How to Customize Probiotics

Antibiotics have taken over our bodies. At the slightest inkling of infection, antibiotics are prescribed. Antibiotics are also in our food. With the prevalence of antibiotics, our microfloras, the natural balance of bacteria in our bodies, are suffering. The results are various unwelcome ailments such as UTIs (Urinary Tract Infections), IBS (Irritable Bowel Syndrome) and colds, just to name a few. Researchers believe antibiotics kill everything insight, including the beneficial bacteria we need to stay healthy. Probiotics replenish the beneficial bacteria that are killed with antibiotics and an unhealthy lifestyle. When your microflora is restored, your body is better able to fight off infections and break the relapse cycle that sometimes results from repeat doses of antibiotics.

Things You'll Need

• Probiotic supplements

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Instructions

How to Customize Probiotics

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  Identify your ailment. Are you suffering from stomach aches or is your discomfort further south? Women regularly suffer from genitourinary complications, such as UTIs and yeast infections. If your stomach is the problem, you could be suffering from stomach upset due to antibiotics or diarrhea caused by eating and drinking in foreign countries. If you are having difficulty pin pointing the cause of your problem, consult your physician for further guidance.

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  Select the probiotic that fights against the bacteria that is overwhelming your microflora. For example, if you are suffering from upset stomach due to antibiotics, research shows that the probiotic strands S. cerevisiae boulardii, Lactobacillus rhamnosus GG and Bacillus coagulans GBI-30 can help ease the negative symptoms related to antibiotic use. If you can't idenitfy the probiotic you need, ask your physician.

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  Visit your local health food store. Using a generic probiotic may not ease your troubles. For example a probiotic for IBS will probably not be effective against bacterial vaginosis or eczema. A health food store will generally carry a large selection of more specific probiotics. A health food store representative should be able to help you find a probiotic that is geared towards your problem and approved by your physician.

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  Take probiotics as recommended. Some probiotics can be increased gradually for daily maintenance. Read the directions and if you have questions contact the manufacturer or your physician.