Restoration of Friendly Intestinal Flora
"Death begins in the colon." Ilya Mechnikov, famous bacteriologist and
Nobel Laureate
Your intestinal tract is home to around 100 trillion microorganisms, and
not all of them are friendly. They enter your body with the food you
eat, the water you drink, and the air you breathe. Friendly bacteria
keep the bowel clean and hold the unfriendly bacteria in check.
This helps to create a balance that minimizes putrefaction and
fermentation, the producers of excess gas and bad odors. Nearly all
cooked foods, especially overcooked foods, are inadequate for feeding
friendly intestinal bacteria, whereas raw foods encourage the
establishment and maintenance of balanced intestinal flora.
Friendly bacteria enhance digestion and nutrient absorption, improve
bowel regularity and support natural immunity. Beneficial bacteria help
to produce B vitamins (folic acid, niacin, riboflavin, B12, B 6, and
pantothenic acid); aid in predigestion of proteins and formation of free
amino acids; help predigest lactose; and have anticholesteremic and
antilipidemic effects. Of all the things that alter the flora in the
colon, medications are the most powerful. Broad spectrum antibiotics are
the worst of these offenders.
The killing off of friendly bacteria by them can cause inflammation of
the intestinal wall and overgrowth of yeast organisms. Many medications
such as hormones, birth-control pills, painkillers, antacids, etc. also
destroy friendly bacteria. "When the floral balance in the intestinal
tract is upset, it is very difficult for the person to return to optimal
health". Bernard Jensen, D.C. Luc De Schepper, MD, PhD states: "We are
currently witnessing a virtual epidemic of Candidiasis.
Only a few years ago, yeast diseases were called the disease of the
future. The doctors reviewing the recent literature will conclude that
the future is now here!" When yeast overgrows, immune system mechanisms
are depleted or the normal lining of the intestinal tract is damaged,
the body can absorb yeast cells, and various toxins. As a result, bodily
processes may be significantly disrupted, resulting in the development
of the yeast syndrome.
This syndrome is characterized by "feeling sick all over". Fatigue,
allergies, immune system malfunction, depression, chemical
sensitivities, and digestive disturbances (constipation, diarrhea,
bloating, abdominal pain) are just some of the symptoms. Would you like
a second opinion?
Read
this article on WebMD If you are
suffering from mood swings, deep depression, mental fatigue, urinary or
vaginal infection, arthritis, IBS or spastic colon, PMS or craving for
sweets you have typical symptoms of Candidiasis.
We, at Miami Holistic Center will recommend a natural
anti-Candida program, which includes:
• The Candida Control Diet
• Natural supplements that support detoxification by promoting
elimination, improve your digestion, provide nutritional support
• Natural anti-yeast agents
• Restoration of friendly intestinal flora of the body
• Implantation of friendly flora in the colon and vagina
• Acupuncture to relieve stress, depression, allergy, pain and abdominal
spasms, suppress sweet cravings and appetite.