The Real Probiotic

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The Real Probiotic

• Dr. Anthony Wallace, CALA, ND
• Executive Administrator
• P.C.D.I. Healthcare and Consultants of Texas
  L.L.C

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Disclaimer

• This course is used to educate the community
  regarding probiotic therapy. This course is not
  used to help diagnose but to complement or
  reinforce education that has been distributed by
  your primary care practitioner.
• This course will educate you and your family
  about probiotic and how to take them. It is with
  great recommendation that if you are taking any
  prescription medication please let you primary
  care practitioner or Naturopath know.
• It is important to make sure that all supplements
  are discussed with your doctor. Most interactions
  with conventional medication may cause adverse
  reactions, unwanted side effects, and even death.

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Introduction

• This presentation will educate the community
  regarding probiotic therapy.
• We will discuss why probiotic therapy is one of
  the major issues in natural health.
• We will discuss the dangers of probiotic therapy
  and how you can prevent illness.
• This presentation will educate the consumer on
  combining antibiotics and probiotic therapy.
• We will also discuss terms that are associated in
  natural health concerning probiotic therapy.

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Digestive Terms

• Gastroenterologist - A Medical Doctor
  specialized in digestive health.
• Lactose Sugars from milk
• Lactase enzymes that are in the digestive track
  that eat lactose sugars.
• Probiotic This is fuel (sugars) lactose for the
  helpful bacteria.
• Appendix This is the tail of the digestive
  track that supplies good bacteria.
• Insulin a hormone that is secreted by the
  pancreas to lower blood sugar levels
• Glycemic index The act of the body recognizes
  new food (carbohydrates) which raises the blood
  sugar level.
• Glycogen Sugars that are stored in the liver
  for use when the blood sugar level fall below
  normal.
• OTC Over the counter
• Flora the flow or movement of fluid, bacteria,
  and Ph of tissues.

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Forms of Bacteria

• There are many forms of bacteria that can invade
  our digestive system but the good bacteria will
  combat the bad bacteria.
• Good bacteria are formed and distributed from the
  appendix. When the appendix can not replenish
  more good bacteria then supplements may be taken.
  
• It is important to ensure that you are not taking
  too many probiotic because this may cause adverse
  reactions.

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Acidophilus

• Acidollpilus is a bacteria that normally live in
  the human intestines and in the flora of the
  vagina.
• Most stores sell supplemental acidophilus over
  the counter in the digestive section.
• Acidophilus can be helpful in the defending the
  body against food borne illness, worms, and other
  parasites that may cause you to get sick.
• Acidophilus feed on the bacteria that is usually
  in yogurt or milk products.
• Supplemental acidophilus should not be taken if
  the patient is on conventional or herbal
  antibiotics because it will begin to eat the
  antibiotics or slow down your recovery time.
• You may replace acidophilus bacteria after your
  antibiotic regimen is complete.

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Bifidobacterium

• Bifidobacterium is one of the natural bacteria
  that resides in the gut and the vagina.
• This bacteria is helpful in maintaining a healthy
  flora in the gut and promoting proper digestion.
• This bacteria also eats bad bacteria (food borne
  bacteria) and is a defender in maintaining proper
  digestive health.
• Bifidobacterium feeds on probiotic sugars from
  food sources (prebiotics).

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Lactobactullus Acidophilus

• This bacteria is found is found in yogurt and is
  very good in replacing good bacteria in the colon
  (gut).
• The bacteria is actually a form of yeast that
  when cultured in yogurt it can bring good
  benefits in restoring the natural flora in the
  colon.
• This bacteria has been know to kill yeast
  infections of the vagina area, candida, and
  thrush.

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Dangers of Probiotics

• There are several dangers to taking probiotics
  because of the form body bacteria and yeast that
  are in food products.
• Nausea
• Vomiting
• Rashes
• Diarrhea
• Inflammation of the colon
• Fowl smell during bowel movements.
• Abdominal pain
• Fatigue

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Good Probiotics

• If you look over to the right hand side there are
  several products that can promote good digestion.
• Yogurt
• Soy beans
• Almond milk
• Oats and Wheat
• Honey (wild)
• Acidophilus supplements
• Organic milk
• Miso soup (soy based)

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Resources

• Medical Net explains several alternatives in
  promoting digestive health.
• www.Medicalnet.com
• Natural Standard, probiotic, 2010
• www.naturalstandard.com
• National Center for Complementary and Alternative
  Medicine, An introduction to Probiotic, 2010
• http//nccam.nih.gov/health/probiotics/introductio
  n.htm