Probiotics
Study finds, Probiotics are Good For Oral Health
Submitted by tammyg on Fri, 12/16/2011 - 13:18Probiotics (live micro-organisms) are beneficial to the stomach, and in a new study, out of Spain finds they are also good for your teeth.
7 Steps to Maintaining A Healthy Gut
Submitted by tammyg on Tue, 12/13/2011 - 12:07Maintaining a healthy gut is not as easy as popping a magic pill. The entire system must be in sync, the flora is just the tip of the iceberg. Consider these 7 steps when trying to take care of your gut.
Foods that Cause Flatulence
Submitted by tammyg on Tue, 11/29/2011 - 13:17Flatulence (gas) is caused by undigested or partially digested foods traveling to the large intestine, where they are fermented (digested & metabolized) by the bacteria that colonize our colon, often producing gas in the process.
What You Need to Know About Garden of Life Products
Submitted by tammyg on Wed, 11/23/2011 - 12:38If you are eager about natural supplementation, you will most certainly have heard of Garden of Life products. This product line has been rather controversial, with health claims that are sure to convince you to go ahead and buy them. Here is some information about GOL (Garden Of Life) Products, and what they can do for you & your health.
Probiotic Yogurt May Improve Carb Breakdown
Submitted by tammyg on Thu, 11/03/2011 - 10:25Eating probiotic yogurt might help the body to break down carbohydrates, new study shows.
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Indian Council of Medical Research Looking at Probiotics as an Alternative to Antibiotics
Submitted by tammyg on Fri, 10/28/2011 - 11:20Could probiotics - good bacteria, become an alternative to antibiotics that are fast becoming resistant?
This is what the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) wants to find out.
Probiotics in Clinical Practice: An Update
Submitted by tammyg on Thu, 10/27/2011 - 10:42Taylor Wallace & fellow researchers have written an article the was published in The Journal of Nutrition Reviews in July 2011. It is a very helpful in bringing practitioners up to date as to the evidence-based use of probiotics, particularly with respect to their potential application in clinical practice.
New Probiotic May Treat Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Submitted by tammyg on Tue, 10/25/2011 - 13:00Scientists at the University of Bristol say they have identified a new probiotic strain that could be used to treat inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). The strain, which the researchers have patented, can reduce pro-inflammatory responses to the microorganisms associated with inflammatory bowel disease.
Prebiotics And Immunity
Submitted by tammyg on Fri, 10/21/2011 - 12:44Dr. Jaclyn Chasse is a naturopathic physician and Medical Educator at Emerson Ecologics, President of the New Hampshire Association of Naturopathic Doctors explains that "Prebiotics" describes a category of nutrients that support the growth of the healthy microflora that populate your large intestine. They include selectively fermented ingredients that result in specific changes in the activity of gastrointestinal microbiota, specifically increasing probiotic bacteria.
Bacteria To Give You A Lift
Submitted by tammyg on Mon, 10/10/2011 - 13:29WHAT WE EAT can promote feelings of wellness and pleasure, and according to recent research conducted at University College Cork, foods containing probiotic bacteria may have potential in treating anxiety and depression- related disorders.
