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Some of you have mentioned (in another thread) that certain of your family members have lived to ripe old ages. I am convinced without doubt that there is one thing those people all had in common - a healthy digestive tract (gut, small intestines and large intestines).
Without having about 85% of beneficial microorganism (known as 'good bacteria' versus no more than about 15% for bad bacteria) in their gut, small intestines and large intestines there is no way those people would have lived to a ripe old age. As we age our body's natural ability to maintain good bacteria at a 85% level is extremely difficult with modern processed foods and diets we are accustomed to versus that of generations ago. After about age 50 our body's beneficial or good bacteria decreases drastically, which causes all sorts of medical problems throughout the body, literally from head to toe and from heart to skin. The simple answer is to use probiotics. Doing so will eliminate many ailments and medical issues completely.
I think it would be very wise for all 'aging' people (over age 50) to start a probiotics regimen. And if you have taken antibiotics (which kills the good bacteria), it's absolutely necessary...
If you are unfamiliar with probiotics, read up on it. Learn why the word 'Probiotic' stems from the Greek for "in favour of life"! It will almost certainly make a huge difference in [the rest of] your life.
I've taken probiotics for many years. Udo's brand is an excellent one, from health food stores. Or, a good quality yogurt (not the commercial kinds with flavorings from supermarkets, but those found at health food stores) with a variety of cultures in them.
Other sources are unpasteurized cheeses, unpasteurized buttermilk, sauerkraut (not canned, as all the enzymes and probiotics will have been pasteurized/dead), and an overlooked one eaten by the Japanese for centuries, miso (a variety, made from brown rice, or millet, or barley).
I've taken probiotics for many years. Udo's brand is an excellent one, from health food stores. Or, a good quality yogurt (not the commercial kinds with flavorings from supermarkets, but those found at health food stores) with a variety of cultures in them.
Other sources are unpasteurized cheeses, unpasteurized buttermilk, sauerkraut (not canned, as all the enzymes and probiotics will have been pasteurized/dead), and an overlooked one eaten by the Japanese for centuries, miso (a variety, made from brown rice, or millet, or barley).
Will keep yogurt in my life as long as it's availabe. Never looked to get probiotics any other way. Because we tend toward high fiber, brown rice, wheatgerm...diet never had to think about it.
Will keep yogurt in my life as long as it's availabe. Never looked to get probiotics any other way. Because we tend toward high fiber, brown rice, wheatgerm...diet never had to think about it.
Unfortunately yogurt (with the necessary live active cultures) doesn't provide the needed levels or number of strains of probiotics. Nor the ability for the microorganisms to pass any significant number of cultures beyond the stomach into the small and large intestines.
Do you have any of these Symptoms of Probiotic Imbalance? (Betcha do!)
When microflora become imbalanced, an incredible variety of symptoms can result. Probiotics have been found to be helpful in easing numerous symptoms and conditions:
Abdominal pain
Acne, rosacea (chronic)
ADD (attention deficit disorder)
All allergies
All autoimmune diseases
Asthma
Autism
Bad breath
Bloating, flatulence, and gas
Chronic fatigue syndrome
Constipation
Cold sores (herpes)
Cramps
Diarrhea
Dyslexia
Ear infections (chronic)
Eczema
Emphysema
Endometriosis
Fatigue
Fibromyalgia
Food allergies, such as gluten intolerance and sensitivity to sugar
Gum disease
Headaches, migraines
Hyperactivity
Infant dermatitis
Increased PMS (pre-menstrual syndrome), peri-menopause, or menopause symptoms
Infertility
Intestinal tract inflammation (chronic enteritis)
Irregular bowel movements
Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS)
Irritability
Joint aches
Lactose intolerance
Learning disabilities
Lowered immune response
Lyme disease
Nail problems (tinea)
Other inflammatory conditions
Patchy white areas on skin (vitiligo)
Prostate inflammation
Psoriasis
Sinusitis (chronic)
Stuffy nose, increased mucous
Thrush
Upper respiratory infections (chronic)
Urinary tract infections (chronic)
Viral infections (i.e. hepatitis, herpes, human papillomavirus [HPV])
Yeast infections
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