bad bacteria can induce cravings and inflammation

Inflammation is like the outflow that diminishes the inflow of goodness and healthy lifestyle we incorporate. On the other hand without it we can't fight the damaging circumstances we took already on ourselves. From there the importance of preventing the bad conditions and poor choices rather than fighting them subsequently.
Microbiom is to be replenished with raw foods, probiotics, fermented vegetables, raw juices and/or lot of care, before or after fast. Bad bacteria can make one's life miserable and can put us in a cycle of bad choices ... it is capable of inducing cravings to you for the sake of its own perpetuation - like a "brain in the gut".
Responsibility, care, thought and good actions are key to success ....
Good luck in your healing journey!
Dl