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"To summarize, if your bowels are not working optimally, here are a few things that might help: • You can have a digestive analysis to measure the amounts of digestive enzymes, glucuronidase, healthy bacteria, and unhealthy bacteria or yeast in your gut. Most specialty labs (see chapter 6) will provide herbal recommendations for overgrowth of bacteria or yeast and will measure the amount of glucuronidase in the stool. Organic acid tests from your urine can detect toxins from various bacteria and yeasts. • Use digestive enzymes." - Phuli Cohan, The Natural Hormone Makeover: 10 Steps to Rejuvenate Your Health and Rediscover Your Inner Glow (Get the book.)

"When you develop inflammatory bowel disease, it's because your body failed to tolerate these healthy bacteria or other proteins in your intestines. If you got IBD because of bacterial overgrowth, your bowel contents were contaminated by either invasive bacteria from food poisoning (E. coli, S. typhi) or unfriendly bacteria that grew wildly because of bad diet. In a normal scenario, contaminated foods will give you fever, inflammation, bloody stools, and diarrhea, but after your body clears the invasive bacteria, those symptoms disappear." - James Dowd and Diane Stafford, The Vitamin D Cure (Get the book.)

"The two main healthy bacteria in the colon are lactobacilli and bifidus bacteria. This healthy bacteria keeps the harmful bacteria in check. They also ferment the soluble fiber in food, which nourishes the cells of the large intestine, stimulating healing and reducing the development of intestinal cancer and inhibiting the growth of yeast and disease-causing bacteria. Good bacterium also helps our body make many of our B vitamins. Oops! Pardon My Gas..." - Jan Lovejoy, Get Balanced-the Natural Way to Better Health with Superfoods (Get the book.)

"The first scientist to identify a healthy bacteria, which is now classified as a probiotic, was Louis Pasteur, a French scientist. Pasteur identified Lactobacillus in the 1850s. This bacteria was found to occur naturally in yogurt and improved the health of people who ate it. Discovery: Bacteria Can Help You In the early 1900s, a predecessor of Pasteur's, Russian immunologist Dr. Eli Metchnikoff, suggested that a synergistic interaction exists between bacteria and their host. Metchnikoff noted the longevity of Bulgarian peasants who ate a lot of yogurt." - Allison Tannis, Probiotic Rescue: How You can use Probiotics to Fight Cholesterol, Cancer, Superbugs, Digestive Complaints and More (Get the book.)

"Probiotics are healthy bacteria that promote good digestion, and help control dysbiotic gut flora, such as Candida. Probiotics are abundant in yogurt, but much greater amounts are present in supplements. Probiotics are of special importance for any child who has recently taken antibiotics. Antibiotics kill both good and bad gut bacteria, and can therefore destroy the healthy flora that the GI system needs. Probiotics control Candida by crowding out the yeast fungi, or by directly attacking it, with the probiotic constituent Saccharomyces boulardii." - Kenneth Bock, Healing the New Childhood Epidemics: Autism, ADHD, Asthma, and Allergies: The Groundbreaking Program for the 4-A Disorders (Get the book.) "Antibiotics, for example, commonly destroy healthy bacteria in the gut, and this can lead to yeast overgrowth. Yeast overgrowth then adds to the immune load, and also contributes to intestinal hyperpermeability. The damage to the intestines that's done by yeast overgrowth can then extend beyond the gut, and become a factor in inhalant allergies. Many inhalant allergies, in fact, are more rooted in gut problems than in airway problems. This phenomenon was recently proven in an animal experiment, in which mice that had been given antibiotics became substantially more allergic to inhaled mold." - Kenneth Bock, Healing the New Childhood Epidemics: Autism, ADHD, Asthma, and Allergies: The Groundbreaking Program for the 4-A Disorders (Get the book.) "I had to do this very carefully, though, because antibiotics are often harmful for kids with ADHD, Asperger's, and autism, because they kill healthy bacteria and promote yeast overgrowth in the gastrointestinal tract. They can also increase mercury toxification. In fact, it's not uncommon for kids to first show symptoms of autism-spectrum disorders after they've gone on a long course of antibiotics. To prevent the possibility of the antibiotics causing yeast overgrowth, or intestinal candidiasis, I gave Kevin the antifungal drug nystatin." - Kenneth Bock, Healing the New Childhood Epidemics: Autism, ADHD, Asthma, and Allergies: The Groundbreaking Program for the 4-A Disorders (Get the book.)

