Re: Re: Nasal Polyps (Probiotic)

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In a message dated 7/23/2003 12:40:42 PM Central Daylight Time,

kimpayne@... writes:

>

> Deb,

>

> Basically, a probiotic is something you take to restore normal

> intestinal flora that is killed off either by antibiotics or by other

> means.

>

> You've probably heard of acidolphilus found in yogurt. Lots of

> doctors recommend eating yogurt that contains live acidolphilus

> cultures to help restore normal intestinal flora. Lots of women eat

> yogurt to help restore vaginal flora too after treating yeast

> infections (or to prevent yeast infections).

>

> But acidolphilus is only one type of beneficial organism. There are

> many others. Consumerlabs.com recommends buying a probiotic that

> contains several different types, has a high " parts per billion "

> count, and is kept refrigerated so the organsims stay active.

>

> You can ask your pharmacist to recommend one. He/she should have it in

> their refrigerator and it doesn't require a prescription.

>

> I bought ours at Whole Foods. They have a refrigerator section next to

> their vitamin/mineral supplement aisle. That's where they keep their

> probiotics and flax seed oil.

>

> takes a daily probiotic because he's on Zithromax. Oh, wait. I

> think he ran out! Eek! I guess I need to add that to the list. We're

> both out of DHA too!

>

> Lots of people benefit by taking probiotics. For people who eat lots

> of sugar or have sugar cravings, have frequent vaginal infections,

> sinus infections, take antibiotics, or have digestion problems --

> whether or not you have CF -- a probiotics is probably a good idea.

>

> Kim

>

I have heard of this! Shaklee carries a product called optiflora that is

supposed to help with you digestive system when you take to much antibiotic. I

have been told we should use it but I haven't try it yet. Maybe I better look

into it. Thanks again Kim!!! Deb A