Probiotics are simply live yeast and bacteria…

Interest in probiotics, acidophilus started as far back as the late 19th century.

At this point in time, the probiotics bacterium was credited for adding to long life of the people living in the Balkans who regularly ingested fermented milk.

Later, it was discovered that fermented milk was rich in L. acidophilus.

Dear Friend,

Since the discovery, probiotic has been a topic of interest with respect to digestive health.

Probiotics are living microorganisms (microscopic organisms) found in the digestive tract.

Probiotics found in dietary supplements and foods are similar to probiotics which naturally occur in the stomach.

When taken by mouth probiotics benefit your health by improving bacteria in the intestines.

Probiotics are similar or the same as good bacteria already in your body, particularly those in your gut.

Normal human intestinal tract contains 300-1,000 different kinds of bacterial species with about 1014 individual bacteria.

Prebiotics are dietary sugars that stimulate growth of intestinal, protective bacteria.

While our body doesn’t necessarily need probiotic supplementation, probiotics contained in supplements form can assist digestive health by:

• Reducing bad bacteria in stomach which can lead to inflammation or infection
• Replace good bacteria that may have been removed through antibiotic use
• Balance PH and digestive bacteria to ensure your body is functioning properly…

The probiotics which naturally occur in stomach include a yeast called Saccharomyces boulardii.

The bacteria include Bifobacterium and Lactobacillus microorganism families.

Yogurt contains probiotic known as Lactobacillus acidophilus.

Foods containing probiotics include:

• dairy products
• buttermilk
• fermented milk
• unfermented milk
• miso
• tempeh
• kefir
• soft cheeses
• yogurt
• sauerkraut
• pickles…

Where You Can Buy Probiotics

You can get probiotics through supplementation in the form of capsules, powders, tablets and liquid extracts which contains a specific kind of probiotic.

The probiotic supplements are found in specialty vitamin shops, natural health food stores and similar retailers.

Probiotic Acidophilus

According to American Cancer Society, acidophilus, also known as lactic acid bacteria or scientifically named L. acidophilus is a bacterium found in the digestive tract.

L. acidophilus is produced primarily in small intestine…

The germ is included in a variety of dairy products especially yogurt.

Acidophilus and related bacteria are considered probiotic as they maintain balance of intestine bacteria and are promoted for maintaining healthy bowels.

Health Advantages of Acidophilus

Acidophilus can be used for treating or preventing vaginal infections, diarrhea and lowering cholesterol.

The bacterium aids in lactose digestion in women who are lactose-sensitive.

Acidophilus may prevent the growth of yeast and germs which can cause cancer…

Reduction In Cholesterol

The American Cancer Society states some supporters of acidophilus believe use of the bacterium may reduce risks of cancer, particularly cancer of the colon.

The bacterium is known to neutralize carcinogens in the diet, thereby killing tumor cells.

Others claim the probiotic boosts immune system health by manufacturing vitamin K and B vitamins.

Acidophilus bacterium reduces bad cholesterol, which some proponents state is needed for tumor cells to grow.

Recommended Dosage

Eating a probiotic like yogurt contains acidophilus dosage refers to amount of live bacteria.

Nutritional experts recommend a dosage rate consisting of one billion to 15 billion bacteria.

Although some suggest a larger amount is better.

Acidophilus supplements may be consumed 1 to 3 times per day in capsule, liquid, tablet or powder from…

Probiotic Treatments

• Probiotic supplementation is useful in reducing inflammatory problems including ulcerative colitis, Crohn’s disease and ulcers caused by Helicobacter pylori bacterium.

• Probiotics are used in treating digestive maladies as irritable bowel syndrome, acid reflux, spastic colon and constipation.

• The bacterium is known to help reduce the recurrence of colorectal and bladder cancer.

• According to some research studies, yogurt is beneficial in reducing diarrhea, which is a common side effect of antibiotic use.

• Vaginal yeast infections and urinary tract infections can be reduced by use of probiotics.

• Besides digestive health, skin conditions, eczema, can be treated using probiotics.

• Probotics help alleviate respiratory infections, asthma, allergies, joint stiffness and insomnia

Probiotics Into Your Daily Diet

It’s pretty clear probiotics can support, improve and enhance good health…

While supplements are available, eating low or nonfat plain yogurt is a great way to get your daily intake of probiotics.

The fact that yogurt is a great source of important nutrients protein and calcium, which makes yogurt a better choice than supplementation…

Look for a yogurt product in particular which includes important active cultures and probiotics to help regulate your digestive system on a daily basis.

Yogurt is versatile and can be eaten for breakfast with berries.

Add a sprinkle of flaxseeds for a nice fiber boost…

Yogurt can make a great snack and dessert that unlike ice cream is much lower in fat and yet still satisfies your sweet tooth when made into a smoothie with fruit…

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Are probotics on your radar, especially if you suffer from compromised immune or digestive problems?

