in our colon and digestive tracks form an important part of our immune defense system, key to thousands of metabolic functions in our body. Good bacteria colonies in the colon are fragile and easily disrupted by antibiotics, steroids, hydrotherapy and intense colon cleansing. When the colon is depleted of its natural good bacteria population, your body may experience lowered immunity, poorer digestion, constipation, allergies, skin break-outs and bad breath, to name a few. This article provides easy guidance on restoring good bacteria to the colon to reach optimum health.
Instructions
1. Eat yogurt. Be aware of the type of yogurt you choose. Sugar kills good bacteria and encourages bad bacteria growth and yeast proliferation. Go with yogurts that use only natural sweeteners like agave nectar, honey and juices, or go plain and add your own honey or raisins. The label must indicate the product contains live active bacteria culture. You can also drink kefir or lighter yogurt drinks. Tart frozen yogurt could also help you achieve your goal of restoring good digestive bacteria--remember to go low with the sugar.
2. Take probiotic supplements twice daily on an empty stomach. These can be purchase online (see Resources). These often combine all strains of bacteria that replenish both small and flora. The strains of bacteria specifically for the large intestine and colon include B. bifidum, L. bulgaricus, S. thermophilus, Bifidobacterium longum, Bifidobacterium bifidum and Saccharomyces boulardii. The more common and commercially available acidophilus strains are more beneficial to the small intestine.
3. Remove or lower any intake of tobacco, caffeine and sugar for a month, or until your colon returns to normal health (when you start experiencing flatulence and increased bowl function).
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