov<\/a>\u00a0\u2013 \u201cIrritable Bowel Syndrome\u201d.<\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hopkinsmedicine.org\/health\/wellness-and-prevention\/the-brain-gut-connection\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Hopkinsmedicine.org<\/a>\u00a0\u2013 \u201cThe Brain-Gut Connection\u201d.<\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC5641835\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Ncbi.nlm.nih.gov<\/a>\u00a0\u2013 \u201cGut microbiota\u2019s effect on mental health: The gut-brain axis\u201d.<\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.britannica.com\/science\/fermentation\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Britannica.com<\/a>\u00a0\u2013 \u201cFermentation\u201d.<\/li><\/ol><p>\u00a0<\/p><p>Featured image by <a href=\"https:\/\/unsplash.com\/@markusspiske?utm_source=unsplash&amp;utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_content=creditCopyText\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Markus Spiske<\/a> on <a href=\"https:\/\/unsplash.com\/?utm_source=unsplash&amp;utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_content=creditCopyText\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Unsplash<\/a>.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-4a2a75a5 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"4a2a75a5\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-7999e0c7\" data-id=\"7999e0c7\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-17af77d0 elementor-widget-divider--separator-type-pattern elementor-widget-divider--no-spacing elementor-widget-divider--view-line elementor-widget elementor-widget-divider\" data-id=\"17af77d0\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"divider.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-divider\" style=\"--divider-pattern-url: url(&quot;data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg xmlns=&#039;http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg&#039; 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