You probably know someone who suffers from rheumatoid arthritis, fibromyalgia, celiac disease or irritable bowel conditions…

You may know at least one person with a serious even life-threatening allergy…

Dear Friend,

These health problems often go back to a compromised immune system.

Scientists have found foods we eat are causing these problems.

The good news is there may be a solution, keep reading to find out why…

Probiotics are live good bacteria and yeasts which support your health, especially your digestive system.

We usually think of bacteria as something which causes diseases, right?

Your body is full of bacteria, good and bad.

Probiotics are called good or helpful bacteria because they help keep your gut healthy.

Food choice is vital because most women don’t have enough healthy gut flora.

In your gut, you have good flora which creates a barrier between gut and blood stream.

This barrier blocks bacteria and other harmful elements which you eat from entering your blood and rest of your body.

In fact, 80 percent of the body’s immune function occurs in the gut associated lymph tissue which are found in the walls of intestines.

Gut flora is first line of defense in this immune tissue…

And if it’s out of balance your immune system won’t be able to function properly.

Why is this imbalance a problem for women?

The problem is in the foods we choose to eat…

You see, processed foods we eat, many of which contain genetically modified ingredients or antibiotics damage the gut flora.

The antibiotics women take for their health also kill good bacteria in the gut’s lymph tissue.

Almost all doctors prescribe antibiotics, often when not needed…adding to this problem.

Add this combination between foods with antibiotics and your gut flora is imbalanced.

The only way to correct this problem is to get a dose of healthy bacteria…

Probiotics are living, beneficial bacteria.

When you consume probotics, they enter the gut and quickly start multiplying.

And help improve the immune system.

Probiotics from a variety of sources…

Fermented foods like sauerkraut, and cultured yogurt all add probiotics to your system.

Just bear in mind when you eat foods with probiotics within them, most of the bacteria are destroyed by your stomach.

Also, no food can contain all strains of beneficial bacteria you need.

That’s why many women are turning to probiotic supplements…

Probiotic supplements offer many probotics benefits, research has shown probiotics can delay and fight against cancer.

Bad bacteria in your gut produces nitrosamines which is a carcinogen…

Now, this is where good bacteria works to destroy these nitrosamines.

This process helps slow or stops the growth of cancer they can cause.

Some probiotics may stop the return of cancer once it has been successfully treated.

Probiotics benefits also may assist in increasing antioxidants in your body…

Antioxidants are compounds found in foods which neutralise or ‘mop up’ molecules called free radicals that can harm cells.

Damage caused to cells by free radicals is linked to certain diseases like cancer and cardiovascular disease.

The best sources of antioxidants are found in fruits and vegetables.

There has also been some research into the way probiotics help limit belly fat storage.

In 2010, one study tested a group of overweight women with a probiotic or a placebo.

Those who were given the probiotic reported 5 percent belly fat loss in 12 weeks.

These are just some of the probiotic benefits you can experience…

Probiotics have helped limit allergy problems, improve digestion and reduce inflammation.

Yogurt contains live cultures, the only problem is most are killed by stomach acids and not all probiotics are created equal.

In fact, many supplements don’t contain a full range of probiotics…

What is considered a good probiotic?

You want to look for probotics which contains many different strains of good bacteria.

Here are some guidelines to help you with your research:

• Lactobacillus Plantarum improves cardiovascular and digestive health
• Lactobacillus casei improves leaky gut and cardiovascular health
• Lactobacillus Acidophilus improves cholesterol levels and digestive health
• Lactobacillus Rhamnosis reduces diarrhea, supports weight loss and limits stress
• Lactobacillus Bulgaricus improves problems with lactose intolerance
• Bifidobacterium Longum supports weight loss and fights cancer
• Bifidobacterium Breve supports the growth of other healthy bacteria

Some intriguing new research has found the same bacteria colonies which affects our digestive health could also be influencing our mental health.

Several studies have shown changing gut bacteria changes stress and behavior as well.

Take a closer look at actual number of live colony forming units (CFUs) in particular pay attention to expiry dates connected via CFU numbers.

You want probotics supplements which keeps all the bacteria alive at least until the expiration date and protects bacteria from stomach acid…

Microencapsulation is one of the best options because this gives each bacteria cell a small protective layer of lipids to protect against stomach acid.

This means your digestive system gets more of the bacteria it needs for better health.

You want a good probiotic and you need the right amount, right?

Now, this is the tricky part because there is no right amount of probiotics dosage…

Every woman’s gut flora needs a different level.

Your best option is to research probiotics which serves your overall health.

As a general guide, researchers suggest a minimum of ten billion CFUs of regular probiotics and four billion CFUs if the probiotic is microencapsulated.

There’s been lots of research looking at using probiotics to maintain digestive health.

