Treat Your Intestines to Some Good Bacteria
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Treat Your Intestines to Some Good Bacteria
It sounds like an oxymoron, but there is such a thing as good bacteria, and your body truly needs it to function properly. Every time you pop an antibiotic, much of your friendly flora (good bacteria) is destroyed in your intestinal tract. Women in particular are more prone to yeast infections after taking antibiotics due to the destruction of their good bacteria. The good bacteria creates an unfriendly environment for disease-causing bacteria - so rather than stay where it isn't welcomed it moves through your body and doesn't have a chance to multiply. Fermented foods like yogurt (with live bacteria) sauerkraut, dill pickles, cheese, and sourdough bread can help restore the good bacteria. Freeze-dried probiotic supplements (acidophilus)- available at health food stores - can also increase a healthier balance of flora.
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