What You Need to Know About Probiotics

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Wonderful post.In what most magical way to these organisms help

us.They feed fatty acids to the stem cells in Peyer's patches in our

gut which then migrate to all of our organ systems regenerating our

normal tissues.

, " yogiguruji "

<yogiguruji@a...> wrote:

> Good Morning!

>

> What You Need to Know About Probiotics

>

> We live in perfect harmony with them and as long as they remain in

> good health, these bacteria provide an excellent service in return.

> As you may have guessed, the word " probiotics " means " for life. "

This

> is due to the protective and therapeutic roles of bacteria within

the

> body. Some remain in the body for life, others are transient,

staying

> in your digestive tract for a few weeks before passing on.

>

> Types of good bacteria include:

>

> Lactobacillus Acidophilus

> Lactobacillus Bulgaricus

> Bifidobacterium Bifidum and Bifidobacteriumlongum

> Bifidobacteria Infantis

>

> They function in several ways in order to keep us healthy:

>

> *Manufacture some of the B vitamins.

> *Manufacture the milk-digesting enzyme lactase which helps digest

> calcium-rich dairy products.

> *Produce antibacterial substances.

> *Some bacteria have been shown to have powerful anticarcinogenic

> features.

> *Improve the efficiency of the digestive tract.

> *Effectively help to reduce high cholesterol levels.

> *Help protect against radiation damage and deactivate many toxic

> pollutants.

> *Help to recycle estrogen.

> *Shown to be useful in treatment of acne, psoriasis, eczema,

> allergies, migraine, gout, rheumatic and arthritic conditions,

> cystitis, candidiasis, colitis, irritable bowel syndrome.

>

>

> What To Look for When Purchasing Probiotics

>

> The way products are made is important. Some manufactures spin the

> bacteria in a centrifuge. This damages the delicate chains of

> bacteria, which does not happen when a slower (therefore more

> expensive) filtration process is used. This information should be

on

> the container. It's best to take probiotics in powder form, as

> opposed to capsules or tablets, and should be stored in a dark glass

> (never plastic) container. All good products should carry a

guarantee

> of viable colonizing bacteria up to a specific expiration date.

Very

> few brands meet all of these requirements, so do your homework

before

> you shop.

>

>

> Probiotics should be used when:

>

> *Under professional guidance if there are chronic bowel problems or

> ongoing infections such as candidiasis.

> *As a preventive against food poisoning when traveling.

> *After (and during) any period when antibiotics are taken.

> *By all premenopausal and menopausal women to reduce chances of

> osteoporosis.

> *By anyone with high cholesterol problems.

> *By anyone receiving radiation treatment.

> *By anyone having recurrent vaginal or bladder infections (thrush

or

> cystitis).

>

>

>

> Andrew Pacholyk L.Ac. MSTOM

> Peacefulmind.com

> Alternative medicine and therapies

> for healing mind, body & spirit!