"All disease begins in the gut"
Hippocrates said this over 2,000 years ago, and we are just now finding out how very right he was.
The Benefits of Probiotics
Whole volumes
of scientific research have been dedicated to the research of
probiotics. But you don't have to be a scientist to understand how they
work. For starters, you need to get the idea that all microorganisms are
bad out of your head. We get inundated with reports that bacteria,
viruses and other microscopic organisms are wreaking havoc with our
health. And to some degree that is true.
Watch out for Antibiotics
But, as you
know, the universe has ways of keeping things in balance – a Yin for
every Yang. And probiotics are the “good guy” bacteria that wage war
against intruders and help your body process the foods that you eat. As
you can see, the probiotic benefits your body gets from these bacteria
are pretty significant.
The
probiotics in your digestive system work by co-digesting with your
internal organs. As food enters your digestive system these little
helpers go to work. And they stay pretty busy. As they digest the foods
you eat, they secrete compounds that are immediately absorbed by our
bodies. Amino acids, Vitamin B, Vitamin C and a whole host of other
compounds are absorbed into your body as a result of the hard work that
probiotics do on a day-to-day basis.
Watch out for Antibiotics
Since doctors
love to freely prescribe antibiotics for every runny nose, it's
important to know how these drugs can sap your probiotic levels. You
see, antibiotics don't discriminate. They will wipe out the bacteria
causing your cold, but they will also wipe out your probiotics. With
this in mind, it's wise to avoid antibiotics when possible. And if you
must take any, be sure to rebuild your probiotic levels by taking some
probiotic supplements as soon as your antibiotic course is over.
To increase
the probiotic levels in your digestive system you can ingest fermented foods, like
sauerkraut, coconut, and kefir. Or order Prescript Probiotics offered at Natural Healing Tools.