"The two main healthy bacteria in the colon are lactobacilli and bifidus bacteria. This healthy bacteria keeps the harmful bacteria in check. They also ferment the soluble fiber in food, which nourishes the cells of the large intestine, stimulating healing and reducing the development of intestinal cancer and inhibiting the growth of yeast and disease-causing bacteria. Good bacterium also helps our body make many of our B vitamins. Oops! Pardon My Gas..." - Jan Lovejoy, Get Balanced-the Natural Way to Better Health with Superfoods (Get the book.)

"The Vitamin D Cure is your easy recipe for healthy bacteria and for a healthy physical relationship with bacteria. The Vitamin D Cure eating plan can be a helpful partner in your quest for health, or it can be a barrier. Give yourself a green light to lots of vegetables—the more, the better. They have the highest concentrations of antioxidants, vitamins, and minerals of any foods available today, minus the substances associated with cancer development, and they generate body-friendly bacteria. As a bonus, these foods contain almost no calories." - James Dowd and Diane Stafford, The Vitamin D Cure (Get the book.)

"Colon hydrotherapy, even when done frequently, does not wash out friendly bowel flora. healthy bacteria are constantly being introduced into the colon from the small intestine. Colon walls, just like the lining in our mouths, are composed of soft tissue and are not harmed by the introduction of water any more than our mouths are." - Ron Garner, Conscious Health: A Complete Guide to Wellness Through Natural Means (Get the book.)

"CLEANSE AND FORTIFY PROGRAM Individuals who have very toxic bodies from years of poor food choices, heavy antibiotic use, or exposure to heavy environmental pollution, or who suspect heavy metal toxicity need to cleanse their entire digestive systems and recolo-nize them with healthy bacteria. Toxins, certain drugs, fungus, and chemicals in the body can interfere with the body's abilities to properly digest, absorb, and assimilate nutrients that are essential to sustaining life and health." - Tom Bohager, Everything You Need to Know About Enzymes to Treat Everything from Digestive Problems and Allergies to Migraines and Arthritis (Get the book.)

"Equally important, these healthy bacteria need fertilizer in the form of prebi-otics. The most beneficial are fructo-oligosaacharides, better known as FOS. Need help remembering their name? Just think of them as Friends of Steve (FOS); they'll soon be friends of yours! Some of the most common are inulin, derived from chicory, and yacon, an Andean root vegetable that is a cousin of the sunflower. Available powdered or as a syrup, yacon has the remarkable property of being sweet without being absorbed by the body as a sugar is." - Dr. Steven R. Gundry, Dr. Gundry's Diet Evolution: Turn Off the Genes That Are Killing You - And Your Waistline - And Drop the Weight for Good (Get the book.)

"When we looked at her gut environment with a stool analysis, we found there weren't any of the normal healthy bacteria growing, her gut lining was inflamed, and some strangers had taken up residence in her gut, including yeasts and odd bacteria. A gut is a veritable ecosystem—like a rain forest. There are over five hundred species of bacteria living there weighing in at a whopping three pounds. There is more bacterial DNA in your body than human DNA. All of them need to be in balance and in the right place (mostly in your large intestine) for your gut to function properly." - Mark Hyman MD, The UltraMind Solution: Fix Your Broken Brain by Healing Your Body First (Get the book.)

"The use of digestive enzymes and acid supplements to aid the digestive process, as well as bowel flora supplements to introduce healthy bacteria back into the intestines, are also recommended. Raw fruit and vegetable intake, which provides more fluid and fiber for the colon, should be increased. Regular exercise, rest, and the reduction of emotional stress are also important. A primary key to improving our health is improving our digestion; health begins in the stomach. Good bowel management leads to improved health. of tunnel ion due to I wastes Figure 7." - Ron Garner, Conscious Health: A Complete Guide to Wellness Through Natural Means (Get the book.)

"But lacking a complete set of these healthy bacteria can interfere with food digestion and fighting off illness and inflammation. In inflammatory bowel disease studies, researchers reintroduce these positive bacteria and allow them to repopulate the gut. Like other natural supplements—such as vitamin D and antioxidants, which modulate pro-inflammatory cytokines—probiotics often produce their own anti-inflammatory chemicals." - Donna Jackson Nakazawa, The Autoimmune Epidemic (Get the book.)

