As I sip my coffee in the morning, I am often consumed by thoughts of how we perceive ourselves. I have always been fascinated by the world of human perception, and when I began reading about the Human Microbiome, I realized we are living in a world that is more mysterious than ever. As science reveals more about how our bodies work, and how we are effected by the environment, more questions will arise concerning the daily practices we engage in concerning our "health". Early