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Acidophilus

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Health confession time: I have trouble with dairy products. When I was a baby, I was seriously lactose intolerant; though I’ve grown out of it to some extent, I still have trouble from time to time. My aunt — who is a nurse — came to my rescue one day when she recommended I take acidophilus. Now when I do have a lactose problem, the acidophilus makes a HUGE difference in the duration and severity of the reaction. Acidophilus is one type of good bacteria in the human digestive system. There are more than four hundred different good bacteria; they … Continue reading →

What Are Probiotics?

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You’ve probably heard of antibiotics — the medications we use to fight off infections and illness. But do you know about probiotics? Probiotics are a supplement form of microflora — the good bacteria in our bodies. Microflora in the digestive system help the body synthesize vitamins, nutrients, and enzymes; they also help protect the digestive tract. These good bacteria help remove harmful substances from our food and our bodies. And they don’t just live in the digestive tract! Microflora can be found in the skin, the respiratory tract, and the urinary tract, too. What can influence microflora levels in the … Continue reading →

Do I Have… Lactose Intolerance

Lactose intolerance is a fairly common digestive problem – between thirty and fifty million Americans may suffer from lactose intolerance! If you are lactose intolerant, it means you have trouble digesting lactose, a sugar that is present in milk and other dairy products. Your body may lack the enzyme lactase, which breaks down these milk sugars. Your body will complain pretty loudly if you are lactose intolerant. Some symptoms: Nausea Cramps Bloating Gas Diarrhea The symptoms may appear as little as 30 minutes after eating or drinking foods that contain lactose, which is the predominant sugar in milk and many … Continue reading →