Why Probiotics?
- Your gut is home to between 500 and 2,000 species of bacteria, yeast, parasites, viruses and other micro-organisms
- Our bodies have 10 times more microbes than human cells
- Everything can affect the balance of the gut micro-flora from stress, sleep, antibiotics and prescription medicines, excess of food, undereating or malnutrition, highly processed foods, food preservatives and environment
- Digestive diseases are common - from Irritable Bowel Syndrome to urinary tract disease, allergies to foods and yeast infections
- Abs are made in the kitchen. Common imbalances in gut flora can lead to indigestion, bloating, fluid retention and gas
- While you absolutely must consume probiotic-rich foods, stay active and have a plan in place to deal with stressful situations (counselling, friends to talk to, a regular meditation and yoga practice), I regularly take probiotic supplements to bolster my gut health (I highly recommend Restore Daily Probiotic from Nature's Way. There's also the Restore 100 Billion option.)
- Chronic inflammation of the guts can erode the gut lining, leading to Leaky Gut (allowing vital nutrients and even food particles to leak from the gut, creating a toxic environment in the body)
- Your gut bacteria produces vitamin B12 and K2, vital for energy, nervous system function and immunity
- Probiotics assist in balancing gut bacteria to outnumber the bad bacteria, yeast and fungi causing gut inflammation
- Probiotics create enzymes that destroy harmful bacteria and stimulate the T-cells, responsible for immune system integrity
- We naturally produce probiotics in the gut but lifestyle choices and disease can threaten their quality and quantity
- A lack of probiotics can lead to digestive disorders, skin issues, yeast infections, vulnerability to colds and flus on a regular basis
- Probiotics can prevent and treat urinary tract infections
- Probiotics have been shown to improve and manage eczema in children
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