Friendly Bacteria

Lactobacillus bifidus is first introduced into the sterile intestines of the infant as a result of breastfeeding. Large numbers can soon be observed in the feces, of the baby. L. bulgarious is commonly used as a yogurt culture, but it is incapable of proliferating in the human gut. Other friendly bacteria may thrive unless broad-spectrum antibiotic drugs attack them. Additional beneficial lactobacillus strains include L. acidophilus, L. fermentum, L. casea, L. salivores, L. brevis and L. plantarum.

In addition to their usefulness in anti-yeast therapy, Lacto-bacilli strains have advantageous nutritional effects on vitamin and nutrient synthesis, cholesterol lowering effects, blood fat lowering benefits, and anti-viral activity. Lactobacillus supplementation or yogurt intake should always follow the use of broad-spectrum antibiotics to replace the friendly bacteria killed by the non-specific action of the drugs.

For infant thrush - treat the mother (especially if she is breast-feeding with oral supplements of L. bifidus. “Paint” the nipples before each infant feeding with a concentrated culture of L. bifidus.

For vaginitis - use implants of fresh (sugar free) yogurt in the vagina. (Be sure the diagnosis is yeast infection and not bacterial vaginitis)

For intestinal infections - eat one or more cups of yogurt three or four times daily or take L. acidophilus concentrates.

For milk - intolerant patient or those with outright milk allergies - an acceptable way to avoid adverse reactions is to introduce potent amounts of the L. acidophilus organisms in small increments, beginning with one-quarter teaspoonful of powder or liquid - or one acidophilus capsule - two or three times daily, or as directed by physician, into the gastrointestinal system.

Dr. Nicole Sundene, NMD is a licensed Naturopathic Medical Doctor at Fountain Hills Naturopathic Medicine 16719 E Palisades Blvd, Suite 205, Fountain Hills, AZ 85268.

She believes we should utilize natural medicines to treat the root cause of disease rather than just treating symptoms, as symptoms are a message of imbalance sent from the body and will persist until they are properly addressed.

For appointments please visit http://FHnaturopathic.com for more information about Naturopathic Medicine services.
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