{"id":680,"date":"2017-04-26T15:19:48","date_gmt":"2017-04-26T15:19:48","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/uni-vite.com\/microbiotic\/?page_id=680"},"modified":"2019-10-02T13:37:32","modified_gmt":"2019-10-02T13:37:32","slug":"health-conditions","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/uni-vite.com\/microbiotic\/health-conditions\/","title":{"rendered":"Health conditions"},"content":{"rendered":"
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How probiotics can help health conditions<\/h1>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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Hippocrates, the father of modern medicine, believed that \u00e2\u20ac\u0153All disease begins in the gut\u00e2\u20ac\u009d<\/strong><\/em>.<\/span> Recent research is proving that this is substantially correct.<\/h4>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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\n\tYour digestive system is a sequence of organs that convert food into the nutrients you need and eliminates unused waste material. If the digestive system is compromised, the body may be inadequately nourished or unable to rid itself of waste-building toxicity that can lead to illness.<\/p>\n

The digestive system or gastrointestinal (GI) tract, begins at the mouth, includes the (o)esophagus, stomach, small intestine, large intestine (also known as the colon) and the rectum.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Probiotics have been shown to have an effect on the following conditions. References are listed below.<\/span><\/h3>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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Probiotics for CANDIDA and THRUSH<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Probiotics help against Candida \u00e2\u20ac\u201c and therefore Thrush \u00e2\u20ac\u201c in two ways. They replace the beneficial bacteria that were reduced when the candida overgrowth started and they inhibit the growth of candida through anti-fungal compounds secreted by the bacteria. The bacteria also create lactic and acetic acid that help maintain your stomach acidity.<\/p>\n

A study published in the US Library of Medicine demonstrates the effectiveness of probiotic therapy in the treatment of fungal colonization of the GI tract.<\/p>\n

Candida albicans<\/em>\u00c2\u00a0is a yeast-shaped fungus and whilst usually harmless, can over-grow in the mouth, throat or vagina. \u00c2\u00a0Infections\u00c2\u00a0<\/em>can spread to infect other organs.<\/p>\n

Candidiasis is linked to several other conditions, including: chronic fatigue syndrome, arthritis, irritable bowel syndrome and allergies.<\/p>\n

Normally your gut flora have a natural resistance to\u00c2\u00a0Candida<\/em>\u00c2\u00a0but this can be reduced during or after antibiotics, by a compromised immune system or sometimes in cases of diabetes. Antibiotics have the ability to disrupt the bacterial populations within the gut, a condition called dysbiosis. This then leads to the overgrowth of harmful micro-organisms like\u00c2\u00a0Candida albicans<\/em>.<\/p>\n

Probiotics like Lactobacillus acidophilus<\/em> can stimulate the immune system to inhibit Candida<\/em> and cut down the extent and duration of a Candida overgrowth. When combined with anti-fungal drugs, probiotics can reduce the risk of recurrence or even eliminate the condition.<\/p>\n

By reducing the pH of the vaginal tract, probiotic bacteria also make it a hostile environment for yeast growth.<\/p>\n

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Probiotics for DIARRHOEA<\/strong>, including travellers’ diarrhoea<\/h3>\n

Diarrhoea can be caused by bowel infection (gastroenteritis)\u00c2\u00a0which in turn can be caused by a virus\u00c2\u00a0<\/strong>(such as\u00c2\u00a0norovirus), by bacteria\u00c2\u00a0(<\/strong>such as E. coli picked up from contaminated food) or by\u00c2\u00a0a parasite\u00c2\u00a0<\/strong>(often spread in contaminated water and caught in areas with poor hygiene). This is often known as travellers’ diarrhoea.<\/p>\n

Diarrhoea causes dysbiosis – an imbalance in the gut microflora, with too few beneficial bacteria and an overgrowth of harmful micro-organisms. Dysbiosis then increases gut permeability and inflammation of the intestine.<\/p>\n

Supplementing with probiotics encourages the \u00e2\u20ac\u02dcgood\u00e2\u20ac\u2122 live bacteria to colonise in the gut and crowd out the pathogens, thereby helping\u00c2\u00a0to reduce the duration and severity of, or prevent, diarrhoea. Indeed studies show that the beneficial live bacteria may help to protect the gut epithelium from further invasion.<\/p>\n

Researchers have therefore concluded that probiotic (live good bacteria) supplements are a useful addition to rehydration therapy in\u00c2\u00a0managing acute infectious diarrhoea. They have the greatest effect if given as soon as possible after the onset of diarrhoea.<\/p>\n

In cases of foreign travel<\/strong> it is recommended to take a probiotic supplement before and during the visit<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

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Probiotics for IBS (Irritable Bowel Syndrome)<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) is common, affecting more women than men, and between 8% and 13% of all women at some point. Symptoms may come and go and no-one is quite sure what causes it.<\/p>\n

IBS symptoms are a mixture of belly discomfort or pain, bloating and trouble with bowel habits. Although it is different from, and doesn\u00e2\u20ac\u2122t develop into, the much more serious Inflammatory Bowel Disease, IBS can be a long-lasting problem that interferes with your lifestyle.<\/p>\n

Some studies suggest that the colon gets hypersensitive, overreacting to mild stimulation. Instead of slow, rhythmic muscle\u00c2\u00a0movements, the bowel muscles spasm \u00e2\u20ac\u201c which can cause diarrhoea or constipation.<\/p>\n

Other studies suggest that certain bacteria in the bowels may lead to the condition.<\/p>\n

Because IBS happens in women much more often than in men, some believe hormones may play a role, although this has not yet been borne out.<\/p>\n

IBS can be triggered by certain foods like peppers, red wine, wheat, milk, certain drugs and emotional stress.<\/p>\n

The symptoms may be relieved by:<\/p>\n