By David H. Rahm, M.D. Q: I’ve been hearing so much positive press about probiotics, I’m wondering if I should take a probiotic daily in addition to my other supplements. Diet, travel, stress, illness, aging and the use of antibiotics all contribute to an imbalance or “dysbiosis” of the intestinal tract leading to… Continue Reading
Probiotics
How to Find the Best Probiotic
Diet, travel, stress, illness, aging and the use of antibiotics all contribute to an imbalance or “dysbiosis” of the intestinal tract leading to digestive problems. These problems cause some two million people to visit the doctor each year. Probiotics – the beneficial bacteria in our intestinal tract – can help relieve gastrointestinal problems like… Continue Reading
Probiotics Prevent Infant Skin Problems
Atopic dermatitis, a form of eczema, affects about 20% of infants and young children, making it the most common chronic inflammatory skin disease. Any parent who’s had to deal with this itchy, uncomfortable condition knows how difficult it can be for both parents and child. But a solution may exist in the form of…bacteria? … Continue Reading
Probiotics and Weight Loss
Each day we hear more about the benefits of taking a probiotic supplement. The most common reason for supplementing with these beneficial bacteria is to support digestive health and boost immunity. But, you may be surprised to learn that an emerging area of research is exploring the relationship between probiotics and weight loss. In… Continue Reading
Probiotics Significantly Reduce Antibiotic Diarrhea
Supplementing with a probiotic is associated with a 42 percent lower risk of developing antibiotic-associated diarrhea (AAD), according to a new study published in the May 9 issue of the Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA). In patients taking antibiotics, almost 30 percent discontinue the medication as a result of diarrhea and is… Continue Reading
Probiotics and Acne Control – What You Need to Know
If you understand the causes of acne and the type of treatments available, then it makes sense why probiotics can help. The good news is that when probiotics are used in conjunction with the antibiotics your dermatologist prescribes, the side-effects associated with taking these medications is reduced. Taking a probiotic can also reduce… Continue Reading
Antibiotics and Probiotics – What You Need to Know
If your doctor has prescribed an antibiotic, you may be worried about the negative side-effects from taking this medication. This is a reasonable concern given that a quarter of patients stop taking their full course of antibiotic therapy due to antibiotic associated diarrhea. The good news is that taking probiotics with antibiotics can alleviate… Continue Reading
A Probiotic a Day, Keeps the Doctor Away
Diet, travel, stress, illness, aging and the use of antibiotics all contribute to an imbalance or “dysbiosis” of the intestinal tract leading to digestive problems. These problems cause some two million people to visit the doctor each year. It’s no wonder that the heartburn medication Nexium, with sales of almost $6.0 billion, was the number… Continue Reading