Recent research has found the right kind of gut bacteria could alter the way we process food and store fat…

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Sudden or severe pain…got a splitting headache? Headaches at times can be continuous and extremely painful.

Millions of women suffer from headaches on a regular basis.

In fact, the numbers are staggering…45 million Americans suffering from chronic headaches and did you know 28 million suffer from migraines.

Keep reading this article if you suffer from headaches this is specifically for you…

Dear Friend,

How often have you experienced headaches…

Knowing the type of headache is the first step to being able to treat it correctly and more importantly, you’ll be much closer to relief.

Before you decide to reach for the medicine cabinet, you might want to at least find out which natural remedy is better for you and for your headache relief.

Here are the best non-drug remedies for the three most common types of headaches.

Of the three main types of headaches, tension headaches are the most common…

Tension headaches pulls on the muscles, which contracts and it feels like it is literally squeezing your head.

The pain can run from one ear to other and back around.

Tension headaches are usually caused by a lack of sleep and or stress.

Natural Remedy for Tension Headaches:

Fresh ginger can easily be made at home or found at your local grocery store.

Simply finely grate or crush no more than an inch of ginger and put it in a pot of boiling water.

This homemade remedy can help reduce inflammation and ease your headache.

Ginger tea works just as good, if not better than an aspirin and is completely natural plant based remedy.

Most health stores provide peppermint oil for around $5.

Take peppermint oil and apply it to your hairline.

The cooling sensation created helps relax muscles in your head and neck.

Women who suffer from cluster headaches often describe it as an ice pack in their head…

Cluster headache pain is very concentrated, it feels like sharp stabbing pains in the head.

Cluster headaches usually occur in a cluster of days, most common in the winter months.

Natural Remedy for Cluster Headaches:

Cayenne pepper is the main ingredient found in Capsaicin cream.

Simply add a dab on your finger and apply to inside of your nostril…

Make sure to place Capsaicin cream on the side where you are experiencing pain.

Once applied allow the cream to do its job, it works by blocking pain signals.

You can find Capsaicin cream at your local health food store for around $10.

Chlorophyll is used by plants for photosynthesis…

And in the process it turns carbon dioxide and water into carbohydrates and oxygen.

Chlorophyll supplements promote the flow of oxygen to cells, while protecting cells from oxidation damage, which can naturally help with cluster headaches.

Add ten drops of liquid chlorophyll concentrate on tongue several times throughout day.

Drinking water helps with these types of headaches and can provide natural energy to get you through the day.

Migraine headaches are very debilitating and can put you in bed, unable to move for extended periods of time…

Migraines cause a throbbing pain which can be primarily on one side of your head.

As a result of this pain, you get very sensitive to light and sound.

It some cases migraine headaches can even cause nausea.

The bad news is migraines can be genetic as they are found to run in certain families…

Women are three time more likely to suffer from migraine headaches.

Experts believe migraines are a result of nerve signals being misinterpreted by the brain.

Instead of interpreting normal nerve signals for what they are, they interpret them as pain.

Natural Remedy for Migraine Headaches:

Acupressure massage has been tried and proven for thousands of years.

Acupressure massage is an ancient Chinese healing method that centers around applying pressure to certain points on the body.

The pressure is applied to help relieve pain.

You can do acupressure massages on yourself, it is very easy…

First, take your finger and place it in the groove between your first and second toe.

Press firmly, applying pressure for at least three minutes.

If you can, hold for a total of 5 minutes before letting go.

If you would prefer not to do this yourself, you can always go see a massage therapist.

Feverfew herbal supplement derives from the sunflower family…

Feverfew has been tested in clinical trials with great results.

During trials, Feverfew has shown to be a very effective treatment for migraines.

Feverfew works by decreasing the amount of inflammation in areas where there is pain.

When inflammation is reduced, it eliminates pressure on nerves.

And as a result, migraine starts to subside.

You can find feverfew in capsule form for around $12.

There are many different natural remedies for various types of headaches.

What one natural remedy can be applied to all headaches no matter what type?

That remedy is to simply change your diet, because certain foods can trigger a headache.

If you start paying closer attention to the foods you eat on a daily basis you’ll see patterns.

Keep a journal and start jotting down everything you eat for at least 7 days…

Taking note and being aware is helpful so you can track any specific foods which cause you to have an adverse reaction.

Once you identify a pattern, you’ll know which foods should be eliminated.

Here are some foods which are known to trigger headaches:

• Wine
• Caffeine or lack of it (if you drinks it regularly)
• Cheese
• Cold cuts

Headaches can also be a result of skipping meals.

Anytime you skip meals your blood sugar levels drop.

The best natural remedy is proper nutrition with plenty of water for hydration.

Eat and stay healthy, make it a point to always treat your body right…eat meals on regular time frames and never allow hunger to lead to headaches.

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