|
21 st Century Probiotics by Ann Louise Gittleman, Ph.D., C.N.S. |
 |
"The human body , although created with a proper ratio of good to bad bacteria, frequently alters the ratio of bacteria as a result of today's modern lifestyle. 'The use of antibiotics inhibits not only bad bacteeria but also good bacteria, thus permitting bad bacteria, to invade the GI tract and multiply in high numbers that disturb the delicate balance between the good and bad bacteria. This balance also is upset by the use of oral contraceptives, steroids, exposure to radiation through x-rays and radiation therapies, excessive consumption of chlorinated water, the consumption of refined sugars and other refined foods, poor digestion, poor elimination of waste, stress, an unhealthy diet, etc.
Scientists have determined that when the delicate balance between good and bad bacteria is adversely altered, the body is overloaded with toxins and disease. According to imminent healthcare professionals, toxins emanating from the GI tract are the cause of most chronic diseases and illnesses. Scientists also have determined that there are many negative health effects that stem from the loss of probiotics, inclusing the lack of recirculation of female hormes such as estrogen and the overgrowth of detrimental, disease-causing bacteria and yeasts such as Candida albicans, Straphylococcus aureus, E. coli, Yersinia enterocolitis, Clostridium difficile, etc.
We know the even antibiotics, one of the wonder drugs of the 20th Century, have limitations and their frequent use and misuse often lead to ill health. There are a growing number of microorganisms that have developed partial or total resistance to some antibiotics. Further , wide -sprectrum antibiotics cannot distinguish between the "bad" and "good" bacteria and they kill both the good along with the bac. This indiscriminate killing of bacteria may be the worst side effects of antibiotics." |
|
|
