Featured Topics: Probiotics
Why Bowel Bacteria Might Be Key to Lower Cholesterol – Informed Opinion
Written by Patrick B. Massey, MD, PhD. Study shows that those with moderately elevated cholesterol levels, who take a good probiotic on a daily basis, would reduce their risk of heart attack or stroke by 58%, which in direct medical costs, would save millions of...
Probiotics Prove Effective as Adjunctive Treatment for Gum Disease
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. A probiotic lozenge reduced the risk of gum disease by 40% over those in a control group. Statistics from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention state that 47.2% of American adults (64.7 million) have mild, moderate or severe...
Probiotic Supplementation During Pregnancy Shows Promise in Helping with Eczema
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. Children of pregnant women given a probiotic, had a 38% decreased risk of an indicator of eczema. Eczema is a chronic skin infection more commonly referred to as atopic dermatitis that starts in the early years of life. It is...
Probiotics Improve Lung Health in Physically Healthy Adults
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. Taking a probiotic daily reduced the risk of upper respiratory tract infection by 27%. Upper respiratory tract infections, mostly the common cold, are associated with significant economic costs (1). Most adults contract 2 to 3 colds...
Gastrointestinal Problems Increase Symptoms of Autism
Written by Tatjana Djakovic, Staff Writer. In a study of 58 autistic children, an imbalance of beneficial bacteria was found and the researchers believe that digestive problems contribute to autistic behavior problems. Autism is a developmental disorder that is...
Probiotics May Help Offset Drug-Associated Diarrhea – Informed Opinion
Written by Patrick B. Massey, M.D., Ph.D. A number of medical studies over the past decade have suggested that probiotics can prevent or at least significantly reduce the risk of C. difficile infection in patients taking antibiotics. Bacteria-killing antibiotics have...
‘Good’ Bacteria Provides Us with Many Benefits – Informed Opinion
Written by Patrick Massey, MD, PhD, Daily Herald Columnist. A recent study suggests that probiotics may help prevent (and treat) food-borne infections. Can beneficial bacteria protect us from pathological bacteria? According to a recent medical study, the answer seems...
Probiotics For Childhood Constipation
Written by Jessica Patella, ND. In research with 20 children, those taking a probiotic reduced abdominal pain episodes by 55%. It is estimated the prevalence of chronic constipation in children may be as high as 22.5% (1). Chronic constipation is characterized by...
Women’s Health Interview, October 2010 – Informed Opinion
By Neil Levin, CCN, DANLA. Health problems can come from environmental pollutants and pharmaceuticals. Soy isoflavones and probiotics are helpful. Hormone therapy leads to increased homone dependent cancer. Women’s biggest health challenges tend to be related to three...
Study Shows Probiotics Influence Intestinal Gene Activity
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. In a small study, probiotics given had beneficial effect on genes regulating hormones, blood pressure, and wound healing. Our intestines are the centerpiece of our overall well-being as they are the site of nutrient absorption as...
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