"Good" bacteria (also referred to as friendly bacteria, healthy bacteria, digestive flora, or intestinal flora) take residence in the colon shortly after birth and are passed on through mothers milk. Trillions of these bacteria live, multiply, and help fight off infection. Although a small number of harmful bacteria may be present, they are far outnumbered by the good bacteria keeping them in check. However, antibiotics reduce the number of healthy bacteria, thus allowing the bad bacteria and Candida to thrive." - Dr. Edward F. Group III, DC, ND, DACBN, Health Begins in the Colon (Get the book.)

"Almost all naturally fermented foods are health promoting. The healthy bacteria lactobacilli are heavily involved in the fermentation process, and kimchi is a potent source of these healthy "probiotics." Various members of the lactobacillus class of healthy bacteria have been found to support and improve immunity in a number of studies. They help control inflammation, which is an essential feature of so many degenerative diseases, including heart disease. And on top of that, they're essential in maintaining a healthy digestive system. So kimchi is a superstar in the world of healthy foods." - Jonny Bowden, Ph.D., C.N.S., The 150 Healthiest Foods on Earth: The Surprising, Unbiased Truth About What You Should Eat and Why (Get the book.)

"Fiber also helps prevent constipation, promotes the growth of healthy bacteria in your intestinal tract, and may reduce your risk of developing colon cancer. Fiber does all this and has no calories. What a bargain! Make sure you include several items from the "Good Sources of Soluble Fiber" (page 96) at every meal. You will find some delicious ways to enjoy these carbohydrates in chapter 6." - Steven V. Joyal, What Your Doctor May Not Tell You About Diabetes: An Innovative Program to Prevent, Treat, and Beat This Controllable Disease (Get the book.)

"Clear out the bad bugs, eliminate food allergens, support digestion with enzymes, add in healthy bacteria or probiotics, prebiotics (fiber fertilizer for probiotics), healing nutrients, and learn to find the pause button so your second brain can relax too. This is an easy, clear, and simple process that, if followed, can achieve dramatic results quickly, not only for your brain and mood, but also for your overall health and well-being." - Mark Hyman MD, The UltraMind Solution: Fix Your Broken Brain by Healing Your Body First (Get the book.)

"In my experience, most people who are Spent do not have enough healthy bacteria in their guts.This can manifest itself in a number of ways?from chronic indigestion, gas, bloating, and abdominal pain to irritable bowel syndrome or other digestive disturbances (as you now know, IBS can also be a result of gluten intolerance). Most of us have unhealthily low levels because of frequent antibiotic use—often from childhood years, when we were prescribed penicillin or amoxicillin for acne, every sore throat, ear infection, and runny nose." - Frank Lipman, Mollie Doyle, Spent: Revive: Stop Feeling Spent and Feel Great Again (Get the book.)

"Put back healthy bacteria with probiotics. ??Helped him digest his food with enzymes. :* Replaced the missing nutrients and coenzymes to help his genes work better. '?Added back zinc, magnesium, folate, B12, B6, vitamin A, and vitamin D. • ?Gave him brain-supporting omega-3 fats. * Gave him coenzyme Q10 to help his mitochondria return to normal. ??Helped him detoxify and reduce oxidative stress. • ?" - Mark Hyman MD, The UltraMind Solution: Fix Your Broken Brain by Healing Your Body First (Get the book.)

"I think the best way to get those healthy bacteria working for you is to eat a well-balanced diet with cheese and yogurt, which are full of natural bacteria that can work for you, in addition to nuts, fruits, and vegetables." - J. Douglas Bremner, Before You Take that Pill: Why the Drug Industry May Be Bad for Your Health (Get the book.)

"He had a leaky gut, which was very inflamed, and he had three species of yeast but no healthy bacteria growing in his inner tube of life, his intestines. Urine tests showed very high levels of D-lactate-an indicator of overgrowth of bacteria in the small intestine. He was deficient in zinc, magnesium, manganese, B12, vitamin A, vitamin D, and omega-3 fats. He had trouble making energy in his mitochondria (common in autistic children). The loss of energy in his cells led to his brain losing energy, so it couldn't do its job." - Mark Hyman MD, The UltraMind Solution: Fix Your Broken Brain by Healing Your Body First (Get the book.)

