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Our bodies are covered in a sea of microbes — both the pathogens that make us sick and the "good" microbes, about which we know less, that might be keeping us healthy. At TEDMED, microbiologist Jonathan Eisen shares what we know, including some surprising ways to put those good microbes to work.
Pigmentation occurs when a variety of factors cause melanocytes in the deep cell layers to produce melanin, the dark colouration on your skin. Factors such as sun exposure, hormones and scarring are all associated with the formation of hyperpigmentation.
How about giving your digestion a little TLC as well? It’s true that nothing beats a good quality probiotic for helping many of our body systems.So, here's a recipe for you; if you're keen to boost the good-guy bacteria in your intestines - and you're after an easy, fast option…