"Cut down to one clove daily after two weeks and eat unflavored yogurt daily to reestablish healthy bacteria in your gut. Take one caspsule of Culturelle daily for one month. This will restore healthy bacteria into the intestinal tract. (See Chapter 17 Gastrointestinal Diseases for information about Culterelle). Viruses Dr. Madeleine Mumcuoglu of Israel has invented a wonderful treatment for viral infections. This is an extract of elderberries called Sambucol." - James A. Howenstine, A Physician's Guide to Natural Health Products That Work (Get the book.)

"Take Probiotics Many things can deplete or destroy our normal healthy bacteria. These include a poor diet, alcohol, antibiotics, acid-blocking drugs, stress, and infections. Probiotic supplements are simply capsules of purified beneficial bacteria. Although yogurt is fine, it cannot provide adequate quantities of bacteria by itself. For six weeks, replace the healthy bacteria as follows: • Look for reputable, refrigerated brands of mixed flora, including healthy bacteria such as Lactobacillus acidophilus, Lactobacillus rhamnosis, and/or Bifidobacteria bifidum." - Mark Hyman, M.D., Ultraprevention : The 6-Week Plan That Will Make You Healthy for Life (Get the book.)

"Various members of the lactobacillus class of healthy bacteria have been found to support and improve immunity in a number of studies. They help control inflammation, which is an essential feature of so many degenerative diseases, including heart disease. And on top of that, they're essential in maintaining a healthy digestive system. So kimchi is a superstar in the world of healthy foods. According to a comprehensive review in the ISHS Acta Honiculturae #482, it has demonstrated antioxidant, antimutagenic, and anticarcinogenic activities." - Jonny Bowden, Ph.D., C.N.S., The 150 Healthiest Foods on Earth: The Surprising, Unbiased Truth About What You Should Eat and Why (Get the book.)

"What's the Story? Soybeans are legumes that grow in pods and have edible seeds. The seeds can come in a variety of colors such as green, brown, yellow, or black. Soy is very versatile and is consumed in a variety of different ways: as young green soybeans (edamame), dried, soy milk, soy nuts, tempeh, soy flour, tofu, and many more. A Serving of Food Lore... The soybean is thought to have'originated in China. Records dating back to the eleventh century b.c. showed early cultivation in northern China. The soybean was revered as one of the five sacred grains essential to existence." - David W. Grotto, RD, LDN, 101 Foods That Could Save Your Life! (Get the book.)

"Antibiotics destroy the healthy bacteria in your digestive tract that are important for good health. Ground flaxseeds provide an adequate amount of fiber for regulation and essential fatty acids. Mix 2 tbsp with food or take it with a glass of water. Avoid junk foods, which have high amounts of toxins that contribute to acne formation. Simple carbohydrates and sugars encourage oil production and feed bacteria and yeast. Also, the sugar-regulating hormone insulin increases skin inflammation. Avoid food allergens such as wheat, milk, and corn and any foods to which you may be intolerant." - Marshall Editions, 1000 Cures for 200 Ailments: Integrated Alternative and Conventional Treatments for the Most Common Illnesses (Get the book.)

"The lactose, or sugar, in milk seems to protect your colon with healthy bacteria. But go slow on other dairy products. Cheese, buttermilk, and butter may slightly raise your risk of colorectal cancer. Be choosy about oils. To follow a low-fat diet, you would naturally use oils in moderation. Research, however, shows olive oil may be protective against colon cancer. Corn and saf-flower oil, on the other hand, may increase your risk. Battle cancer with the pick of the crop Fruits, vegetables, and grains may be your most important weapons in the war on cancer." - The Editors of FC&A, Unleash the Inner Healing Power of Foods (Get the book.)

"Probiotics (the healthy bacteria that should be in your intestines). You may have heard the glib statement, "as long as you eat a balanced diet, then you will get all of the nutrients you need.'To say that all of the above is in the average western diet is plain crazy. Every single study for the past 75 years is showing a steady decline in nutrients in foods (even organic foods). What your doctor may not know about the so-called "balanced diet." Nutritionist Dr." - Robert Redfern, The Miracle Enzyme Is Serrapeptase (Get the book.)

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